Sony Xperia 5 II

49 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 reviews of Sony Xperia 5 II. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People really like the battery and portability. The design and performance are also appreciated, but there are some less positive views about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Xperia 5 II is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Alastair Stevenson (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Xperia 5 II Review | Trusted Reviews

The Xperia 5 II aims to take the features of its flagship sibling, the 1 II to a more affordable price point, but how does it compete with the competition?

Small form factor design;Decent screen;Solid performance;Decent portfolio of entertainment and gaming features

Expensive when compared to rivals;Focus and shutter speeds a little slow

Oct, 2020

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Expert review by : David Nield (t3.com)

Sony Xperia 5 II review: still a great phone almost a year on from its launch

The Sony Xperia 5 II impresses in a lot of areas

Impressive screen, as usual ; Excellent camera, as usual ; Strong set of specifications

Steep asking price ; Display is tall and narrow ; Awkward fingerprint sensor

The Sony Xperia 5 II packs in a great screen, an excellent camera, decent battery life and plenty of performance into a phone that's on the expensive side but still worth considering – as long as you can take full advantage of all the features that it...

Aug, 2021

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Sony Xperia 5 II review

Sony's latest Xperia smartphone delivers premium audio and video performance

Impressive Full HD video ; Impressive sound ; Smart design

4K video lacks detail

A talented phone for music and movies, and well worth considering if you want a smaller or cheaper alternative to the Award-winning Xperia 1 II

Dec, 2020

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Expert review by : James Peckham (techradar.com)

Sony Xperia 5 II review

Sony's latest smaller handset is arguably its best phone in years, despite not being its top-end handset.

Easy-to-use design Great cameras 120Hz screen looks great

Annoying Google Assistant button Still quite a high price Antiquated unlock button

The Sony Xperia 5 II takes a lot of what makes its larger sibling great and distills it into a package that’s much smaller and easier to hold. If you’re looking for near top-end tech in an easier-to-hold phone, you’ll struggle to go wrong with the...

Oct, 2020

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Expert review by : James Peckham (techradar.com)

Hands on: Sony Xperia 5 II review

Sony's latest smaller handset may be its best phone in years despite not being its top-end handset.

Attractive look Great cameras

Annoying Google Assistant button No wireless charging

The Sony Xperia 5 II takes a lot of what makes its larger sibling great and distills it into a package that’s much smaller and easier to hold. So if you’re looking for this top-end tech in an easier to hold phone, you’ll struggle to go wrong with the...

Sep, 2020

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Sony Xperia 5 II review: The star of the Xperia line-up

A compact flagship phone that's actually worth having. If you want a small and mighty Android handset then this could be the best available in 2020.

Great display ; Good build quality ; Power and performance ; Sound quality

Camera setup is messy ; Fingerprint scanner not great

Given that this is a powerful but compact handset the Sony Xperia 5 II retains much that's appealing - with a good build, lots of power and a great display. Certainly, it has more appeal then the costly Xperia 1 II, but once again, it faces strong...

Nov, 2020

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Expert review by : Anyron Copeman (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony Xperia 5 II

With a £100 price increase over its predecessor, the Xperia 5 II undoubtedly steps into flagship territory. How does it fare?

Oct, 2020

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Expert review by : Tom Morgan-Freelander (stuff.tv)

Sony Xperia 5 II review

Compact dimensions, not compromised specifications

Flagship hardware, sensibly priced ; Pro-grade camera apps ; Gorgeous high-refresh rate screen

No wireless charging ; Fingerprint sensor tricky for left-handers

Takes everything we loved about the Xperia 1 II and makes it a lot more affordable, with minimal compromise

Sep, 2020

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Expert review by : Bobby Hellard (itpro.co.uk)

Sony Xperia 5II review: Mark our words - the best phone of 2020 | IT PRO

A budget version of the Xperia 1II that somehow manages to be superior

Stunning display ; Fantastic cameras ; Long battery life

Google Assistant button

Dec, 2020

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Sony Xperia 5 II Smartphone Review

The Sony Xperia 5 II offers similar technology that's found in the premium Sony Xperia 1 II but in a smaller and less expensive package so we're putting it to the test to see if you can save some cash but still capture great photos.

The Sony Xperia 5 II smartphone takes what we liked about the Sony Xperia 1 II but puts it into a smartphone that's smaller, easier to hold and has a slightly better price tag. We say 'slightly' as it's still expensive but if you want a smartphone with...

Oct, 2020

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