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Sony Xperia 5

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  • 02 Mar 2022

Have used it for 2 years now, no case, no screen protection. Still works perfectly except sometimes the thumb fingerprint doesn't register with the first few tries. The outer corners of the shell are slightly dented due to several falls onto pavement. Somehow the screen and back are still just like new, the lack of need for case/screen protection is the main advantage of Xperia phones imo.

    King Cobra Achakzai, 21 Feb 2022Hi guys well I'm about to buy this phone sov41 It... moreNothing to go wrong about if. Much better than any Samsung 9,10,20, 21 (look at the latest 22 ultra test form GsmArena how crap photos delivers!) in every aspect, just maybe sometimes faster battery drain depending on what you do, and some zooming not quite there... But the smoothness and the ease of use in every area, just perfect!

      Hi guys well I'm about to buy this phone sov41
      It's 6gb and 64gb Japanese 🏯 model
      Do you recommend this?
      Please let me know

        Me, 03 Nov 2019Interesting, all professional photographers claim Xperia 1 ... moreJust compared a few sample photographs taken with Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 and they have come out different compared to GSM Arena reviews. Photos on Xperia 1 look a bit more natural and has better contrast while Xperia 5 produces a bit more noise but punchy colors. Both have the same cameras and same processor, why such a noticeable difference in output then?

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          • 17 Jan 2022

          Xeng, 02 Feb 2021Did Xperia 5 have 6gb ram with 64gb storage?My is 64

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            • 32F
            • 11 Dec 2021

            Fingerprint reader don't work as it should. Update destroy data on my sd card. I burn my hands few times, when i play - it's so hot. Loud speaker loud only in theory - it's so poor sound. Need to be charge every day - if you don't use it, if you use, than few time per day...
            Never again sony.

              El, 16 Nov 2021Sony Xperia 5 is a big disappointment. I've been Sony ... more1. it gets hot on back in to part but I have to play some game or something demanding, some previous phones were worse then this but not good thing, it means that cooling is not that good so shorter life maybe?
              2. no problem for last two months I have the phone, but I am restarting it regularly
              3. never got under 50% :D
              4. I am ok with it, just that photo camera app starts really slow - double the time comparing to xz1c
              5. THIS, sometimes drives me crazy when it is just not working. I thought that this was fixed in android 11 but maybe every five time I have to relocate finger and try it two three times. Then, from time to time, every 10-20 unlock it just not working and I have to put pin. This is why I will one time throw the phone and destroy it by jumping on it :)
              6. Never tried call on speaker, I will try when possible.

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                • El
                • BTb
                • 16 Nov 2021

                Sony Xperia 5 is a big disappointment. I've been Sony user for years and I always gave too much credit to Sony but this time it's just too much. I bought in in Feb 2020.
                1. Overheat. It gets overheated instantly even if all other apps are closed, even during the videocalls it gets overheated
                2. Overall performance - it gets stuck, frozen, not responding every now and then and very frequently, during the video calls - my video get frozen every few minutes.
                3. Battery. When the it's under 50% of charge - it will go to zero with the speed of light.
                4. Camera - OMG, it's the worst. The only decent quality you can get on a sunny day at rear camera. Frontal camera is blurry, not sharp, seems like in fog. During whatsapp calls my video seems like filtered and not in a good way.
                5. Fingerprint sensor - not sensitive, very often I have to insert the number code instead as the sensor is not recognizing my fingerprint.
                6. Dynamic and microphone - without headphones it is impossible to talk on speaker, people do not hear me.
                Is it only me who experiences these problems with my Xperia 5???
                It seems it's time for me to move on from Sony.

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                  • ASUS Fans
                  • bJb
                  • 15 Nov 2021

                  skkayman, 22 Oct 2021Thank you for your reply :-). I already bought xperia 5 an... moreI totally understand your feeling, somehow fingerprint sometimes was not working for me too! Maybe the unit doesn't likes my finger neither.

                    Jrc, 21 Oct 2021My Xperia 5 is still running perfectly after all this time,... moreThank you for your reply :-).
                    I already bought xperia 5 and I am happy I did. It is a little too long to be ideal phone and fingerprint sensor sometimes does not like my thumb (don't know why because all other registered fingers works fine, I even reregistred thumb again but did not helped, weird..).
                    Another minus is the android 11 change of quick settings. I do not see why there are 6 quicksetting icons and when I roll the bar down, there are the same icons again but in two lines. 9 icons was not enough for me in xz1c, not only six..

                    And unfortunatelly, Sony remove sleeping mode because there is something in digital wellbeeing, but it does not lower brightness to minimum like xz1c did. B&W is nice addition though.

                    There will be another year of security updates, for 270€ opened box (demo phone, very good condition) I am very happy.

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                      • IPg
                      • 21 Oct 2021

                      skkayman, 04 Oct 2021I am thinking about buying used 5 in great condition for 25... moreMy Xperia 5 is still running perfectly after all this time, and can handle whatever the internet or apps throw at it. I've had literally no problems with it, only had to adjust to the Android build updates. I don't like big phones, it's still minutely larger than I'd prefer, but it's comfy to hold and use. There's definitely better phones, but that's a competitive price, and not a purchase I'd regret.

                        patatas, 07 Oct 2021this or a brand new xiaomi redmi note 10 pro or a used pixe... moreThis :D.

                          this or a brand new xiaomi redmi note 10 pro or a used pixel 4 or a huawei p40 5g i dont mind dont having gms

                            I am thinking about buying used 5 in great condition for 250€. Is there any reason why I should not? I am having probles with my xz1c, disconnects from wifi every few days (only restart fix it), GPS speed is very unreliable and I am still out of space. I uninstalled everything what eats space and I does no need it but in these days I need app for almost everything (even setting hotwater boiler has app if I want to set some schedule like no need for hot water during night).
                            I was waiting for 5 II to get cheaper but it did only lightly.. Or soldout. Even used ones are expensive. I like the idea of fingerprint sensor and power button separated and sensor seems fixed in latest firmware. Do I really need Photography Pro? I use it to make photos of kids when I do not have my photo cameras with me. No time to play with settings. I now start camera app with dedicated button, point and shoot. And that is not fast enough sometimes with kids :). 5's camera app is more or less the same as xz1c have, isn't it?
                            Only problem I see is that bottom speaker is not front firing - is it good balanced when watching a movie? My son's tablet has frou side firing speakers and I hate it because it must be on higher volume when he plays or watch youtube. So everyone else hears it louder too. With my xz1c, I am fine with really low sound volume because it is oriented directly on me. But I am not sure if this is worth 300-400€ more which is price of used 5 II.
                            Android 12 won't be coming to 5 I believe but still security updates will be there for at least for one year which is ugprade from Pie with no security upgrades for two years now (xz1c).

                            Would anyone change my mind about getting 5 mark I?

                              VectorR, 31 Mar 2021Still can't understand what Gorilla Glass 6 means and ... moreGorilla glass is the strength of the glad hence the gorilla glass 6 is supposed to be stronger than GG 5 and so on I don't think it stops scratching tho, I just alway still use a screen protector.

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                                • ILKER
                                • 0GW
                                • 18 Sep 2021

                                we want to use xperia in turkey.
                                sony come back

                                  still hope under $200 next year

                                    android 12 or 13 for xperia 5

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                                      • gC7
                                      • 29 Jun 2021

                                      Anonymous, 25 Jun 2021Sony xperia 5 is the best phone ever it does not scratchNot true at all sorry. Hate another brand please .

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                                        • AwanMerah
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                                        • 25 Jun 2021

                                        Until now, I still haven't thought about changing from xz1, but it's worth looking at

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