Sony Xperia 5 V

Classic design, compact, lightweight, grippy, well-protected.

No charger and no cable in the box.

Being an expensive device makes the Xperia 5 V a tough sell, but far from impossible. This phone, just like many other Xperias, has a unique charm and innovative set of features - a combo that will make it attractive to the right people for sure.

Premium design with great build quality ; Compact size ; Fast and snappy ; 48MP Exmor T main camera sensor ; Bright 6.1-inch OLED display with great color accuracy ; MicroSD card (up to 1TB) ; 3.5mm audio jack ; Loud stereo speakers ; Solid battery...

Gets hot under load ; No variable refresh rate ; Slow fingerprint scanner ; Expensive ; Barebone retail box ; Heavier and thicker than its predecessor ; Notification LED is gone ; Gets hot under load ; No variable refresh rate ; Slow fingerprint...

It's really small – exactly what some will want! ; True flagship power & decent battery life ; Super-snappy & detailed camera operation

It's really small – some will find it hard to use! ; Still pricey for a small phone ; No telephoto zoom camera

The Sony Xperia 5 V is a small phone that won't be for everyone on account of its elongated design. For those who love this specific scale, however, it's the stellar main camera, top-tier hardware, and decent battery life that make it a niche beast.

Brings back all the familiar Sony must-haves ; Flagship performance and long-lasting battery ; Very capable main camera with many manual modes

Contrast-heavy photos not to all tastes ; No adaptive refresh rate ; Skinny aspect screen can be divisive

Stuffed full of features and packing photographer-friendly cameras, the Xperia 5 V is everything we’d expect from a mainstream Sony smartphone – only now it’s also a little more newbie-friendly.

Brings back all the familiar Sony must-haves ; Flagship performance and long-lasting battery ; Very capable main camera with many manual modes

Contrast-heavy photos not to all tastes ; No adaptive refresh rate ; Skinny aspect screen can be divisive

Stuffed full of features and packing photographer-friendly cameras, the Xperia 5 V is everything we’d expect from a mainstream Sony smartphone – only now it’s also a little more newbie-friendly.