Sony Xperia 5 in for review

15 September 2019
A brief overview of the newly announced smaller sibling of the Xperia 1.

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Eldamri, 16 Sep 2019That idiot travels light and can sometimes forget to charge... moreI find that possibility very difficult to travel without the box, and to spend an hour without using the mobile too

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    • AnonD-731363
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    • 16 Sep 2019

    Well to be honest its too costly for what this phone offers.
    I think a 400 eur price or up to 500 would be a great offer but for 800+ euros its too much.

      Xinito27, 16 Sep 2019What idiot is going to charge some headphones with the mobi... moreThat idiot travels light and can sometimes forget to charge the accessory.

        golemka, 16 Sep 2019Had the chance to compare them in real, I hope they are goi... moreHigh 5 we're on the same page hahaha

          Eldamri, 16 Sep 2019LOL Who or what "God" are you referring to? Reverse wireles... moreWhat idiot is going to charge some headphones with the mobile if they have a little box that charges them faster

            johnh3, 16 Sep 2019The real compact devices that Sony made before probably not... moreThat's true people don't mind the compact phones back then. Now we have a plethora of large phones we can't operate with one hand. Also older phones have thicker bezels. I think sony should take this opportunity to give us a proper compact since the xperia 1 has a fair/acceptable amount of it (maybe due to oled panel) . They can surely fit a bigger screen on the same compact body.

            What if sony takes the XZ1c body and make the screen to body ratio same as the xperia 1? I know it's not 21:9 aspect ratio and screen will be about 5" or. 5.2". I think more people will gravitate to it. Hope sony will do it before anyone else.

              sm4rt4ss, 16 Sep 2019*sigh* They are NOT calling it compact. They said that this... moreHad the chance to compare them in real, I hope they are going to release very soon a xz1c size phone with 18:9 ratio and at least with bezels. This s10e is not my style, esp with the oversaturated and drawn pictures.

                Xinito27, 16 Sep 2019The reverse charge is not used by God. Since I use the X... moreLOL Who or what "God" are you referring to? Reverse wireless charging can be useful sometimes. An example is if you have bluetooth earphone with wireless charging case like the airpods. I will not use it a lot in my case but will come in handy. Obviously i don't bring a heavy powerbank with me. The problem with s10e is that it only has 3100mah battery but i don't game on my mobile phone.

                  golemka, 16 Sep 2019Then they shouldnt call it compact at all. Especially if y... more*sigh* They are NOT calling it compact. They said that this is a compact version of the Xperia 1. Is there a compact in it's name? No. I am a Sony fan, but I admit that this phone is just funky looking. I've tried the Xperia 10 in a store and had mixed feelings. Most of it were negative. 21:9 is not for everyone. That's why I'm probably buying the S10e. The XA2 that I have is getting boring and they haven't fixed the camera issue since the Pie update.

                  Sony should revive the compact line with the same dimensions as the XZ1C but with minimal bezels. Hell, I would buy it even if it was the same size as the XA2, but with minimal bezels and flagship specs. Something simillar to the S10e.

                  But I don't know. The jurry is still out. When the Xperia 5 comes out in our country (you can only buy Sony phones from retail, not from carriers anymore) I will try it and then decide or X5 or S10e. For the old times sake and for my love and respect for Sony devices.

                    sm4rt4ss, 16 Sep 2019I know the phone is long and narrow, but what kind of pants... moreThen they shouldnt call it compact at all. Especially if you put a wallet case on a compact phone. Compact means small, not slim and tall.

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                      • richy
                      • KSx
                      • 16 Sep 2019

                      I used xperia 10 plus and love this long display. I am waiting for Xperia 5

                        Anonymous, 16 Sep 2019Why is it so long and narrow? Wtf are they doing? ...Movie aspect ratio

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                          Anonymous, 16 Sep 2019Even if it priced @$350, I'll still buy k20pro. This phone ... moreNobody asking u to buy jeez, u havent experience yet the phone but still giving hate to it. Oh yeah u might have that mediocre type of chinese or korean or even apple device hmphh

                            Anonymous, 16 Sep 2019 "compact flagship even if the new member to the family doe... moreNot why a chubby mobile feels

                              Anonymous, 15 Sep 2019Since when is a phone compact only by the width? xD This p... moreI know the phone is long and narrow, but what kind of pants are you wearing? That girly skinny jeans? Of course the Xperia 5 won't fit. You can hardly squeeze an iPhone XS in there.

                                Anonymous, 16 Sep 2019I have xperia 1 too. It is mediocre at best. Mediocre scree... moreyou must have a cheap Chinese or Korean mobile

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • Lc1
                                  • 16 Sep 2019

                                  Why is it so long and narrow? Wtf are they doing? ...

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                                    Anonymous, 15 Sep 2019Since when is a phone compact only by the width? xD This p... moreAgree. By that logic, golf umbrella is more compact than xperia 5.

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                                      Anonymous, 15 Sep 2019According to info I've read, Xperia 1 will get cam updates... moreInteresting, So far I have received September updates and hope next month get camera updates again.

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                                        • Anonymous
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                                        • 16 Sep 2019

                                        "compact flagship even if the new member to the family doesn't have "Compact" in its name"

                                        Because it is not a compact phone. Everyone who have at least tiny bit of brain knows that. It is taller than k20 pro. So, k20 pro is a compact phone too?