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Overall Rating
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Pros
- +Genuinely compact, one-handed-friendly body compared to the larger Xperia 1, Same 21:9 CinemaWide display and triple camera as the flagship Xperia 1, Flagship Snapdragon 855 chipset for genuinely fast performance, More affordable than the pricier Xperia 1, Cinema Pro app carried over for professional video color grading
Cons
- −Only Full HD resolution rather than the Xperia 1's 4K panel, No wireless charging support, Camera software still trailed established rivals despite the Alpha partnership, Only Android 11 as the final software update
Expert Review
Regional coverage found the Sony Xperia 5 a well-received compact alternative to the Xperia 1, addressing the flagship's biggest ergonomic complaint while retaining the same 21:9 CinemaWide display concept and triple-camera system.
VERDICT
The best-balanced Xperia of 2019, delivering the flagship's core CinemaWide display and camera experience in a genuinely more manageable size.
