Sony Xperia 5 IV The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a capable mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, with a 5,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2022).
2022 · Mid-range · Android 12 ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 6.1" · 156 x 67 x 8.2 mm (6.14 x 2.64 x 0.32 in)
Chipset Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB | 256GB
Main Camera 12 MP · Zeiss optics
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Long 5,000 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day
✓ Fast, responsive Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) for everyday tasks and gaming
✓ 8GB of RAM — sufficient for smooth multitasking
✓ Sharp 449 PPI screen
✓ 6.1" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
⊗ Cons
✗ 12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Photography
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
OS
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
💻 Display
Sharpness
449 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
📷 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, 60mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.5", dual pixel PDAF
Main Video
4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Capacity
5,000 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
Charging
Wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless Reverse wireless
📱 Design & Build
Weight
172g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
156 x 67 x 8.2 mm (6.14 x 2.64 x 0.32 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
📶 Network
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/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Sony Xperia 5 IV support 5G?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 IV supports 5G connectivity.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 IV support eSIM?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 IV supports eSIM.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 IV have NFC?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 IV has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 IV support wireless charging?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 IV supports wireless charging (Wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless Reverse wireless).
Does the Sony Xperia 5 IV support reverse wireless charging?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 IV can wirelessly charge other devices.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 IV support fast charging?› Charging details: Wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless Reverse wireless.
Is the Sony Xperia 5 IV waterproof? What is the IP rating?› The Sony Xperia 5 IV 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 IV have expandable storage?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 IV supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 IV support dual SIM?› The Sony Xperia 5 IV SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 IV have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 IV has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 IV have stereo speakers?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 IV has stereo speakers.
What Android version does the Sony Xperia 5 IV ship with?› The Sony Xperia 5 IV ships with Android 12, upgradable to Android 13.
What type of USB port does the Sony Xperia 5 IV use?› The Sony Xperia 5 IV uses USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 IV support Wi-Fi 7?› The Sony Xperia 5 IV supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 IV support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Sony Xperia 5 IV has 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive.
