Sony Xperia 5 II
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OS: Android 12
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Display: OLED
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CPU: Octa-core 2.84 GHz
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Camera: 12 MP (wide)
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Memory: 8GB, 128GB/256GB UFS 3.0
Sony Xperia 5 II — The Ultimate Compact Flagship for Creators and Gamers
The Sony Xperia 5 II is one of the most unique and feature-packed compact flagship smartphones ever made, announced in September 2020. It is the perfect choice for users who want a premium, powerful smartphone that fits comfortably in one hand without compromising on performance or camera quality.
The Xperia 5 II features a stunning 6.1-inch FHD+ HDR OLED display with a unique 21:9 CinemaWide aspect ratio and a buttery smooth 120Hz refresh rate, making it ideal for watching movies and gaming. Sony’s X1 Bravia mobile HDR technology and Creator mode powered by CineAlta give you a true cinematic viewing experience, while the front-facing stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos complete the entertainment package.
Under the hood, the Xperia 5 II is powered by the Snapdragon 865 5G platform with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage, delivering fast and reliable performance for everyday tasks, heavy multitasking, and mobile gaming. The 240Hz touch scanning rate promises a great gaming experience that rivals dedicated gaming phones.
The triple rear camera system features three 12MP sensors covering 16mm ultrawide, 24mm standard, and 70mm telephoto focal lengths, all borrowed from Sony’s professional Alpha DSLR lineup. The Xperia 5 II is the first camera phone capable of recording 120fps video in 4K, which can go up to 5x slow motion — a truly impressive achievement for a smartphone.
Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protects both sides of the phone, while a metal frame keeps everything tightly secured together. The 4000mAh battery keeps you powered throughout the day, and the phone carries an IP65/IP68 rating for full water and dust resistance. Available in Black and Blue, the Sony Xperia 5 II is a must-have for creators, gamers, and anyone who appreciates premium craftsmanship in a compact form factor.
Specs
Release Date
| Announced | 2020, September 17 |
| Market Availability | Available. Released 2020, October 12 |
Network
| Network Technologies | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Network Technology 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Network Technology 3G | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| Network Technology 4G | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66 |
| Network Technology 5G | 1, 3, 8, 28, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G |
Body
| Dimensions | 158 x 68 x 8 mm (6.22 x 2.68 x 0.31 in) Weight |
| Weight | 163 g (5.75 oz) |
| Materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame SIM |
| SIM | Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Colors | Black, Grey, Blue, Pink |
| Other features | IP65/IP68 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Display
| Type | OLED, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 |
| size | 6.1 inches, 86.9 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~449 ppi density) Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Screen Resolution | Resolution 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~449 ppi density) |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Other features | Triluminos display X-Reality Engine |
Performance
| Operating System | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) |
| CPU Speed | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Gpu graphics processor | Adreno 650 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| RAM | 8GB RAM, 8GB RAM |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB UFS 3.0 |
Camera
| Rear camera | 12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF |
| Camera Features | Zeiss optics, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p, 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Camera Selfie | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Features | HDR |
| Video camera Selfie | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Capacity | Li-Ion 4000 mAh |
| Fast battery charging | 21W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Other Sound features | Hi-Res audio Dynamic vibration system |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi Technology | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE Positioning |
| GPS | GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS NFC |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| Radio | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
Phone Price
| Mobile price in Europe (€) | About 650 EUR |
Model
| Model | SO-52A, XQ-AS52, XQ-AS62, XQ-AS72, A002SO, SOG02 |
Our Tests
| Performance | AnTuTu: 532655 (v8) GeekBench: 3301 (v5.1) GFXBench: 41fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | 600 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -28.3 LUFS (Average) |
| Battery | Endurance rating 102h |
