New Phone. New Me
Designed to fit into your life as you live it, this sleek and stylish phone will open up a whole new world of possibilities.
Design: Xperia Redesigned for You
The Xperia 5 V is designed to fit neatly into your lifestyle, with a simple and flat form, and a camera unit matched with the body colour for an iconic look.
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Substance Meets Style
The design matches any outfit and situation. A compact, practical form lets you handle any operation with one hand, and it's a powerful tool to share your world.
Beautiful in Look and Feel
A flat, slim design, accentuated by neutral colours. A fine-grained metal frame and frosted glass rear creates a comfortable ergonomic experience which invites interaction—yet remains fingerprint free.
The Essential Selection
Pick a colour that matches your style. From a sophisticated Black, created through a combination of texture and tone, to a tranquil Platinum Silver or an iconic, fresh Blue[1].
Seamless Design
The Xperia 5 V matches the design of other Sony products, including headphones, so you can enjoy a seamlessness with other products.
Camera: Make Every Moment Memorable
The Xperia 5 V was created to take photos and videos easily, giving you incredible results that you can keep as memories or to share with your friends.
Capture the Moment in Stunning Detail
Our new generation Exmor T for mobile sensor[1] captures more light than ever, meaning your photos will always be beautiful and expressive in any situation, especially at night and in low-light situations.
Impressive Portraits, Powered by A.I.
The Xperia 5 V is perfect for portraits. A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) analyses the focus, white balance, and exposure to automatically give you the best shot each time. Point and shoot and your phone will do the rest.
Capture You and Your World
The Xperia 5 V camera excels in any situation. Whether it's day or night, whatever the angle, and if you're shooting portraits, landscapes, food or anything else, you'll get great shots without compromising on quality.
Express yourself with Xperia
Shoot and share vibrant photos and videos thanks to Xperia's incredible colour expression and artistic capabilities. It's easy and fun.
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A minute to make incredible videos[2]
Vlogging has never been easier. Just select your photos, videos, music[3] and the duration, and the Xperia will automatically create an influencer-level video.
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See How Easy is to Create Videos
Colours That Shape Your World
Creative Look can change the mood and tone of your photos or videos, adding emotion to your creations.
Stand Out Portraits
The Xperia 5 V has a new improved bokeh mode[4] that will elevate your portrait pictures closer to professional cameras, even at night.
Don't be Afraid of the Dark
Bring dark scenes to life and capture what the naked eye can't see with the Night Shooting feature[5].
Superior Selfies: A Cover[6] that Helps You Take Better Selfies
The standing cover helps you take both horizontal and vertical portraits for social-optimised photos and videos.
You're the Star
Shoot photos or 4K videos using the front camera and use the timer and cover [6] to surprise your friends with the superb quality of your creations.
A Handy Hand Shutter[7]
Take photos using the Hand shutter feature. Simply show the Xperia 5 V the palm of your hand to start the photo self-timer.
A Vlogger's Dream
The Xperia 5 V contains a host of features designed to help you record high-quality videos with great audio. Easily make your videos stand out with colour tones and slow motion. You can also do live streaming and chat with your audience[8][9][10].
Smooth Video, Without the Bumps
The remarkable Sony Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye image stabilisation lets you record smooth stable videos even when you're walking[1].
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Cinematic slow-mo and Colour with Ease
Achieve perfect skin tones with the Xperia 5 V S-Cinetone for mobile technology. Capture incredible moments that'll wow your friends and followers in 4K 120fps slow-motion[9][11].
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A Mic Made for Vlogging
A pair of stereo mics let you capture the world around you - and a third mic, dedicated voice recording, prioritises what you're saying above all else. Plus, an Intelligent wind filter lets you capture clean and clear audio, so this background noise won't ruin your videos.
Elevate Every Vlog
Take your vlogging to the next level with the optional Vlogging Monitor[6] that lets you use the main camera to film and live stream yourself[10]. Our optional Bluetooth[6] shooting grip offers easy handling and physical controls, and a convenient mini tripod mode, for hands-free shots.
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Create Five Star Reviews
The Xperia 5 V is the smartphone of choice for product reviewers. The Product Showcase Setting on the main camera will automatically focus on the subject at the centre of the frame, switching easily between you and the product you're reviewing.
Entertainment: The Content You Love, At Its Best
Whatever content you love, you'll experience it better than ever on the Xperia 5 V. Songs, videos and images all appear sharp and pristine, and with Full-stage stereo speakers, 3.5 mm headphone jack or wireless connectivity, you have more ways to enjoy.
Enjoy a Room-Filling Sound
The evolved Full-stage stereo speakers positioned on the front of the device offer a clear and authentic sound that's loud enough to even fill a small room, and cleverly placed for great sound with the phone oriented horizontally or vertically.
Makes All Music Sound Better
Any audio will sound better, thanks to DSEE Ultimate. With powerful A.I. processing, fine details are restored on everything you listen to, whether from local files or streamed online[12].
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Get That Front Row Feeling
The Xperia 5 V comes with 360 Upmix technology that upmixes regular tracks into a three-dimensional sound. This makes all your music sound like you're sitting in the front row of a concert[3].
Be Surrounded by Authentic Sound
360 Reality Audio is recorded and mastered in the studio to help maximise your music experience. You'll get the full-scale audio experience, as if your favourite artist is playing live just for you[4][5][2].
The Best Sound, Wired Or Wireless
The Xperia 5 V has enough tricks up its sleeve to enhance the music you listen to, however you listen to it.
Audio Connection Made Intelligent
When paired with Sony headphones[2], the intelligent connection will adjust to your environment, meaning that your music won't be interupted even in busy places.
Love Wired Headphones? So Do We
Good news audiophiles: the Xperia 5 V has a 3.5 mm headphone jack, made using the highest quality materials and components, so you can get a high fidelity sound through your favourite wired headphones.
Bluetooth LE
Compared to a conventional connection, the latest Bluetooth LE Audio (Low Energy) lets you enjoy music with lower latency and reduced power consumption when using wireless headphones[2].
Say Hello To Snapdragon Sound
Xperia brings a new audio connection option for the very best audio, connectivity, and mobile innovations from Qualcomm Technologies. Snapdragon Sound is designed to deliver high-resolution music, crystal-clear voice calls, and smooth gaming - with superior connectivity and extended battery life [2][6].
Display: Beautiful Even When it's Bright
The Xperia 5 V's display is super bright and supports Real-time HDR, adjusing to your environment to offer you the best viewing experience, wherever you are–even when it's bright outside.
Ready for a Video Marathon?
You can watch more than 24 hours of videos on a single full battery charge[7].
Made for Multitaskers
Want to watch video while texting or browsing? We know you love to multitask, that's why we created a dedicated user interface for Multi-window, so that you can do everything at once.
Reach Your Most-Used Apps, Faster
Side Sense lets you access the apps that you use the most with one hand, and get to where you want to be faster than ever. You can even use it to control your Sony headphones [2][8].
Scrolling Made Smoother
A fast and smooth 120 Hz display lets you browse the internet or play games without experiencing blur or image lag[9].
Music Pro: Unleash Your Inner Creator
Music Pro lets you record, edit and tune your music straight from your phone without the need for an external microphone. It supports voice, guitars and pianos, helping you to unleash your inner musician[10].
Make The Next Must-Hear Podcast
If you're already a podcaster or have been thinking about starting one, now is your chance. With the Xperia 5 V you don't need complicated equipment or editing suites – just record, cut and upload straight from your phone[10][11].
Gaming: Elevate Every Game
Get in the game! The Xperia 5 V supports your gameplay whether your play for fun or to win. Share the moment of joy with a high-quality video, screenshot or even with livestream.
Game Enhancer Gives You the Edge
Game enhancer is your gaming control centre, letting you customise features and settings to create the perfect player experience. And now it comes with a refreshed interface.
More Features. More Fun
Whatever your style of gaming you'll have more fun playing alone or with friends, with dedicated features for all types of gamer.
Be Heard Loud and Clear
The Optimise voice chat feature makes your voice crystal clear. Your commands through voice chat help lead your team to victory.
Don't Let Low Battery Get in Your Way
Planning a long gaming session? Heat Suppression power control (HS) helps keep your phone cool and protects the battery when it's connected to a charger. All while maintaining optimum gaming performance.
Focus on the Game
With Competition set, notifications will be disabled so that you won't be bothered by calls, messages or notifications while you're playing[1].
Go Back in Time and Record
The Rewind time record allows you to record the previous 30 seconds of your game footage. So you'll never miss your best moment.
Record, Save and Share
Everyone loves a highlight reel. With the Xperia 5 V you can record at up to 120fps[2], to impress your community with fluid smooth videos.
Screenshots with a Click
When you're playing, your hands are busy and it can be hard to capture a screenshot. But the Xperia 5 V's physical shutter button isn't just for taking pictures—a quick tap instantly grabs a screenshot, and you don't need to change the grip or the hand position to do it.
Co-Developed with Esports Professionals
We've fine-tuned many features to be optimised for professional gamers. Precision controls, a 240 Hz Touch scanning rate and Fast Touch response all mean you get faster, more responsive gaming.
Light Up the Dark
The L-γ raiser[3] (Low gamma) makes it easier for you to see in dark places without overexposing bright areas of the screen. Spot enemies in the dark and strike first.
See the Action More Clearly
The Xperia 5 V lets you adjust the white balance, so that you can see the action clearly and won't be surprised by your opponents[3]. It's also better for your eyes and means that you can play for longer without strain.
Enhance What You Hear
An audio equaliser lets you adjust to hear minute sounds, like footsteps or distant gunshots. This means you'll know where your opponents are and can react before they do.
Stay Powered Up for Longer
With a powerful battery and latest chipset, you can enjoy your favourite games for longer when you're far away from a power outlet.
Optimised with Snapdragon Elite Gaming
The Xperia 5 V comes optimised with Snapdragon Elite Gaming[4] for superior performance.
Streaming Made Simple[5]
If you're a streamer or are thinking of starting, the Xperia 5 V offers a range of useful features and settings designed to make it easier for you to connect with your followers and build your fanbase.
Design Your Livestream[5]
Using intuitive UI, you can easily select a streaming account, change the title or description and choose a vertical or horizontal layout. You can also create a thumbnail, adjust the sound settings and much more.
Keep an Eye On Your Stats
With the Xperia 5 V, you can check your viewer stats, share content to social networks or adjust settings, all while streaming live. You can even use the chat box to interact with followers or enable/disable features, including the stream microphone or privacy screen[5].
See Everything in Summary
When your stream is over, a pop-up will appear that displays approximations of your key stats. This includes duration, total views and followers. If you want the most precise stats, you can access YouTube Studio to get the full story[5].
Performance: A Battery That Can Last Until The Next Day[1]
With a 5,000 mAh battery, you will forget about running out of power. The Xperia 5 V has enough battery to keep up with you until the next morning, with up to 50% battery left[1]. More time to do what you love and need.
Wireless Charging- Ready
Quick and convenient, just rest your Xperia 5 V on any compatible charge pad [2] and let the technology do the rest.
Share The Power
You can use the Xperia 5 V as a wireless charging pad to top up your other devices, such as headphones[3].
A Battery Built to Last
Batteries naturally lose their charge capacity over time. Xperia Adaptive Charging was designed to prevent this by ensuring the battery isn't overworked as it charges. This keeps the battery healthier for up to 3 years [4].
Performance For Comfortability
Designed to Keep it's Cool
A new processor, improved thermal management and a 40% increase in heat diffusion sheet volume, help the Xperia 5 V stay cool, even during extended periods of intense use.
Extraordinary Performance
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile platform[5] uses ground-breaking AI to power extraordinary new experiences and increase battery efficiency. It‘s faster and more efficient when handling multiple tasks, so you can shoot photos and videos, watch content, browse, connect, and play for longer–all without compromising on performance.
Protection from Drops and Scratches
The Xperia 5 V uses Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 in the front and back, which contains an average of 22% of pre-consumer recycled content. It also maintains superior scratch resistance and improves drop performance on rougher surfaces.
A Little Water is No Big Deal
Enjoy the freedom to take pictures close to the water, whether at the pool or beach. The Xperia 5 V is IP65/68 rated, which means you don’t have to worry about water or dust impacting your device[6].
Security at Your Fingertips
Unlock your phone quickly and conveniently using your fingertips. This makes access easier than ever, while keeping the contents of your phone safer.
Make the Change
Whether you're switching from an Android or an iOS device, it's easy to make the change and to transfer all of your data and apps to your brand new Xperia[7].
Swap Sims in Seconds
If you're travelling abroad and want to switch the SIM card, the Xperia 5 V's SIM tray is designed to open easily and without special tools. The Xperia 5 V also supports a wider choice of carriers offering eSIM convenience[8].
Connect Faster with 5G[9]
Faster download speeds, smoother streaming, and high-resolution compatibility with super-fast 5G speeds on the Xperia 5 V[9].
Welcome to Wi-Fi 6E
With Wi-Fi 6E[10] you can enjoy higher download and upload speeds, lower latency, and improved connectivity, even when multiple devices are connected to the same network.
Connectivity, Made Smarter
Smart connectivity takes Xperia's deep learning technology powered by Sony's Neural Network Libraries and analyses Wi-Fi signals to predict near-future connectivity issues. This means you will always be on the best connection available, whether that's 4G, 5G or Wi-Fi.
Sustainability: Help Build a Better Future
From packages without plastic[1] to accessibility features, we're working to create a more sustainable and inclusive society.
Meet our Original Blended Material
The Xperia 5 V's packaging uses Sony's Original Blended Material, which is made from bamboo, sugarcane fibres, and post-consumer recycled paper, all of which are readily available around the world's largest manufacturing hubs in Asia.
We're Making Packaging Sustainable
As part of our sustainability drive, the Xperia 5 V packaging has eliminated plastic components or replaced them with paper materials[1]. We've also made the packaging slim and compact for more efficient transportation.
We're Using More Recycled Plastic
At Sony we've reduced our use of non-renewable resources by developing SORPLAS, a recycled plastic that is eco-conscious and offers high performance, making it ideal for our new products.
We're Improving Accessibility
From enabling voice control to increasing text size, the Xperia 5 V includes a range of accessibility features, enabling anyone to communicate freely, whatever their individual needs.
Photography Pro Helps Everyone Take Better Photos
With the latest Photography Pro, you can opt to have a sound played when your Xperia camera tilts to one side or the other. So, a person who is blind or has low vision can take a straight picture. We've also updated the User Interface to make it easier to use.
