![]() ![]() There also isn't a noticeable camera bump, in contrast to the vast majority of phones on the market these days. It's always nice to see at least one unique colour option, and it certainly makes the Xperia 5 V stand out when not hidden behind a case. The 5V is available in three colours, with a choice of either Black, Platinum or the Blue option I've got here. More standard options are available, though. The Xperia 5 V is a smart-looking phone, especially in the Blue colourway. The back side is also comprised of frosted glass, which provides a nice contrast to the shiny aluminium. The Xperia 5 V is also well-constructed, complete with aluminium sides and front glass that's Gorillla Glass Victus 2. The boxier shape and taller feel takes some getting used to, but it's only a matter of moments before I was up and away with it. The 6.1-inch panel makes this a compact handset next to my Galaxy S21 Ultra, while the slightly smaller size of the Xperia 5 V makes it a little difficult to hold one-handed. This design may be a little out of kilter compared to more modern flagships and mid-range choices, but I don't mind it. In terms of its looks, the Xperia 5 V is reminiscent of Sony phones from years gone by, opting for a thin slab with more rounded corners. Its matte finish is smooth to the touch and is comfortable to hold. In the hand, the Xperia 5 V feels excellent. You also get a Micro SD card slot and a headphone jack, rarities on any phone these days. There's a reasonable dual camera setup with a 48MP main snapper and 12MP ultrawide, while the display is a tall and skinny 6.1-inch 2560x1080 OLED. The Xperia 5 V comes with last year's flagship Qualcomm chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (the same as the recently reviewed Honor Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design), 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Priced at £819 and seemingly only available in the UK at present, the Xperia 5 V represents the mid-range option with Sony's latest Xperia lineup of handsets, flanked by the flagship Xperia 1 V and the much more affordable Xperia 10 V. Well, on the first part, I feel like I'm the target market the second part perhaps not so much. ![]() Sony's Xperia 5 V was described to me by a representative as their more trendy flagship, designed for younger people and influencers. ![]()
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