Launch report · Sony
Xperia 5: Compact 21:9 flagship with triple cam and Snapdragon 855.
SpecEagle Editorial·Oct 2019·$799·Score 79/100
Xperia 5 distilled the Xperia 1's 21:9 cinema format into a one-handable shell. Triple OIS cams, 855 silicon, and an OLED HDR display made it Sony's most balanced flagship of the late 2010s.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.1" FHD+ 21:9 OLED HDR
Chipset
Snapdragon 855
RAM
6 GB
Storage
64/128 GB + microSD
Battery
3140 mAh
Main camera
12 MP wide + 12 MP tele + 12 MP ultrawide
Weight
164 g
What stands out
- One-hand-friendly 21:9 form
- Genuine triple-cam flagship setup
- OLED HDR with BT.2020 colour
What to watch
- Battery small for OLED 21:9
- Slow 18W charging
- No wireless charging
The phone it has to beat
Galaxy Note 10+
$1099 · score 90/100