Sony Xperia 5 II

49 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 reviews of Sony Xperia 5 II. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People really like the battery and portability. The design and performance are also appreciated. There are some less positive reviews about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Xperia 5 II is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Andy Boxall (digitaltrends.com)

Sony Xperia 5 II review: A true compact flagship, with classic Sony problems

The Sony Xperia 5 II is just the right size, has a sleek unusual design, and a very high specification, making it a rarity in the smartphone world today.

Compact, lightweight design ; Beautiful OLED screen ; Powerful processor ; Long battery life

No wireless charging ; No 5G in the U.S. ; Camera quirks are frustrating

Nov, 2020

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Sony Xperia 5 II review

When was the last time that the smaller phone of a high-end pair was the superior one - and not just because you prefer compact handsets? Well, that seems...

Slimline, compact body, actually light too.

Most basic of retail bundles.

So there's no doubt in our minds that the Xperia 5 II is a superb phone with a lot going for it. But it also carries the Sony premium, that additional monetary burden that makes it hard to recommend despite its obvious merits. Still, true brand...

Sep, 2020

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Expert review by : Steven Winkelman (pcmag.com)

Sony Xperia 5 II Review

Excellent build quality ; Solid camera performance ; Headphone jack

Expensive ; No 5G ; No wireless charging

The Sony Xperia 5 II is an attractive Android phone with excellent build quality and capable cameras, but without 5G and wireless charging, it feels instantly out of date and not worth its high price.

Dec, 2020

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Expert review by : Jon Porter (theverge.com)

Sony Xperia 5 II review: the right tool for the right jobs

An expensive phone that sometimes struggles to meet you halfway.

120Hz display ; Manual camera options ; Headphone jack

No 5G in US ; One too many buttons ; No wireless charging

Sony’s latest phone, the Xperia 5 II, is packed with plenty of options that give you a huge amount of control if you know how to use it. It’s got a 120Hz display, decent battery life, and a trio of cameras including an ultrawide and telephoto.

Oct, 2020

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Expert review by : Mariyan Slavov (phonearena.com)

Sony Xperia 5 II Review

The Sony Xperia 5 II further refines Sony's idea of a compact flagship device. It offers all the bells and whistles of its bigger sibling - the ultra-premium Xperia 1 II, and even manages to add some cherries on top. Like the 120Hz display refresh rate...

Beautiful and unique design; Snappy performance; Great battery life; Powerful photo and video software; 3.5mm audio jack and front-facing stereo speakers; IP68 rating

Expensive; Slow charging speeds; 21:9 ratio not for everyone

Oct, 2020

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Expert review by : Sandra Vogel Sandra Vogel (zdnet.com)

Sony Xperia 5 II review: A compact version of Sony's wide-screen 5G flagship Review | ZDNet

The 6.1-inch Xperia 5 II packs an updated specification into a more easily handled chassis than the 6.5-inch Xperia 1 II. The 21:9 OLED screen may not be 4K, but you do get a 120Hz refresh rate and a lower price tag.

120Hz OLED screen ; 21:9 aspect ratio ; Good cameras with nice Pro mode apps ; IP rating for dust/water resistance

Some unremovable software extras ; Tall format is hard to use one-handed ; Quite expensive

Nov, 2020

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Expert review by : Amy Davies (photographyblog.com)

Sony Xperia 5 II Review

The Sony Xperia 5 II is a new mid-range smartphone that inherits a lot of the core features from the flagship Xperia 1 II model, in a smaller and more affordable form factor. Read our in-depth Sony Xperia 5 II review, complete with full-size sample...

Oct, 2020

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Expert review by : Eric Zeman (androidauthority.com)

Sony Xperia 5 II review: Perhaps Sony's best phone ever

The Sony Xperia 5 II is a premium flagship that offers powerful features in a more comfortable and pocketable size.

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Sony truly cooked up an excellent smartphone in the Xperia 5 II. It’s a testament to the company’s engineering that it was able to pack so much into a phone that’s more pocketable and easier to use than most competing flagships. It’s not small, per se,...

Mar, 2022

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Expert review by : Damien Wilde (9to5google.com)

Sony Xperia 5 II review: Sony's latest stands tall in a small lineup [Video]

Sony's efforts in the mobile space over the past few years has been a very mixed bag but the Xperia 5 II is easily the best in recent memory.

Mar, 2021

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Expert review by : Jonas Ekelund (lbtechreviews.com)

Review: Sony Xperia 5 II | Fully Loaded Mini-Xperia Sony Xperia 5 II

Sony Xperia 5 II is not only as good as the Xperia 1 II, it is in many cases better!

Reliable camera for photographers. Top performance and long battery life. Excellent 120 Hz screen. Headphone jack and good sound.

No wireless charging. Outdated selfie camera. The photo booth does not exploit the potential.

Many manufacturers have tried to make smaller and cheaper versions of their top models, but it has always ended in compromises. Sony on the other hand with the Xperia 5 II has shrunk its top model, giving the same performance, the same cameras, faster...

Oct, 2020

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