Sony Xperia 5 II Deals - July 2026
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Enthusiasts who want a small, light 5G flagship with a headphone jack, expandable storage and manual camera controls, and who are happy to shoot in a pro mode rather than rely on automatic processing.
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About the Sony Xperia 5 II
The Xperia 5 II is the phone people reach for when every other flagship has become too big. At 158mm tall, 68mm wide and 163g it is genuinely one-handed in a way almost nothing else with a Snapdragon 865 inside ever managed, and the tall 21:9 shape means it stays narrow rather than short. Sony aimed it squarely at enthusiasts. The 6.1-inch OLED runs at 120Hz, there is a 3.5mm headphone jack driving properly tuned front stereo speakers, a microSD slot and IP65/IP68 water resistance, and the camera app is built around Sony's Alpha know-how with manual controls, eye autofocus and 20fps burst shooting with continuous tracking. The trade-offs are real: the triple 12MP camera needs you to work for good results and its automatic mode is less forgiving than a Pixel or an iPhone, the 4,000mAh battery is only adequate given the 120Hz panel, and there is no wireless charging. Software ended at Android 12, so it is now a specialist choice rather than a mainstream one.
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Sony Xperia 5 II vs Xperia 5 III - Key Differences
| Feature | Sony Xperia 5 II | Sony Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 865 5G | Snapdragon 888 5G |
| Display | 6.1-inch 21:9 OLED, 1080 x 2520, 120Hz | 6.1-inch 21:9 OLED, 1080 x 2520, 120Hz |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh, 21W wired | 4,500 mAh, 50 percent in 30 minutes |
| Dimensions | 158 x 68 x 8 mm, 163 g | 157 x 68 x 8.2 mm, 168 g |
| Software | Launched on Android 10, updated to Android 12 | Launched on Android 11, updated to Android 13 |
| Storage options | 128GB or 256GB with 8GB RAM, microSD | 128GB or 256GB with 8GB RAM, microSD |
| Water resistance | IP65 and IP68 | IP65 and IP68 |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £499.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sony Xperia 5 II worth buying?
It is worth it if you specifically want a small, light flagship with a headphone jack, expandable storage and manual camera controls, because very little else offers that combination. The camera's automatic mode is average, battery life is only adequate and software support ended at Android 12. Buy it for the size, the audio and the photography tools rather than as a general-purpose upgrade.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 II have a headphone jack?
Yes. Sony kept the 3.5mm headphone jack and pairs it with front-facing stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio support and DSEE Ultimate upscaling. It is one of the main reasons the phone still has a following among people who listen with wired headphones.
Is the Sony Xperia 5 II waterproof?
It carries IP65 and IP68 ratings, which covers low-pressure water jets as well as immersion in up to 1.5m of fresh water for 30 minutes. That is among the more thorough ratings on any phone, though water damage is still not covered by warranty.
How good is the Sony Xperia 5 II camera?
The hardware is strong: three 12MP sensors covering ultrawide, standard and a 70mm telephoto giving 3x optical zoom, with Zeiss optics, eye autofocus and 20fps burst shooting with autofocus and exposure tracking. Getting the best from it means using the manual Photography Pro app, because the point-and-shoot results are less polished than rivals from the same era. Video is a strength, with 4K HDR recording at up to 120fps.
How long does the Sony Xperia 5 II battery last?
The 4,000mAh battery will see out a normal day, but pushing the 120Hz display and shooting a lot of video will bring it up short by the evening. It charges at 21W over USB Power Delivery, reaching about 50 percent in 30 minutes, and there is no wireless charging.
Should I buy the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Xperia 5 III?
The Xperia 5 III is the newer phone, with a Snapdragon 888 in place of the 865, a larger 4,500mAh battery and one extra year of Android updates, reaching Android 13 rather than Android 12. The Xperia 5 II is 5 grams lighter and shares the same 6.1-inch 21:9 120Hz OLED, headphone jack, microSD slot and IP65/IP68 rating, so the everyday experience is very similar.
Sony Xperia 5 II Specifications
General
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
12
Primary Camera
12 , f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Primary Camera Video
4K@24/30/60/120fs HDR, 1080, 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Second Camera
12 , f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Third Camera
12 , f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Selfie Camera Features
HDR
Primary Selfie Camera
8 , f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Resolution
2160
Selfie Video Resolution
1080@30fs, 5-axis gyro-EIS
Display
Type
OLED, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
Display Size
6.1
Display Resolution
1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~449 ppi density)
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Snapdragon 865 5G
GPU
Adreno 650
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Memory Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal Storage
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66
5G
1, 3, 8, 28, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
NFC
Yes
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Battery
Battery
4000
Charging
21W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass