Sony Xperia 5 IV
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Sony Xperia 5 IV

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  • SonyBoi
  • 0WU
  • 12 Nov 2024

Interesting that somone has recently commented about green lines. Literally 6 weeks after my two year warranty expired, the dreaded "green line" appeared - after a WhatsApp call.

It started off very light pink then in the space of a few hours turned bright neon green. It is always there.

I also have had the widely known about fingerprint scanner hardware issue, where that failed a few months ago.

This will be the last Sony phone I buy after 10 years. I don't expect a near £1000 device to last basically two years and then need replacing.

Vivo, Oppo or Xiaomi will be my next device.

It seems Sony use their Xperia line as a loss-maker to test their mobile components, where they make back significantly more money selling to other manufacturers. There is little point in buying Sony mobile's any more, especially where the Chinese brands now have class-leading devices, that seem reliable and are also cheaper.

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    • Anonymous
    • uC3
    • 12 Nov 2024

    After using the phone for 2 years since launched in my country. this phone is alright, how ever i gotten the green line of wonders and my power button has lost its clickyness and works like 30 % of the time. Unfortunately i think that sony just did not developed some parts enough, which makes me sort of dislike it, also the parts are quite hard to find and almost required to give to sony service centers or just go aliexpress lmao(some parts are also not there). the phone still overheat but only when using it non stop for like 2 hours which i think its reasonable.

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      • fibre
      • SnY
      • 11 Nov 2024

      TheVlad, 07 Nov 2024Can anyone deny or confirm the overheating issues? have the... morethere are no overheating issues anymore

        Can anyone deny or confirm the overheating issues? have they been solved through updates? I am keen on a Sony phone, and after seeing the 5V's terrible display in a store, I would rather go one year back.

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          • Bohamad
          • L1q
          • 06 Nov 2024

          Is it support 5g in Saudi Arabia ?
          Thanx

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            • Abuyer
            • 0J6
            • 05 Nov 2024

            Channa0526, 29 Oct 2024Is there any way you can get a solution for green lines ,ho... morei have checked on internet, it seem they are supply of LCD display with and without frame for the xperia 5 iv
            the price is aroud 400 to 500 euro (iam in europe)
            but i guess is better to check the reliability of such a combination before buying it, it is an expensive investment after all

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              • Abuyer
              • 0J6
              • 05 Nov 2024

              Sony , 26 Oct 2024Go ahead i will wait for a few more review, with details before going ahead
              but i'am ready to buy it anytime
              regards

                Is there any way you can get a solution for green lines ,how about using an A Grade display.?
                Something like LCD display

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                  • Sony
                  • XPA
                  • 26 Oct 2024

                  Abuyer, 09 Oct 2024Hello I'am looking to buy this phone, to replace my o... moreGo ahead

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                    • Anon7
                    • Pxh
                    • 19 Oct 2024

                    Jaye, 05 Jun 2024Love this phone actually, but then the finger print reader ... moreHave you tried cleaning the fingerprint sensor with isopropyl alcohol and some cotton buds?

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                      • Scruffy
                      • msC
                      • 19 Oct 2024

                      Kujtim Zymeri , 15 Sep 2024Nope. I just bought it for 400€ global model 8-128 and ever... moreBought a Sony Xperia 5 IV 8/128 on 27/05/2023 for 700€ in France, green line appeared this morning (19/10/2024) for no reason. The phone was charged before I slept, was unplugged at 90% (battery care), and while watching at the phone this morning a green line started to appear slowly. Now it is bright and constant. So, I would definitely advise anyone to not buy it. I always took care of my devices, my first laptop lasted for 12 years and still work when plugged (battery is dead). So I'm quite upset with this phone. It's the first time it happens, and coincidentally the first Sony phone I buy while avoiding cheap brand issue in mind. Obviously Sony is no better than the cheap brand. Would advise to buy a 200€ phone and to crash it on a rock every new year to buy a brand new one. Would be less a hassle than taking care of something for it to die with no reason.

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                        • Abuyer
                        • 0J6
                        • 09 Oct 2024

                        Hello
                        I'am looking to buy this phone, to replace my old and good Xperia XZ1, it is worthy in 2024 ?
                        Does it overheat, like many said ?
                        Regards

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                          • konstanz
                          • nmM
                          • 15 Sep 2024

                          Kujtim Zymeri , 15 Sep 2024Nope. I just bought it for 400€ global model 8-128 and ever... moreIndeed, my friend, one of the best Xperia ever. My congrats, esp. for this price.

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                            • Kujtim Zymeri
                            • 8rJ
                            • 15 Sep 2024

                            Anonymous, 03 Sep 2024Should I buy it now.. I found it in cheap price now.. But... moreNope. I just bought it for 400€ global model 8-128 and everything is so fast as great. No green lines no overheat issues at all and the camera is way better than in other devices of the same category.
                            I am so happy with it.
                            Battery: More than two days left every time you check it.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • X$S
                              • 03 Sep 2024

                              Should I buy it now..
                              I found it in cheap price now..
                              But is there any green line issues have this device?
                              And how the battery backup

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                                • max
                                • bag
                                • 27 Aug 2024

                                Steppen, 19 Aug 2024I once had a sony Xperia z2 and z3 all both phones after dr... moreHave had my 5 IV for over a year now. Have dropped a few times with sony kickstand case and screen protector. No significant damage or cracked screen.

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                                  • Steppen
                                  • XFs
                                  • 19 Aug 2024

                                  I once had a sony Xperia z2 and z3 all both phones after dropping screen cracked single line across the screen and touch stopped responding. Do the sony 1 and 5 series do the same coz other brands like Samsung and iPhone they still work with cracked screens.

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                                    • san
                                    • uuW
                                    • 16 Jul 2024

                                    Ben, 29 Jan 2024anyone got green line .. after updating android 14??yes i have got green pink and white vertical lines

                                      Sony must make a 5 inch version of Xperia with 9:21 aspect ratio like this one. And they should increase the screen to body ratio to at least 86%.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • ixh
                                        • 07 Jun 2024

                                        Jaye, 05 Jun 2024Love this phone actually, but then the finger print reader ... moreIf you didn't import it to your country, you can still get it fixed for free under 2 year warranty from Sony. Mine broke a month ago, so I called the support line, posted it to Sony, received it back about 10 days later and works perfectly.