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Sony Xperia 5

Brand
Sony
Release date
Sep 1, 2019
Screen size
6.1 ″
Chip
Snapdragon 855
Memory
6 GB
Storage
128 GB

The UnboxingTN Verdict

out of 100

The Xperia 5 pairs a sharp OLED and capable Snapdragon 855 with light construction, but its small battery and dated software limit it.

What is good

  • Snapdragon 855 delivers strong everyday performance.
  • The 6.1-inch OLED display offers sharp 2520×1080 resolution.
  • At 164 g, the compact body is easy to handle.

What is not

  • The 3,140 mAh battery limits endurance.
  • Android 9.0, upgradeable to Android 10, feels dated.
  • 6 GB RAM is modest for demanding multitasking.

How the score breaks down

  • Performance 56
  • Display 79
  • Battery 10
  • Connectivity 69
  • Build 86
  • Software 34

UnboxingTN review · based on the specifications · engine 1.0.2 · Updated Sep 13, 2026

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Also known as

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Specifications

Performance

Chip
Snapdragon 855
Chip maker
Qualcomm
Process
7 nm
Graphics
Adreno 640
Operating system
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
System version
9.0

Memory and storage

Memory
6 GB
Storage
128 GB

Display

Screen size
6.1 ″
Resolution
1,080 × 2,520
Panel type
OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Pixel density
449 ppi

Battery

Battery
3,140 mAh

Connectivity

SIM
Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
USB
3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector; USB On-The-Go

Design

Weight
164 g

Data source · techapi:sony-xperia-5-scrapegsma-658

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