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Sony Xperia 5
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Sony Xperia 5

Released: 2019, September 05Price: About 500 EURStatus: Available. Released 2019, October 05

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPUAdreno 640
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
Size6.1 inches, 86.9 cm, 2, (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeOLED, HDR BT.2020
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandSony
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
ModelSony Xperia 5
PriceAbout 500 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat19 1600/150 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS)
ColorsBlue, Red, Black, Grey
ModelsJ8210, J8270, J9210, SOV41, SO-01M
Single8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2019, October 05
Triple12 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
Weight164 g (5.78 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Display630 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66
Charging18W wired, PD2.0
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 6GB RAM
Released2019, September 05
Announced2019, September 05
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions158 x 68 x 8.2 mm (6.22 x 2.68 x 0.32 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6
Resolution1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~449 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
Loudspeaker-27.1 LUFS (Good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 334809 (v7), 416601 (v8), GeekBench: 10941 (v4.4), 2825 (v5.1), GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio qualityNoise -93.0dB / Crosstalk -89.4dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 96h

Sony Xperia 5 Overview

About Sony Xperia 5 Sony Xperia 5 is another flagship from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2019. Sony Xperia 5 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Sony Xperia 5 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Sony Xperia 5?

The Sony Xperia 5 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Sony Xperia 5 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Sony devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Sony Xperia 5 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia 5 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Xperia 5 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Xperia 5.