Sony Xperia 5 II The Sony Xperia 5 II is a capable mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, with a 4,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2020).
2020 · Mid-range · Android 10 ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 6.1" · 158 x 68 x 8 mm (6.22 x 2.68 x 0.31 in)
Chipset Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB | 256GB
Main Camera 12 MP · Zeiss optics
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Smooth Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) for daily use and light gaming
✓ 8GB of RAM — sufficient for smooth multitasking
✓ Sharp 449 PPI screen
✓ 6.1" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓ Lightweight at 163g — easy to carry
⊗ Cons
✗ 12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Photography
ℹ️ Overview
Also Known As
5G not available in the US model
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
OS
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12
💻 Display
Sharpness
449 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
OLED, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Multi-Camera Setup
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
Main Video
4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p, 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Capacity
4,000 mAh
Adequate for moderate use
Charging
21W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min
📱 Design & Build
Weight
163g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
158 x 68 x 8 mm (6.22 x 2.68 x 0.31 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Sony Xperia 5 II support 5G?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 II supports 5G connectivity.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 II have NFC?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 II has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 II support wireless charging?› No, the Sony Xperia 5 II charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 II support fast charging?› Yes, up to 21W (21W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min).
Is the Sony Xperia 5 II waterproof? What is the IP rating?› The Sony Xperia 5 II is rated IP65/IP68 — IP65/IP68 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).
Does the Sony Xperia 5 II have expandable storage?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 II supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 II support dual SIM?› The Sony Xperia 5 II SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 II have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 II has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 II have stereo speakers?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 II has stereo speakers.
What Android version does the Sony Xperia 5 II ship with?› The Sony Xperia 5 II ships with Android 10, upgradable to Android 12.
What type of USB port does the Sony Xperia 5 II use?› The Sony Xperia 5 II uses USB Type-C 3.1, OTG.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 II support Wi-Fi 7?› The Sony Xperia 5 II supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 II support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Sony Xperia 5 II has 5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE.
