Sony Xperia 5 V

Sony Sep 25, 2023

Overview

The Sony Xperia 5 V is a 2023 smartphone from Sony. It features a 6.1" Oled display with 1080 x 2520 px resolution (455 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 (4 nm process) with 1x 3.2GHz Cortex-3 cores, 2x 2.8GHz Cortex-715 cores, 2x 2.8GHz Cortex-710 cores and 3x 2.02GHz Cortex-510 cores, 8GB RAM LPDDR5X RAM and Qualcomm Adreno 740 GPU. The camera system features a 48MP Standard main sensor with f/1.9 aperture, accompanied by 12.2MP Wide Angle lens, plus a 12MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 5000 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 30W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 13, upgradable to 14. Available in multiple configurations: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. Color options include Black, Blue, Platinum Silver.

Sony Xperia 5 V Review

Build Quality

The Sony Xperia 5 V, launched on September 25, 2023, features a compact design with dimensions of 154 mm in height, 68 mm in width, and 8.6 mm in depth. It weighs 182 grams. The device is not foldable and is constructed with a focus on durability, incorporating Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for screen protection. The frame appears to be metal with a matte finish.

Screen Quality

The device boasts a 6.1-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 449 ppi. The screen supports 1 billion colors, a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10, and BT.2020 color gamut. Additional features include a 240Hz touch sampling rate, 100% NTSC coverage, a 10-bit panel, and a frameless design. The aspect ratio is 21:9. There is no notch present.

Camera Performance

The Sony Xperia 5 V is equipped with a dual rear camera setup. The primary camera utilizes a 48MP Sony IMX888 sensor with an f/1.9 aperture, 1.12µm pixels, and 1/1.4" sensor size, employing 2x2 pixel binning. The secondary rear camera is a 12.2MP wide-angle lens, using a Sony IMX563 sensor with f/2.2 aperture and 1.4µm pixels, with a 1/2.55" sensor size. The front-facing selfie camera is a 12MP Sony IMX663 sensor with an f/2.0 aperture, 1.22µm pixels, and a 1/2.93" sensor size. Video recording capabilities extend up to 4K at 120fps with HDR, OIS, and EIS, and include a slow-motion video option at 120 fps. Additional camera features include dual LED flash, autofocus, phase detection autofocus (PDAF), digital and optical zoom, HDR, panorama, and RAW image capture. It achieved a DxOMark Mobile score of 118 with a photo score of 124 and a video score of 118.

Software Experience

The device ships with Android 13, with a planned upgrade to Android 14. The software experience is expected to align closely with Google's stock Android, with additional Sony enhancements. The Xperia 5 V offers a near-stock Android experience.

Battery Performance

The device is powered by a 5000mAh Li-Polymer battery that supports 30W fast charging. It also includes features like bypass charging and reverse charging, and the battery is non-removable. Wireless charging is not supported.

Value for Money

The Sony Xperia 5 V is positioned in the medium price range. The 8GB/256GB model is priced at approximately $749.00. It offers a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, a high-quality display, a versatile camera system, and a large battery. The lack of wireless charging may be a disadvantage for some users. The device's compact size and premium features make it a strong contender for users seeking a smaller flagship device.

Basic Information

Sony Xperia 5 V
BrandSony
ModelSony Xperia 5 V
Launch DateMonday, September 25, 2023
Release Year2023
Dimensions154 × 68 × 8.6 mm
Weight182 g
Volume90.06 cm³
Available Colors
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Platinum Silver

Sony Xperia 5 V was released on Monday, September 25, 2023. The phone measures 154 × 68 × 8.6 mm with a volume of 90.06 cm³ and weighs 182g. It features a 6.1" Oled display with 1080 x 2520 px resolution (455 ppi pixel density) and 120 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Black, Blue, Platinum Silver.

Display

Size6.1"
TypeOled
Resolution1080 x 2520 px
Pixel Density455 ppi
Aspect Ratio21:9
Refresh Rate120 Hz
Brightness
Contrast RatioN/A
HDR SupportHDR10
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Additional Features
  • Without Notch
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • DCI-P3
  • 100% NTSC
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

The Sony Xperia 5 V features a 6.1" Oled display with 1080 x 2520 px resolution (455 ppi pixel density) in 21:9 aspect ratio. It delivers smooth 120 Hz refresh rate. Display protection is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. User-centric features include without notch, touch sampling rate 240 hz, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include dci-p3, 100% ntsc, 10 bits panel, capacitive, frameless. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer
  • color spectrum
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Sony Xperia 5 V features fingerprint (side-mounted). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass barometer color spectrum.

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
TypeLi-Polymer
Fast Charging30W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Bypass Charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
Additional InfoN/A

The Sony Xperia 5 V is equipped with a 5000 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 30W. The battery system includes bypass charging, reverse charging, non-removable.

Hardware

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2
CPU
  • 1x 3.2GHz Cortex-3
  • 2x 2.8GHz Cortex-715
  • 2x 2.8GHz Cortex-710
  • 3x 2.02GHz Cortex-510
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 4 nm
  • max freq: 3.2 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUQualcomm Adreno 740
RAM & Storage8GB RAM LPDDR5X, 128GB
Sony Xperia 5 V Versions:
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
AnTuTu Score1,370,000 (v10)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Pedometer
Audio FeaturesN/A
SD Card SlotNo
Battery5000 mAh

The Sony Xperia 5 V is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 built on 4 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. The processor features 1x 3.2GHz Cortex-3 and 2x 2.8GHz Cortex-715 and 2x 2.8GHz Cortex-710 and 3x 2.02GHz Cortex-510. Graphics processing is handled by Qualcomm Adreno 740. The device comes with 8GB RAM (RAM LPDDR5X) and 128GB storage. In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 1,370,000 points. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 5000 mAh battery. The Sony Xperia 5 V is available in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 6E
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • APT-x
  • SBC
  • AAC
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
Network Bands
5G

  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)

4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B66 (1700/2100)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + eSIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Host
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The Sony Xperia 5 V supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), WiFi 6E with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, MiMO. The Sony Xperia 5 V comes with Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile), DIP (Device ID Profile), GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile), GAP (Generic Access Profile), HFP (Hands-Free Profile), HID (Human Interface Profile), HSP (Headset Profile), LE (Low Energy), MAP (Message Access Profile), PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile), SPP (Serial Port Protocol), OPP (Object Push Profile), PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile), HDP (Health Device Profile), APT-x, SBC, AAC. For cellular connectivity, the Sony Xperia 5 V uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + eSIM). The Sony Xperia 5 V features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, Host, USB Type-C connectivity. The Sony Xperia 5 V includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Sony Xperia 5 V supports 5G bands, 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 4K
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 24fps
  • 25fps
  • 30fps
  • 60fps
  • 120fps
Video Features
  • HDR
  • OIS
  • EIS

The Sony Xperia 5 V features a 2-camera setup with a 48MP Standard main sensor (f/1.9) of 1/1.4" size and 1.12 µm pixel size. The Sony Xperia 5 V also includes a 12.2MP Wide Angle lens (f/2.2). For selfies, the Sony Xperia 5 V uses a 12MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture featuring 1/2.93" sensor size and 1.22 µm pixel size. The Sony Xperia 5 V's camera system includes 4K Video, Digital zoom, Optical zoom.

DxOMark Scores

Mobile Camera DxOMark Scores

118
Overall
124
Photo
118
Video

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 48 MP
Aperture: f/1.9
Sensor Model: Sony IMX888
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/1.4"

Resolution: 12.2 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Model: Sony IMX563
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.40 µm
Sensor Size: 1/2.55"

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 12 MP
Aperture: f/2.0
Sensor Model: Sony IMX663
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.22 µm
Sensor Size: 1/2.93"

Additional Features

Flash:
  • Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • Yes
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 120 fps
Features:
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version13
Max OS Version14

The Sony Xperia 5 V runs on Android 13 and is upgradable to 14. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 chipset with 1x 3.2GHz Cortex-3, 2x 2.8GHz Cortex-715 CPU configuration.

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon US USD 749.00
USD 749.00 		256 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 749.00
USD 749.00 		256 GB 8 GB