What the Critics Are Saying...

- Taylor Kerns, Android PoliceIf you value the exact combination of the 5 II's unique features like its tall, narrow body, physical shutter button, uninterrupted display, and headphone jack, live your truth and pick one up. On its face, it's definitely not a bad phone. But considering the corners that were cut relative to simila...

- Samuel Huang, G Style MagazineThe Xperia 5 II is just such a joy to hold and use thanks in part to its smaller size. I had forgotten just how nice it was to use a smaller phone and one where I didn’t need two hands to operate. Aside from the size, the Xperia 5 II was capable of handling any app I threw at it. Performance is grea...

- Nick Gray, PhandroidThe Sony Xperia 5ii is a great smartphone for loyal Sony fans, but there are plenty of other options that can deliver better performance, along with great cameras that don’t require as much work.

- Samuel Huang, G Style MagazineIt might not look it, but it is much smaller than the Xperia 1 II and much smaller than practically every Android smartphone out there right now. Its tall, narrow body makes it so comfortable to hold and you should have no problem at all using it one-handed. It’s actually been a good long while sinc...

- Chris Welsch, DxOMarkThe Sony Xperia 5 II turns in an average performance overall among the devices we’ve put through our Display testing protocol to this point. In general conditions — indoors during the daytime and in the shade outside — it is quite readable, has a suitable level of brightness, and renders colors well...
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Common Questions
Sony released the Xperia 5 II on December 4, 2020.
The Xperia 5 II price will vary depending on retailer, age, special offers and whether or not it's purchased with a service plan. If purchased with a 2 year service contract for example, you would likely pay much less for the phone itself up front. You can compare Sony Xperia 5 II prices from around the web here on The Informr.
We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the Sony Xperia 5 II user manual here.
Sony backs up the Xperia 5 II with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your Xperia 5 II has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Sony support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Sony's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
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Manuals / User Guides
- Sony Xperia 5 II Manual (PDF)
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