Sony Xperia 5 II
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Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Compact design
- 120Hz OLED display
- 3.5mm jack
- MicroSD support
- Zeiss optics
- Notification LED
What to consider
- Short software support
- No wireless charging
- Screen brightness
- Fingerprint sensor issues
- Slow charging
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 6.1 inches
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2520 pixels
- Display type
- OLED, 1B colors, HDR BT.2020
- Refresh rate
- 120Hz
- Max brightness
- 600 nits
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Display
- Screen size
- 6.1 inches
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2520 pixels
- Display type
- OLED, 1B colors, HDR BT.2020
- Refresh rate
- 120Hz
- Max brightness
- 600 nits
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
- Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G (7nm+)
- CPU cores
- 8-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU
- Adreno 650
- RAM
- 8GB LPDDR5
- AnTuTu score
- 650000 (v9)
Camera
- Main camera
- 12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
- Ultra-wide
- 12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm, 1/2.55", Dual Pixel PDAF
- Telephoto
- 12 MP, f/2.4, 70mm, 1/3.4", PDAF, 3x optical zoom, OIS
- Front camera
- 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm, 1/4"
- Video
- 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Battery
- Capacity
- 4000 mAh
- Charging speed
- 21W wired (50% in 30 minutes)
- Wireless charging
- No
- Battery life
- Up to 14 hours of video playback
Connectivity
- 5G
- Yes (n1, n3, n8, n28, n77, n78)
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6
- Bluetooth
- 5.1
- NFC
- Yes
- USB
- USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 158 x 68 x 8 mm
- Weight
- 163 grams
- Materials
- Aluminum frame, glass front and back
- Water resistance
- IP65/IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Good (B)
from 252 €
May have a few micro-scratches on the frame. The screen is clean. Battery capacity 85-90%.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with Sony Xperia 5 II.
Green line on the display
CriticalHardware defect or bending of the display panel.
Fingerprint sensor stops working
ModerateHardware wear or cable issue on the side-mounted sensor.
Overheating during 4K recording
MinorHeat dissipation of the Snapdragon 865 in a compact body.
USB-C port looseness
ModeratePhysical wear and accumulation of dirt.
Repairs and Parts4/10 iFixit
Battery Replacement
Requires heating the back panel and removing adhesive.
Screen Replacement
Screen replacement requires removing almost all components.
Charging Port Repair
The USB port is on a separate daughterboard, making replacement easier.
Spare parts are widely available, but original screens are expensive.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
52 kg CO2e
Water Saved
11500 liters
E-Waste Avoided
163 grams
Reused
95%
Recycled
5%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Audiophile and media enthusiast
A user who values the quality of wired headphones and the 21:9 screen aspect ratio for watching movies.
- 3.5mm jack
- HDR OLED display
- MicroSD support for music collection
Small phone seeker
Someone who dislikes today's giant phones and wants a device that fits in their pocket.
- Only 163g weight
- Narrow and ergonomic shape
- One-handed usability
Amateur photographer
A user who prefers natural colours and manual settings with Zeiss optics.
- Physical shutter button
- Photo Pro app
- True-to-life post-processing
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
🇪🇪EstoniaYour country
🇫🇮Finland
🇱🇻Latvia
🇱🇹Lithuania
The device supports most European 5G bands (n1, n3, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78).
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The Xperia 5 III offers a better periscope telephoto lens and a newer processor, but the 5 II is significantly more affordable in 2026 and similarly fast for everyday use.
| Feature | Xperia 5 II | Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | Snapdragon 888 |
| Camera zoom | 3x optical | 2.9x/4.4x variable |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Samsung has longer software support and wireless charging, but Sony is more compact, lighter, and has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
| Feature | Xperia 5 II | Galaxy S20 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1" (Narrow) | 6.5" |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes | No |
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