Xperia 5 VII

Pro power and creativity in a compact design.

The Xperia 5 VII packs the flagship performance and advanced camera system of its larger sibling into a more compact and pocket-friendly design. It features a professional-grade triple-lens camera and a vibrant OLED display, tailored for creators on the go.

8.8

Editor score

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Editor scoring

Display9.0

Performance9.5

Camera9.2

Battery8.5

Design9.0

Verdict

Pros

Flagship processor in a compact body
Professional-grade camera with manual controls
Stunning 21:9 OLED display without a notch or cutout
Clean, near-stock Android software
Headphone jack and expandable storage

Cons

Slower charging speeds than many rivals
Side-mounted fingerprint sensor isn't for everyone
Tall 21:9 aspect ratio can be awkward for some apps

Full specifications

Display

Type: OLED
Size: 6.1 inches
Resolution: FHD+ (2520 x 1080 pixels)
Refresh rate: 120Hz
Peak brightness: 1500 nits
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 3
Features: 21:9 CinemaWide display
HDR BT.2020
Creator mode 'powered by CineAlta'

Performance

Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Process: 3nm
CPU: Octa-core
GPU: Adreno (Next-Gen)
AnTuTu: —
Geekbench (single): —
Geekbench (multi): —

Camera

4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p up to 240fps

Rear camera

4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p up to 240fps

Widef/1.9

50MP

Exmor T for mobile stacked CMOS sensor, OIS

Telephotof/2.3-f/2.8

12MP

Continuous optical zoom (85-125mm equivalent), OIS

Ultrawidef/2.2

12MP

123° field of view, Dual Pixel PDAF

ZEISS T* lens coatingReal-time Eye AF (Human, Animal, Bird)Photography ProCinematography Pro

Front camera

4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Widef/2.0

12MP

24mm equivalent

5-axis gyro-EISHDR

Battery & charging

Capacity: 5000 mAh
Type: Li-Po
Wired: 30W USB Power Delivery 3.0 (50% in 30 min, advertised)
Wireless: 15W Qi wireless charging
Reverse: 5W reverse wireless charging
Endurance: —

Build & design

Dimensions: 154 x 68 x 8.3 mm
Weight: 168 g
Materials: Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 3), aluminum frame
Water/dust: IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant
Colors: Black
Platinum Silver
Forest Green

Software & AI

OS at launch: Android 16
Skin / UI: Sony's near-stock Android experience
Update policy: 3 years of OS updates, 4 years of security patches
AI features: AI-powered image processing
Smart battery management
Xperia AI assistant

Connectivity

Network: 5G, LTE, HSPA, GSM
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC: Yes
USB: USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM)
Infrared: No

Sensors

Fingerprint: Side-mounted (in power button)
Face unlock: 2D Software-based
Other sensors: Accelerometer
Gyro
Proximity
Barometer
Compass
Color spectrum sensor