Sony·Flagship · Released Sep 2023
Sony Xperia 5 V
A genuinely compact flagship with front-firing speakers and a jack.
80/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$999
Color · Black
Display
6.1" OLED 120 Hz
Chipset
SD 8 Gen 2
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
48 MP · f/1.9
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
182 g
AI Snapshot
A rare small flagship for fans of jacks, cards and speakers.
The Xperia 5 V is a compact flagship that keeps the headphone jack, microSD and front speakers. The two-camera setup and short update policy are the catches.
Subscores · 0–100
Display85
Camera82
Performance89
Battery86
Build87
Value76
- Properly compact flagship at 68 mm wide.
- Headphone jack, microSD and front stereo speakers.
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance.
- Strong battery life for the size.
Full specifications
Type
OLED, 120 Hz
Size
6.1 inches
Resolution
2,520 × 1,080 px (449 ppi)
Peak brightness
~1,000 nits
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Main
48 MP, f/1.9, Exmor T, OIS
Ultrawide
12 MP, f/2.2
Selfie
12 MP, f/2.0
Video
4K @ 120 fps
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -5.6%
This
1,530,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -31.7%
This
1,980
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -36.4%
This
5,150
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -22.6%
This
48.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Sony Xperia 5 V released?
The Sony Xperia 5 V was released in Sep 2023.
What is the Sony Xperia 5 V screen size and type?
The Sony Xperia 5 V has a 6.1" OLED 120 Hz display.
What chipset does the Sony Xperia 5 V use?
The Sony Xperia 5 V is powered by the SD 8 Gen 2 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Sony Xperia 5 V have?
The Sony Xperia 5 V ships with 8 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Sony Xperia 5 V battery capacity?
The Sony Xperia 5 V has a 5,000 mAh battery.
What is the Sony Xperia 5 V main camera?
The Sony Xperia 5 V has a 48 MP · f/1.9 main camera.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 V have 5G?
The Sony Xperia 5 V supports 5G (Sub-6 + mmWave).
Is the Sony Xperia 5 V waterproof?
The Sony Xperia 5 V is rated IP65 / IP68 for dust and water resistance.