UAE Price
AED 3,299
India Price
₹89,999
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Smartphone · Sony · 2024
The Sony Xperia 5 256GB is Sony's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.1 inches, 86.9 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) chipset. It comes with a 3140 mAh battery. At AED 3,299 in the UAE and ₹89,999 in India, it sits firmly in the upper mid-range tier.
The Sony Xperia 5 256GB excels with its 21:9 1080x2520 OLED display offering 449 ppi for sharp media viewing, dual 12MP telephoto and wide lenses with 5-axis OIS delivering stable 2x optical zoom, and a 3140mAh battery rated for 96 hours of endurance. It targets media consumers who prioritize cinematic screen ratio and professional-grade stabilization for handheld video, not gamers or heavy multitaskers. Its weakness is dated hardware: Android 9.0 upgradable only to Android 11, and the Snapdragon 855 chipset lacks 5G support despite the listing. In UAE at AED 3299, it’s competitive because few phones offer this screen ratio and OIS dual-cam setup at this price. In India at ₹89999, it’s severely overpriced—flagships like the Pixel 8 or iPhone 14 offer newer chips, 5G, and Android 14 for less than half the cost. Skip it in India; consider UAE only if screen and camera stability are non-negotiable.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Ion 3140 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0 |
| Battery Capacity | 3140 mAh |
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, predictive dual pixel PDAF, 5-axis OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, predictive PDAF, 2x optical zoom, 5-axis OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking |
| Video | 4K@24/30fps HDR, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS) |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS) |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat19 1600/150 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| Dimensions | 158 x 68 x 8.2 mm (6.22 x 2.68 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 164 g (5.78 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | OLED, HDR BT.2020 |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 86.9 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~449 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
| Colors | Blue, Red, Black, Grey |
| Models | J8210, J8270, J9210, SOV41, SO-01M |
| Price | About 500 EUR |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 334809 (v7), 416601 (v8) GeekBench: 10941 (v4.4), 2825 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | 630 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -27.1 LUFS (Good) |
| Audio quality | Noise -93.0dB / Crosstalk -89.4dB |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 96h |
| Announced | 2019, September 05. Released 2019, October 05 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Common questions about the Xperia 5 VI.
It may not be the best choice in 2026 due to its 2024 release, as newer models will likely offer better software support and features. However, if you find it at a steep discount and prioritize compact design and build quality, it could still serve well for basic to moderate use.
The Sony Xperia 5 256GB is priced at AED 3299 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Sony Xperia 5 256GB is priced at ₹89999 in India. It is available through select electronics retailers and official Sony online channels.
The camera delivers sharp, well-balanced photos with excellent color accuracy and strong low-light performance. It handles fast-moving subjects with reliable autofocus and consistent 4K video capture.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, calls, and media playback. Heavy usage may require a midday charge, but it holds up well for a compact phone.
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