Sony Xperia 5 II review
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- Otto
- mDc
- 16 Oct 2020
So, this seems like a near perfect phone to me. The dedication to detail from Sony engineers is astounding, if not obsessive-compulsive - in a great way.
An analogue 3.5 mm headphone jack, a dedicated LED, 5 physical buttons, great camera hardware, powered by industry-leading autofocus algorithms and atolls and video software that was derived and trickled diwn by the big Sony Alpha mirrirless camera line.
This phone sports so many great features creative enthusiasts can wish for in a cameracentric phone, and it deviates from the current mainstream in so many positive ways that I feel urged to call as many people as possible to get that phone.
Why? Because if nobody buys that phone, Sony will most definitely abandon their smartphone segment or they will stop innovating and go with generic, boring phones without spending any R&D that would be indistinguishable from the crop.
Sony's smartphone market share has shrunk dramatically in the past few years, and this is their most serious attempt to turn over and attract more customers. So, this phone better becomes a success or we can all say good bye to physical buttons, 3.5mm phone Jack's, LEDs and professional grade canera applications.
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- Zaxk34
- y2k
- 16 Oct 2020
Oppo Find X2 Pro or Xperia 5 II?
I could get them both at 800 bucks. My priorities are Cameras, Display and Battery life. Or shall I play safe and go with S20+?
What's your opinion?
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- marin1466
- SHp
- 12 Oct 2020
JohnW1981, 10 Oct 2020Worth paying the premium for a flat screen with no holes or... moreI totally agree with you 👍
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- ada
- nUv
- 12 Oct 2020
Moonflower, 10 Oct 2020I'm wondering if the low light photos are all made wit... moreYes im interested also same information.. gsmarena pls tell us.!
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- Moonflower
- iJG
- 10 Oct 2020
I'm wondering if the low light photos are all made with a tripod.. I've read that the photos made in low light without a tripod or any other steady surface look kinda crap. I wasn't able to find an example yet, but for my taste the low light photos shown in the post look quite good. I'd buy the 5 II if I could find out more about that issue...
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- Mangoon
- Qh6
- 10 Oct 2020
Dan, 08 Oct 2020Biggest issue with Sony Xperia phones is that they have sup... moreI was looking at the numbers on this exact thing. I was looking to move from an LG G8 because the screen is too dim outside, and it looks like the 5 II might actually be DIMMER. Pair that with the lack of wireless charging (although the aux plug is a HUGE plus for me) and I just can't pull the trigger.
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- Dan
- 0Tj
- 08 Oct 2020
Biggest issue with Sony Xperia phones is that they have super dim displays,no brightness at all and they are available months after the announcements...
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- Billy S
- nhA
- 08 Oct 2020
I think Sony is right sticking to its own concept. Bezel less phones are not all that. Can't hold those phones to watch a video without fingers obstructing. Bezel less phones don't fit front facing speakers. I really like the "compact" size, which isn't that compact with premium specs, I would like to see more brands making smaller phones that fit in a pocket.
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- Anonymous
- YQW
- 07 Oct 2020
Is there a launch in India
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- Susukino
- 63x
- 06 Oct 2020
AnkitG, 05 Oct 2020Sony still trying to succeed with the old ways of not havin... moreIf looks were a factor no-one in their right mind would buy an Iphone would they? The most dull design ever.
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- The truth teller
- nI8
- 06 Oct 2020
Why dont sony just make a thin bezel phone to get sales that's what people want people don't want 2015 designs. Sony aren't really interested in selling many phones as they can at this point apparently.
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- AlyK89
- mtj
- 05 Oct 2020
magnificent phone. just like the 1 II. selfie camera rubbish again. i don`t know why they sticked to the same crappy solution as last year, especially for a high price tag like 1200 euros or 900 euros.... i sold my xperia 1 for a samsung note 10 just for the selfie camera which i couldn t stand anymore and for the battery life. i really like the 1II and 5II but i don `t know if i should buy either of them for that problem
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- Anonymous
- xs9
- 05 Oct 2020
Tusharma, 05 Oct 2020Sony always focuses on quality rather than the looks of the... moreIt definitely comes with some pros like not having to appeal to the general public trend of senseless spec of the more useless features comparison gatekeeping.
- OMG this doesn't have 240W wireless satellite teleportation tesla charging yet??1?1
- What???? The display isn't 3000 nits???? Unusable!!1!
- I nEed A nO bEzeL sCrEeN
- No 1024 MP CaMerA?? DoA (when the pixel size is half a micron....)
It does allow more freedom to create your own niche like Sony is going for, in my opinion.
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- Tusharma
- utA
- 05 Oct 2020
Sony always focuses on quality rather than the looks of the smartphone and perhaps this might be a reason why they are less preferred.
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- AnkitG
- utA
- 05 Oct 2020
Sony still trying to succeed with the old ways of not having much looks. However, looks matter a lot at the current age.
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- alexmetalrock
- LtK
- 04 Oct 2020
how is the haptic feedback on this Xperia 5 II?
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- BliTTzZ
- JG5
- 04 Oct 2020
pan, 04 Oct 2020there is that "sonys first ever phone with a notch&quo... moreVery true. I was very surprised to see a notch even on budget device like L4. I think Sony tried to attract younger audience. I hope they won't adopt a notch/punchole ever and jump directly to underscreen cameras.
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- Kriegsherr
- 3SI
- 04 Oct 2020
chichacorn, 03 Oct 2020Yes because people nowadays prefer to stay outside under th... moregreat reply. ha ha..
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- pan
- I@H
- 04 Oct 2020
Darkstar0ne, 03 Oct 2020I have used Sony Phones since very first ones that were th... morethere is that "sonys first ever phone with a notch" and it is called L4... i hope flagships wont have them... ever...
by the way, i agree with xperias longevity... have the z5 premium released along with regular and compact z5...
also have z3, z1 compact and miro, released before z5 series and they are still working, im starting to have xperia museum... ha ha...