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Sony Xperia 5 V

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  • Anonymous
  • K1I
  • 02 Sep 2023

Also, forgot about the night mode, 12MP camera sensor that works better in low light that doesn't sacrifice the natural look of the photo like google oversaturated unrealistic night mode. In short, Normal mode for realistic natural true-to-life photos and a night mode for the auto.

Use multiple small front camera setup or something to make the top and bottom bezel as small as possible (without cutting a camera notch or pinhole) to maximize the compact-ness.

Easily becomes the best all round phone.

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    • Anonymous
    • K1I
    • 02 Sep 2023

    The xperia 5IV is already an almost perfect phone (I use it). Swap the chip with a more efficient one and a bigger heatsink, make better software with less bugs, add a native gallery app instead of using google photos, remove the bloat (linked in, facebook, etc), uniform front firing stereo speaker design and it can easily be THE all round phone.

    Weird why they need to upgrade the sensor size to 48MP for no reason, 12MP is already good for many things. 12MP 2x or 3x telephoto + 12MP wide camera is better than one 48MP wide camera. Heck, your photo will get compressed anyway if you post it in social media. 12MP is more than enough for printing out the photo too.

    I really don't understand the hype with 100000MP++ camera lens. Tf you're trying to take pictures of someone from another galaxy or something? Bigger number feels good i guess? Trying to overcompensate?

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      • Anonymous
      • nE}
      • 02 Sep 2023

      I mean...

      The lack of a zoom isn't the end of the world (especially since a 12MP with 2x zoom is similar to a 48MP crop anyway, and I highly doubt we could have expected more than that given the 1V) and other than that the specs are pretty good (USB3 in particular is a good thing to have for some). I also rather like the fact it has USB3 for those who need it and a headphone jack (a rare combo at any size, even if I don't need video out), and I can very much see the benefit of dual front firing speakers as well as an uninterrupted screen even if those aren't exactly requirements for me either)

      I just don't get the rest of it. 128GB base at 1000 Euros is an absolute joke in 2023 (and no, the MicroSD card slot isn't a good fix, even if I didn't have a failure rate so ridiculously high I can't trust the data to still exist, it won't do much for those who play a bunch of games on their phone), the 21:9 screen doesn't make much sense for most content (YouTube is still mainly 16:9 or 18:9) so all it really does is move the center of gravity higher for marginal at best benefit and the glass back is going to be a huge problem even if you're using a case. I haven't even mentioned the poor thermals that Sony is notorious for at this point.

      This just confirms to me the Zenfone 10 was the right decision: it's easier to hold, way cheaper and has one less easily breakable surface.

        Anton., 02 Sep 2023I remember when LG did these things, especially in one of i... moreNope, Sony will not exit the smart phone world, not yet. I think they have done a bad decision with this one, but I doubt they will have the fate of LG soon.

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          • Anonymous
          • 6kH
          • 02 Sep 2023

          I Just Read, 02 Sep 2023I just like to comment once on each article none of this mu... moreHow exactly installed OS is upgrade?
          Preinstalled OS is not upgrade.
          It's just two OS upgrade and three year patches.
          "The Sony Xperia 1 V and 10 V both only get three years of updates. That is, they receive various security patches during that period to ensure digital security. The smartphones will only receive two major Android updates, which means that Android 14 and 15 will still appear on the smartphones
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            • SEMF
            • 6cm
            • 02 Sep 2023

            CamoGeko-XDA, 01 Sep 2023Overpriced garbage, just stop it Sony.No wonder why their smartphone department is dying...!

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              • Scardis
              • 0mL
              • 02 Sep 2023

              Dunte, 02 Sep 2023Why can't Sony manufacture midrange smartphone for the... moreWhat, like the Xperia 10V?

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                • Anonymous
                • m51
                • 02 Sep 2023

                dragonov, 02 Sep 2023I am not impressed but hear me out. The bezels??? It'... more"It's okay to remove features because.... because it just is okay!"

                I think Snoycucks are worse than iToddlers.

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                  • Saiful
                  • XVQ
                  • 02 Sep 2023

                  What a none sense,,,why excluded the zoom lense

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                    • XVJ
                    • 02 Sep 2023

                    Anton., 02 Sep 2023I remember when LG did these things, especially in one of i... moreI think they will be okay. It's just a different strategy. Their goal is unlike others. They are just happy with having double the profit other major brands are making.

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                      • Dunte
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                      • 02 Sep 2023

                      Why can't Sony manufacture midrange smartphone for the middle class?

                        I am not impressed but hear me out.
                        The bezels??? It's a broken record now. I'd take these bezels over any notch or ugly camera cut any time of the day. plus you get front-facing speakers.
                        The telephoto? I won't miss it. Any tele is lacking in terms of image quality. I don't use them on my 5III and my Honor M5P.
                        As for the 128GB storage, they gave you the option to use an extra terabyte of SD memory. Don't moan!

                        Still, I am not that impressed. I think the price should start at 899$ and 849£. I am not impressed as well by the thermal management. I believe the 1V is a much better buy now that its price has come down a bit. Imported from Asian markets, you could get it for 791£ in the UK.

                          [deleted post]Same here on my 5III. Overheating like crazy and now I sent it to the service centre as the FP stopped working. I already bought the Honor Magic 5 Pro. A much better phone than the Xperia 1/5 V IMO

                            I Just Read, 02 Sep 2023I just like to comment once on each article none of this mu... moreSamsung offers 5 OS versions (1 installed + 4 major version updates), and 5 years of security patches for its latest offerings, it is a key factor hard to be ignored as $ony is commanding a higher price compare to Samsung' equivalent (5V to S23, 1V to S23 Ultra) while offering less on the table (only dual cam setup instead of triple cam of S23), $ony really need to convince people they indeed get what they paid (extra) for, or their market share will continue to shrink.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • pWB
                              • 02 Sep 2023

                              Nope. not for me. Sony Xperia III is enough for me still for years. And it is better than this for my usage.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • nU2
                                • 02 Sep 2023

                                Anonymous, 02 Sep 2023That's good, but is there any drawing in importing one... more*drawback

                                  jommo, 01 Sep 2023I don't mind the 8GB RAM, that's plenty for most ... moreI just like to comment once on each article none of this multiple posts.

                                  I address your all questions yours and others here.
                                  On price the 5 V and 5 IV Launched exactly the same £849 & €999
                                  (You can bet the CEO at Sony will be getting a sever le reprimand from Tim Cooke)
                                  There is a 256 GB option
                                  https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=12534&idPhone2=11838

                                  IMO it wouldn't any sense to me to sell a higher memory option in selected areas. Just my opinion

                                  Sony Xperia support memory cards upto ITb (as do the higher Samsung A series)
                                  The A52S was the last A phone to use 3.5mm jack,

                                  I personally don't know why say 128Gb is low and a deal breaker

                                  In addition to microSd support you have USB OTG so whatever stick size you have bought can be attached look I am NOT saying walking around attached.

                                  Albeit they are not as fast as UFS why would you need to have immediate access to 256Gb immediatly

                                  Wireless charging is MORE wasteful in power used than wired.
                                  There are both benefits and disadvantages to having an Esim, you have considered it a plus (as I haven't used one yet aware, if and when it affects me well.

                                  Sony have promised THREE ANDROID UPDSTES, installed and two other.
                                  2025 Android 15, security patches up to 31/12/2025

                                  I feel that some Android update do have benefits they are incorporated apps
                                  On security patches, Google is looking for flaws introduced, or in some cases missed. It does pay third parties to look for vulnerabilities.

                                  Those of you who state 3 years or five years is too little remember ownership of theyour Android Handset gives us power
                                  If say a virus popped up, let's give this virus a name Universe ICE, and infected your phone
                                  Dies anyone believe that Google or tour handset maker is just going to sit by and do nothing and then only seed the solution to those still eligible to receive security updates,

                                  The answer is no, not whilst Apple is selling expensively exorbitant iPhones.

                                  Your installed Antivirus will be looking for a solution also

                                  Overheating issues noticed in 5 IV have all been been eradicated


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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • nU2
                                    • 02 Sep 2023

                                    TheSnowWinterR7, 01 Sep 2023You can have the 256 GB variant if you imported it from the... moreThat's good, but is there any drawing in importing one? Such as network etc? Or are they identical except storage??

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • nU2
                                      • 02 Sep 2023

                                      Sage, 01 Sep 2023Where is the notification LED ?The missing feature that nobody is talking about

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • nU2
                                        • 02 Sep 2023

                                        djamesz, 01 Sep 2023No 3.5mm jack and no micro SD... makes it automatically an ... moreWell said, due to lack of 3.5mm jack I'm unable to buy otherwise ok phones. It's a shame they remove such important feature. Lack of microSD can be somewhat tolerated if 256gb exist, but definitely annoying. However, lack of 3.5mm jack is intolerable.

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