Customers recognize the Xperia 5's camera as a standout feature, praising its excellent performance. The build quality of the phone is also well-received, with users appreciating its durability and premium feel.
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Pros mentioned:
Camera
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best phone, with the best camera,best sound,best resolution of screen.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Oled screen, One-hand use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Most underrated phone of 2019
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This phone is a gem. I found a cheap open box deal and when I opened it, all the contents were still brand new. This phone is stacked.
Perfect size for one hand use
Crispy oled screen
6gb ram
128gb storage with expandable memory slot
Super fast processor (855)
Near stock Android
Amazing battery. I get 5hrs SOT with 50% left
Manual mode camera is nice
The battery optimization is what really sold me on keeping this phone. Sony nailed it with this phone.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
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Battery lasts the day unless I'm playing alot of games, but doesn't matter much because it charges quickly. Like the fact in can add a micro SD card, and it fits in my pocket better than my old Motorola. Only downside is it's cheaper now then when I bought it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Build quality, Oled screen
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for Verizon
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This phone works great on Verizon and you will get HD Voice (VoLTE) which AT&T won't provision for unlocked phones. Wifi calling however is not provisioned which is the same for all US carriers when dealing with unlocked phones. Build quality of this phone is top notch, it is slippery so make sure you get a case that will provide some grip. Love the OLED screen, very fast performance too.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Why SONY cellphones are not more popular than Samsung is beyond Me. I have other SONY products and have had over the years. I have had LG, Motorola, HTC and the last was a Samsung. I purchased this SONY because it was an unlocked, the SONY quality and how it felt in My hand with out a case ( will get one ). I completed a comparison of the other phones Samsung wasn't that impressed over time having it. LG if I hadn't have purchased the SONY -- LG is what I would have. The HTC I had years ago was great -- now their product is in dire need of improvements. Samsung and Apple I Phone have definetly worked hard to squeeze others out of the cell phone market. Yes it is hard to find accessories for the little guy cell phones. This phone is easy to operate ( one hand ) and the camera takes great pictures I say give this SONY a try.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best phone on the market!
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
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I bought this when it came out in November after seeing the Xperia 10 because I liked the form factor. It is easy to hold and use with one hand and you still get a nice sized screen. It is awesome to use the dual screen for GPS and music when on the road. I also like that this phone has a side fingerprint reader.
The glass it great too, I always try to take care of my phones but they usually end up getting scratched after a few months. So far after falling in the car several times this phone has no scratches and still looks new.
The quality of the camera and speakers is great too.
Next time I need another phone I hope Sony is still making one with this form factor.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Blown speaker
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
nearly perfect phone, imperfect cell service.
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Wouldn't recommend for AT&T customers. This is not the fault of Sony, but AT&T. They do not have a partnership for the 3G to 5G conversion. The Data connection is separate from the Talk connection, so just because you have LTE or 4G connectivity, you may not have voice connectivity. There is no partnership going forward when AT&T pulls its 3G tower support.
The phone is quite impressive though
One year in and my headset speaker is blown which is pretty awful when trying to watch videos without a headset.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Build quality, Camera
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony Xperia
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
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Love sony phones, the build quality surpasses the android competition. You'll need to learn how to use the camera if you want the best quality.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera
Cons mentioned:
Network connectivity
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great quality phone!
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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I enjoyed having this phone and the camera was great! I really enjoyed the phone but I couldn’t connect it with any service so I had to return it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great buy
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
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great phone had it for about two years and i love the form factor and special features
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
One-hand use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great shape, excellent screen.
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I love the feel of the phone in my hand even when upgrading from a much smaller phone. I'm able to mostly operate the phone in one hand and still keep a good grip on the phone. The taller screen allows me to see more of my feed on one page and is absolutely beautiful when watching movies and streaming videos.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Exactly what I expected!!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Would be a perfect phone if the battery would be stronger, other than that I love it.
A lot of reviews says that it's got sensor issue, not my case, everything works perfect!!!
Cameras a very nice, like way more than my girlfriend iPhone XS Max.
Highly recommend this phone.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Initially overpriced
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Price dependent
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
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The 21:9 aspect ratio is just a bit weird. Otherwise, this phone performs well. Its original release price was steep. Even its $700 price was high. $500 or less? Go for it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony nothing more to say
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
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Excellent phone I don't know why more people don't buy Sony phones. The reason for purchasing was because I wanted a phone with an excellent camera for my job and this has the best camera!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great phone
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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From the phone design to the pixel quality and additional features when taking pictures, these are all innovations that the new Sony phones have to offer. The decision to upgrade was not a let down.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Phone!!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Upgraded from the Xperia XZ model and everything here is smoother and the phone doesnt get warm. Had about a week with no complaints. Would definitely recommend as a purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera
Cons mentioned:
Faulty product
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Whacked out after 2 months!
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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I love Sony and this is my 5th Sony phone. When it worked it was great but after two months it whacked out, froze and started narrating on it's own. Really disappointed. Sony needs to start making high end products in Japan
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent performance
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Amazing phone easy to use, the camera is really good and also the battery.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pretty great phone all around
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Great phone to have. I just prefer my front camera on the right side and not to the left. The quality is excellent. My Xperia feels great in my hands. It's very sleek and demands a phone case asap, or else, your phone could slip away from you, or off any unsupported surface. I love how colorful the display is, it's fun and enjoyable...
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Build quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
love the screen.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The size of the phone is awesome..very unique piece of plastic.