Product Description XPERIA 5 IV Be creative. Go compact. Combining hand-fit design with exceptional power and performance, the Xperia 5 IV is tailor-made for creativity on the go – from high-quality video recording and photography to mobile gaming and live streaming. Capture moments like a creator. With the Xperia 5 IV, capturing your life on video couldn't be simpler. And with advanced technology from Alpha cameras, the results couldn't be better. Discover a compact smartphone with all the power and performance you need for everyday creativity. From imaging to livestreaming5, mobile gaming, music, movies, and more, the Xperia 5 IV has it all. Featuring 5G connectivity, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage with an additional SD card slot. Our brightest ever 6.1" FHD 120Hz HDR OLED display and 4K HDR 120fps video recording on all rear cameras. Maximum fps will depend on shooting environment and settings. Up to 50% brighter than previous model. Display maximum brightness may vary according to settings, usage, and contents. Video recording restrictions may apply.
Product Description XPERIA 5 IV Be creative. Go compact. Combining hand-fit design with exceptional power and performance, the Xperia 5 IV is tailor-made for creativity on the go – from high-quality video recording and photography to mobile gaming and live streaming. Capture moments like a creator. With the Xperia 5 IV, capturing your life on video couldn't be simpler. And with advanced technology from Alpha cameras, the results couldn't be better. Discover a compact smartphone with all the power and performance you need for everyday creativity. From imaging to livestreaming5, mobile gaming, music, movies, and more, the Xperia 5 IV has it all. Featuring 5G connectivity, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage with an additional SD card slot. Our brightest ever 6.1" FHD 120Hz HDR OLED display and 4K HDR 120fps video recording on all rear cameras. Maximum fps will depend on shooting environment and settings. Up to 50% brighter than previous model. Display maximum brightness may vary according to settings, usage, and contents. Video recording restrictions may apply.
Product Description XPERIA 5 IV Be creative. Go compact. Combining hand-fit design with exceptional power and performance, the Xperia 5 IV is tailor-made for creativity on the go – from high-quality video recording and photography to mobile gaming and live streaming. Capture moments like a creator. With the Xperia 5 IV, capturing your life on video couldn't be simpler. And with advanced technology from Alpha cameras, the results couldn't be better. Discover a compact smartphone with all the power and performance you need for everyday creativity. From imaging to livestreaming5, mobile gaming, music, movies, and more, the Xperia 5 IV has it all. Featuring 5G connectivity, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage with an additional SD card slot. Our brightest ever 6.1" FHD 120Hz HDR OLED display and 4K HDR 120fps video recording on all rear cameras. Maximum fps will depend on shooting environment and settings. Up to 50% brighter than previous model. Display maximum brightness may vary according to settings, usage, and contents. Video recording restrictions may apply.
Product Description XPERIA 5 IV Be creative. Go compact. Combining hand-fit design with exceptional power and performance, the Xperia 5 IV is tailor-made for creativity on the go – from high-quality video recording and photography to mobile gaming and live streaming. Capture moments like a creator. With the Xperia 5 IV, capturing your life on video couldn't be simpler. And with advanced technology from Alpha cameras, the results couldn't be better. Discover a compact smartphone with all the power and performance you need for everyday creativity. From imaging to livestreaming5, mobile gaming, music, movies, and more, the Xperia 5 IV has it all. Featuring 5G connectivity, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage with an additional SD card slot. Our brightest ever 6.1" FHD 120Hz HDR OLED display and 4K HDR 120fps video recording on all rear cameras. Maximum fps will depend on shooting environment and settings. Up to 50% brighter than previous model. Display maximum brightness may vary according to settings, usage, and contents. Video recording restrictions may apply.
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Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G XQ-CQ72 256GB 8GB RAM Factory Unlocked (GSM Only | No CDMA - not Compatible with Verizon/Sprint) – Green
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I've had my 5ii for a year, more or less and when it was running on Android 11 it was absolutely fantastic... couldn't fault it at all.I'm always hesitant to update to a new android as they can be notoriously temperamental with Sony phones but I thought that by now it should be ok.Unfortunately my fears were realised and since updating to 12, my phone crashes, freezes and needs a force restart anywhere between 3 and, on a really bad day about 8 times a day.This is tedious to say the least and I wish I'd followed my instinct and stayed on 11 because this is a great phone otherwise.Please make a software fix soon Sony!!
originally posted on clove.co.uk
I have owned Xperia phones since the Xperia Z2 and the 5 ii is my favorite so far. The 21:9 aspect ratio takes some time to get used to but once I did I loved it. People who web browse or use reddit a lot will enjoy the longer aspect ratio. You'll get black bars when watching 16:9 content though.The display looks great and the 120hz is a game changer. I can't go back to 60hz displays using 120hz. One criticism is that the display doesn't get as bright as other phones but is still usable in sunlight. I tend to use my phone at lower brightness so it doesn't bother me but I think it may be an issue for some.Battery life has been really good so far. On average, I get 1 hr of screen-on-time per 10% of battery. The measurement has been pretty consistent. My daily ... MoreI have owned Xperia phones since the Xperia Z2 and the 5 ii is my favorite so far. The 21:9 aspect ratio takes some time to get used to but once I did I loved it. People who web browse or use reddit a lot will enjoy the longer aspect ratio. You'll get black bars when watching 16:9 content though.The display looks great and the 120hz is a game changer. I can't go back to 60hz displays using 120hz. One criticism is that the display doesn't get as bright as other phones but is still usable in sunlight. I tend to use my phone at lower brightness so it doesn't bother me but I think it may be an issue for some.Battery life has been really good so far. On average, I get 1 hr of screen-on-time per 10% of battery. The measurement has been pretty consistent. My daily usage is a mix of YouTube, Spotify, reddit, social media, and some games. This is with 120hz on all the time as well. I don't think anyone will have trouble getting through the day. Light users may even be able to get through two days. The phone comes with a fast charger in the box but I found the phone gets warm while fast charging. I prefer to use a slower charger to keep temperatures down.There are a few other points to consider. The speakers are really loud and the sound quality has been good. Call quality has been good as well. The camera setup will take some learning to use to its full potential but I found the auto mode takes nice shots in good light and low light. There are few pre-installed apps I would like to remove and not just disable. There aren't too many overall though. No face unlock or wireless charging either so that could be a deal breaker for some.
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I have been using this phone for 2years now and I have found in the most part it has been a great phone to use. All the functions are simple to use and follow and with the regular updates it keeps the phone running smooth, it looks good and has that modern upto date appearance whilst being compact and not bulky. There has been only one issue I have come across and that is the camera, it doesn't happen all the time but has been enough to frustrate me at times especially with important pictures and videos. After taking pictures and videos they will save to my phone in the normal way but when I go back to view them at a later date it says the file cannot be found or doesn't exist or is corrupt. On the whole I have been happy and have now upgraded to the Xperia 1 lV
| Model year | 2022 |
| RAM Size | 8 GB |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 256 GB |
| Flash Memory Installed Size | 256 GB |
| Ram Memory Installed Size | 8 GB |
Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G XQ-CQ72 256GB 8GB RAM Factory Unlocked (GSM Only | No CDMA - not Compatible with Verizon/Sprint) – Green
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I've had my 5ii for a year, more or less and when it was running on Android 11 it was absolutely fantastic... couldn't fault it at all.I'm always hesitant to update to a new android as they can be notoriously temperamental with Sony phones but I thought that by now it should be ok.Unfortunately my fears were realised and since updating to 12, my phone crashes, freezes and needs a force restart anywhere between 3 and, on a really bad day about 8 times a day.This is tedious to say the least and I wish I'd followed my instinct and stayed on 11 because this is a great phone otherwise.Please make a software fix soon Sony!!
I have owned Xperia phones since the Xperia Z2 and the 5 ii is my favorite so far. The 21:9 aspect ratio takes some time to get used to but once I did I loved it. People who web browse or use reddit a lot will enjoy the longer aspect ratio. You'll get black bars when watching 16:9 content though.The display looks great and the 120hz is a game changer. I can't go back to 60hz displays using 120hz. One criticism is that the display doesn't get as bright as other phones but is still usable in sunlight. I tend to use my phone at lower brightness so it doesn't bother me but I think it may be an issue for some.Battery life has been really good so far. On average, I get 1 hr of screen-on-time per 10% of battery. The measurement has been pretty consistent. My daily ... MoreI have owned Xperia phones since the Xperia Z2 and the 5 ii is my favorite so far. The 21:9 aspect ratio takes some time to get used to but once I did I loved it. People who web browse or use reddit a lot will enjoy the longer aspect ratio. You'll get black bars when watching 16:9 content though.The display looks great and the 120hz is a game changer. I can't go back to 60hz displays using 120hz. One criticism is that the display doesn't get as bright as other phones but is still usable in sunlight. I tend to use my phone at lower brightness so it doesn't bother me but I think it may be an issue for some.Battery life has been really good so far. On average, I get 1 hr of screen-on-time per 10% of battery. The measurement has been pretty consistent. My daily usage is a mix of YouTube, Spotify, reddit, social media, and some games. This is with 120hz on all the time as well. I don't think anyone will have trouble getting through the day. Light users may even be able to get through two days. The phone comes with a fast charger in the box but I found the phone gets warm while fast charging. I prefer to use a slower charger to keep temperatures down.There are a few other points to consider. The speakers are really loud and the sound quality has been good. Call quality has been good as well. The camera setup will take some learning to use to its full potential but I found the auto mode takes nice shots in good light and low light. There are few pre-installed apps I would like to remove and not just disable. There aren't too many overall though. No face unlock or wireless charging either so that could be a deal breaker for some.
I have been using this phone for 2years now and I have found in the most part it has been a great phone to use. All the functions are simple to use and follow and with the regular updates it keeps the phone running smooth, it looks good and has that modern upto date appearance whilst being compact and not bulky. There has been only one issue I have come across and that is the camera, it doesn't happen all the time but has been enough to frustrate me at times especially with important pictures and videos. After taking pictures and videos they will save to my phone in the normal way but when I go back to view them at a later date it says the file cannot be found or doesn't exist or is corrupt. On the whole I have been happy and have now upgraded to the Xperia 1 lV
Where do I start? If you just want a mobile phone in order to make and receive calls, texts, messages and e-mails then this phone will do all of these very easily, but you could purchase other models which will be almost as good for a lot less money.However, if you want your mobile phone to do all of the above but also to watch films/documentaries on, to play video games on and to take stunning pictures and videos on then this is the phone for you.The phone was extremely easy to set up, and I transferred my apps and contacts from my existing android phone in a matter of minutes. The phone is slim, lightweight, feels high quality and can be easily used with one hand. There are an array of buttons down the right hand side, and my only criticism is that I ... MoreWhere do I start? If you just want a mobile phone in order to make and receive calls, texts, messages and e-mails then this phone will do all of these very easily, but you could purchase other models which will be almost as good for a lot less money.However, if you want your mobile phone to do all of the above but also to watch films/documentaries on, to play video games on and to take stunning pictures and videos on then this is the phone for you.The phone was extremely easy to set up, and I transferred my apps and contacts from my existing android phone in a matter of minutes. The phone is slim, lightweight, feels high quality and can be easily used with one hand. There are an array of buttons down the right hand side, and my only criticism is that I occasionally press the Google Assistant button in error, and cannot find a way to disable it at present.The picture and sound quality are incredible. I first watched a David Attenborogh documentary on Netflix, and the picture was simply stunning, it almost seemed 3D at times. The stereo sound perfectly compliments the picture, and is fantastic for a small phone, plus you can use the headphone jack to avoid annoying people nearby! When watching a film I turned on the Dynamic Vibration setting which gave a real cinematic experience.The camera and 4k video camera are both extremely easy to use, with all the controls shown on screen beside the view of the picture being taken. There are a choice of normal, wide angle and telephoto lenses, and there is a button on the bottom right hand side to press to take a photo, just as on a SLR camera, so much easier than having to touch the screen. The picture/video quality is extremely high quality, and were clear and in focus when cast to my 55" smart TV. There are so many features with the camera that I am still experimenting and learning.The 128 Gb storage the phone comes with should be more than adequate for most people, particularly if you regularly download pictures and videos to a storage device. However, you can add a micro SD card if you require more storage.The fingerprint scanner button on the right hand side provides great security and is easy to use, and allows very quick access to the phones various functions.Scrolling through Apps and pictures is very easy and smooth. Turn on the 120Hz screen refresh rate for enhancing screen use.The battery easily lasts all day and more, and can be quickly recharged with the fast charger supplied.All in all, a fantastic device which is much more than a phone, and I cannot recommend it highly enough,
My review of the Sony Xperia 5 II.I was really keen to use and explore this Sony smartphone for a couple of reasons, firstly, not being an Android user, I wanted to see how easy it was to understand and use it. Secondly, I wanted to experience the Sony features reportedly packed into this smartphone.Unboxing and first impressions.The phone is sleek, looks fabulous and a lot thinner than I was expecting, it is, however, sized perfectly to allow it to be operated using one hand. The operating buttons are all conveniently placed along one side with a USB charging port on the bottom side with also the retention of a 3.5 mm headphone jack socket on the top of the phone.The smartphone is coated in a protective Gorilla glass making it feel really solid. This could ... MoreMy review of the Sony Xperia 5 II.I was really keen to use and explore this Sony smartphone for a couple of reasons, firstly, not being an Android user, I wanted to see how easy it was to understand and use it. Secondly, I wanted to experience the Sony features reportedly packed into this smartphone.Unboxing and first impressions.The phone is sleek, looks fabulous and a lot thinner than I was expecting, it is, however, sized perfectly to allow it to be operated using one hand. The operating buttons are all conveniently placed along one side with a USB charging port on the bottom side with also the retention of a 3.5 mm headphone jack socket on the top of the phone.The smartphone is coated in a protective Gorilla glass making it feel really solid. This could be very useful as I find the phone very slippery both to hold in the hand and also when placed down if not on a level surface it does tend to move very easily with gravity. I suppose this could be addressed by adding some sort of a cover to the phone, for peace of mind at the very least.Power Up and Initial Set Up.On powering up the smartphone lead me through the setting up process, which really was straightforward to understand. There were plenty of help screens and prompts with as much or as little help as you needed in order to get you underway and start to use the smartphone. What came across from the very start was just how fast and responsive this smartphone is – it really was lightning fast.The more I have explored the more customisable I have found it to be. From screen refresh performance to prolonging battery life. All designed in making the use of this smartphone tailored to your own preferences whilst maximising its performance for you.Features.This smartphone really is packed with Sony technology, there is a very long list of features and specifications but the ones that stand out for me are the stunning OLED display. The display makes icons stand out, so they are easily seen and found, coupled with the optimised refresh rate makes for smooth transitions between apps and screens making the phone an absolute pleasure to use. The reproduction of colours is fabulous, but when watching 4k content the quality of the display just blew me away.The 21:9 display is perfect for watching cinematic movies the high quality and immersive sound make it an easy and enjoyable experience when watching feature length movies on this device. You have a range of audio options to maximise your viewing and listening experience with this smartphone. For me, the Dolby Atmos sound enhancement feature is the standout feature here, it really takes your listening experience to the next level.It’s nice to see that the headphone jack plug is still present. This gives me the choice of using either my wired headphones or connecting my Bluetooth speakers / headphones to the smartphone, giving me the best of both worlds. Again, there are sound optimisation features when using headphones with this Smartphone.Battery life appears to be good and long lasting. There is no wireless charging yet with this smartphone but to me that is no problem.This smartphone has a flexible battery protect system to prevent issues when charging from a traditional wired charger, especially if left plugged in for long periods of time.This smartphone has a lot of onboard storage, but this can be expanded with the use of a micro SD card up to 1TB. If you don’t use the micro SD card there is space for a second sim card, allowing you to use this one device for both a work and a personal smartphone. No need for two devices.I really like the split screen mode ability to use two apps at once they both fit onto the one screen nicely.Built in Camera.I already use Sony cameras, so I was particularly looking forward to seeing this in use on this smartphone. Sony really have brought their excellent camera technology to this smartphone. Features that you will find on their professional models of mirrorless cameras are here for you on this device. You take a picture using the top button. Features like the autofocus with real time eye tracking, and excellent feature that performed flawlessly when photographing moving objects like my dog as she does not like to sit still! The smartphone produced pin sharp images with a balanced exposure. Using burst mode allows up to 20 images to be taken per second almost guaranteeing you getting the picture you wanted.The camera has a choice of user modes so you can let the camera do the work for you in terms of settings if you like or you can take control of the settings and get a bit more creative in your photos. If you take an image and it’s not quite right when reviewing your images, the smartphone has a really good image enhancement features where you can make things even better during postproduction.Included on the smartphone is a Photo Pro app, which transforms your smartphone into a virtual Sony Camera, with all the options to change camera settings there for you on screen just like on a camera. Again, you can choose the auto user setting and let the camera do the work for you, or you can use other settings allowing you to take control of the camera. Low light performance is particularly good, and there are also choices of taking your photographs as a Jpeg image or a RAW file (ideal for any creative postproduction work you may want to do on your image). Bear in mind storage for your images as RAW images tend to be a lot larger than Jpeg ones.If video is your thing this smartphone also includes the Cinema Pro app. This allows you to take cinema quality video, again with user setting options allowing you to choose your look and feel of your video.The quality of the built-in camera and video recording features together with the three Ziess lens (wide, normal and zoom) makes this smartphone a perfect choice for anyone who is (or wants to be) creative within the photography and video world. You will not be disappointed with the quality of the images produced from this smartphone.GamingI am the first to admit that I am no gamer, but the installed mobile version of Call Of Duty gave me the chance to give it a go. Whilst not very good at it I have to say the experience of gaming in terms of the quality of the images on screen and sound was brilliant. I had optimised the screen performance for gaming and switched off the notifications for an undisturbed gaming session, which I thoroughly enjoyed. There is also the option of attaching this smartphone to a PlayStation controller for an enhanced experience in gaming.Not Forgetting.And of course, this smartphone also makes and receives telephone calls, and sends and receives messages. The apps used were all connected quickly, and the voice and sound quality were very good. The keyboard is well laid out with numbers as well as letters displayed making is much easier and quicker to use. The keyboard has a positive feedback response, so you know when you have properly typed a number or a letter.Final Thoughts.I have loved getting to know this smartphone. Whilst I am still finding my way around the Android operating system, the Sony Xperia 5 mark 2 is jam packed with top performing Sony technology, too many to mention in this review. Having seen some of it in action I can say that, in my opinion, this device is streets ahead of others in terms of performance giving an amazing user experience. The screen graphics reproduced are superb in conjunction with the rich sound quality, not forgetting the high-quality camera and associated applications makes this device one that I would have no hesitation in recommending.I have attached some images that I hope will assist (not taken on the Sony Xperia smartphone), not sure they do the actual quality of the screen display justice.
I look for longevity in my tech so when I buy it I want the best quality parts. I've only had 2 smartphones since 2014, the first was the Xperia Z2 and my 2nd was the Xperia 5 II. Both times I bought I compared the specs with competitor phones and considered the Sony products the best. I particularly like the camera technology, I really appreciate the way photos are captured as I see things instead of artificially enhanced by default. I'm no expert with cameras but the pro apps are excellent when you are prepared to try out the settings. The overall design is perfect for me too, headphone jack and expandable memory, 21:9 format - there is nothing I dislike about the product. And like all Sony products the phone looks fantastic, clean and uncluttered and easy to use.
Having had a string of Sony Compact phones I was waiting for another but eventually had to give in and go for the 5 ii. I had looked at other smaller phones such as the S10e but the designs and interface are never as well thought out as the Sony devices.I have now had his phone for 6 months and it is a truly world class phone in everyway, my wife has the S10e and this is so much better, but I still wish it was shorter. The width is fine, the bezels to house the speakers and camera are welcome in the current style madness of phones, as are the headphone jack and SD card slot, but the height just makes it awkward in pockets designed for phone.If Sony launched a 5 iii Compact I would swap it tomorrow.
Bought Xperia 5 ii to replace an old Z5. Was very impressed with the camera and overall performance of the phone. The battery life I have yet to experience as have only owned it for a couple of weeks but seems to hold charge very well and even when using the phone a lot does not drop battery percentage too much. However, updating to Android 11 (or even pervious Android versions) the app Album (for all your photos) has been replaced by Google Photos. Would prefer the Album app to return. That said I am learning to live with Google Photos.
So the phone, it’s a sleek piece of kit right from the off. The glass front and back just looks and feels excellent in the hand.It’s slimmer than my previous phones but somehow I much prefer it when it’s in my hand.I’m a long term iPhone user since 2007, so this was a completely different experience for me and it did take me a few days to adjust to the changes that my muscle memory had ingrained in me.It took no time at all to set up, the google functions were a bonus as it’s my primary use on my laptop so all my details clicked into place. With being an iPhone user I transferred my data, photos, videos, apps via Google drive having done a backup and then off I went. Was surprised just how effortless this was.I immediately loved the cleanness of the screen ... MoreSo the phone, it’s a sleek piece of kit right from the off. The glass front and back just looks and feels excellent in the hand.It’s slimmer than my previous phones but somehow I much prefer it when it’s in my hand.I’m a long term iPhone user since 2007, so this was a completely different experience for me and it did take me a few days to adjust to the changes that my muscle memory had ingrained in me.It took no time at all to set up, the google functions were a bonus as it’s my primary use on my laptop so all my details clicked into place. With being an iPhone user I transferred my data, photos, videos, apps via Google drive having done a backup and then off I went. Was surprised just how effortless this was.I immediately loved the cleanness of the screen and the apps, I didn’t realise just what I was missing out on from such a simple change.The screen is just excellent, I’ve already streamed a few films and tv series testing it out. The sound quality with the front speakers and Dolby Atmos is just next level. I even let my dad watch a video to test the virtual surround without telling him and he looked at me confused but impressed and couldn’t figure out how it was possible on the phone.I’m still figuring a lot of things out and I do miss some of the features and functionality of an iPhone but then I’d now say the same about the Xperia and the Android operating system.While i’m not fantastic at photography I already like the functions and ease of use. The cinema and camera pro apps really take the functionality up another level. I let my friend see them and they dived right checking it all out and said they’d teach me how to use the functions of the apps properly.As you can see from on of my pictures, I’ve been on the go since 6am for work, making calls, texting and accessing social media regularly and the battery life in my opinion is as good as I would expect.Plus the phone jack is perfect for me as it’s on the top of the phone so perfect in my pocket and I can finally use my headphones properly!I’ve yet to test the 5G, I’m three network and they support it, but it’s just not in my city at the moment, but I’ll be making a trip soon so will know how it performs in time.For a first time android user and Xperia user I’m impressed.
I've had this phone for 18 months now and can't fault it. The things that I look for in a mobile phone are, 5G, battery life, picture quality both video and photo, not forgetting internet access. A headphone socket, which is now becoming a rarity on high end products. The phone has to be easily handled, not too big or too small. Put all these things together in a stylish, quality product that is your 5G phone come mini computer . Sony have set the standard yet again.
| Model year | 2022 |
| RAM Size | 8 GB |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 256 GB |
| Flash Memory Installed Size | 256 GB |
| Ram Memory Installed Size | 8 GB |
