Sony Xperia 5 V The Sony Xperia 5 V is a capable mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, with a 5,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2023).
2023 · Mid-range · Android 13 ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 6.1" · 154 x 68 x 8.6 mm (6.06 x 2.68 x 0.34 in)
Chipset Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB | 256GB
Main Camera 48 MP · Zeiss optics
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Long 5,000 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day
✓ Fast, responsive Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (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
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
OS
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15
💻 Display
Sharpness
449 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10, BT.2020
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
📷 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
Good detail in daylight conditions
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
30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min Wireless Reverse wireless
📱 Design & Build
Weight
182g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
154 x 68 x 8.6 mm (6.06 x 2.68 x 0.34 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Colors
Black, Blue, Platinum Silver
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
5.3, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Sony Xperia 5 V support 5G?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 V supports 5G connectivity.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 V support eSIM?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 V supports eSIM.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 V have NFC?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 V has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 V support wireless charging?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 V supports wireless charging (30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min Wireless Reverse wireless).
Does the Sony Xperia 5 V support reverse wireless charging?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 V can wirelessly charge other devices.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 V support fast charging?› Yes, up to 30W (30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min Wireless Reverse wireless).
Is the Sony Xperia 5 V waterproof? What is the IP rating?› The Sony Xperia 5 V 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 V have expandable storage?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 V supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 V support dual SIM?› The Sony Xperia 5 V SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 V have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 V has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 V have stereo speakers?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 V has stereo speakers.
What Android version does the Sony Xperia 5 V ship with?› The Sony Xperia 5 V ships with Android 13, upgradable to Android 15.
What type of USB port does the Sony Xperia 5 V use?› The Sony Xperia 5 V uses USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 V support Wi-Fi 7?› The Sony Xperia 5 V supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 V support Bluetooth LE Audio?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 V supports Bluetooth LE Audio.
