What the Critics Are Saying...
- Richard Priday, Tom's GuideThe Xperia 5 V keeps its predecessors' shape, long-lasting battery and focus on photo and video capture and editing. However, Sony has dropped the telephoto camera, while sticking the display with a static refresh rate and heavy bezels.
- Yasmine Crossland, Pocket-lintIn short, I think the Sony Xperia 5 V is a great phone. It's fast, the battery lasts for ages, it's comfortable to use one-handed, the camera is top-tier, and it has a few features that are rare these days, like the shutter button, SD card slot, and the 3.5mm audio port. Having said that, it's not f...
- Henry Burrell, Daily ExpressWe’ve enjoyed using the Xperia 5 V mostly because of its unusually tall and narrow design in a very well-built body, with top performance, solid battery life, and a refreshingly natural tone to the camera. The addition of two dedicated video apps to create films and content is great, and a real diff...
- Andrew Williams, TrustedReviewsThe Xperia 5 V is a pocket-friendly and powerful phone with unusual features like a headphone jack and expandable memory. It’s not perfect, but it is very easy to live with.
- What Hi-FiSony’s mid-range smartphone is cheaper than its predecessor while still offering the same excellent portable cinematic experience.
Prices (Where to Buy)
Common Questions
The Xperia 5 V 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 V prices from around the web here on The Informr.
We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the Sony Xperia 5 V user manual here.
Sony backs up the Xperia 5 V with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your Xperia 5 V 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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Resources
Manuals / User Guides
- Sony Xperia 5 V Manual (PDF)
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