Meet the new device from Sony. See what the Xperia 5V can do.
Officially launched at the beginning of September this year, the Sony Xperia 5V is a top-of-the-line cell phone equipped with the famous visual language of the Japanese manufacturer and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.
It also has a 48-megapixel main camera, IP68 certification and a 5000mAh battery. However, the price and release time may prevent this device from performing well in the market. But through this brief review, we will find out if the Xperia 5 V is a good compact smartphone and if it is worth buying.
Design
The Sony Xperia 5 V meets the design standards of the Japanese manufacturer. Therefore the width is narrow, making it very comfortable to hold the smartphone. In addition, the Sony device It also weighs less than 190 grams, which is definitely a positive.
The back of the Xperia 5 V is made of translucent glass, making it fingerprint-resistant. While the camera module is noticeable, it is quite compact on the device. The sides are flat and made of aluminum, and on the inside there are volume buttons, a power button with an integrated fingerprint sensor and an additional one for the camera shutter. The bottom has a USB-C port, audio output and a SIM tray that supports MicroSD cards.
Another important aspect is the IP68 certification against water and dust. For fans of wired headphones, the Xperia 5 V has a P2 port. Finally, Sony sends you a manual, a USB-C cable and a SIM removal tool in the box.
Screen and hardware
The Xperia 5 V was launched with a 6.1-inch OLED display with Full HD Plus resolution, 21:9 aspect ratio and 120Hz refresh rate. The screen has a maximum brightness of around 1000 nits and also has HDR enabled for those who want to watch videos on YouTube or Prime Video.
In terms of performance, the Xperia 5 V is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. It also has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. In fact, we have a chip that can run all the games on the Play Store, and Sony does a good job of cooling it. So, your smartphone won't overheat in your hands.
Another very positive detail of the Xperia 5 V is the powerful stereo sound. In addition to delivering sound at low volumes, the speakers can also provide some depth. The Xperia 5 V also has a 5,000mAh battery with support for 30-watt charging. This capacity allows an average user to use it for almost two days and, even when playing games, the Xperia 5 V performs well.
In terms of connectivity, there's USB-C with support for video output, Bluetooth 5.3, dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC for contactless payments, and 5G.
Processing
The Sony Xperia 5 V comes with Android 13 out of the box and the system is well optimized. Sony did a great job with the animation as everything was very smooth. Also, the overall interface is very similar to the one provided by Google brand. We are used to calling it “Pure Android”. This is because the phone only has Google applications, as well as proprietary solutions from Sony. The Japanese company only needs to update the Xperia 5 V with the two main versions of Android to move to Android 15. An additional 1-year warranty for security updates is also provided.
Camera game
Equipped with an incredible main camera, the Sony Xperia 5 V effectively delivers 48-megapixel photos. In addition, it has a sensor that is equipped with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. Lastly, for selfies, the phone has a 12-megapixel sensor, which can be good as it has decent color correction and detailed photos. This front-facing sensor also allows you to use advanced portrait mode and record 4K video at 60fps.
