Screen:
6.1"
Weight:
172g
Water:
Waterproof
Charging:
30W
Optical Zoom:
None
Thickness:
8.2mm
Screen covers
83.2% of body
Reviews
Overall rating and the reviews that impact it
86
GSMCritic Rate
Very Good
Pros
Camera
Its cameras are beautifully tuned for pros who want to tinker.
[techradar]
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a unique smartphone in 2023 with a focus on photography that remains unchallenged by any non-Sony device.
[trustedreviews]
Design
It is a mighty, compact option that is a great buy for a certain kind of user.
[techradar]
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is one of the few premium compact smartphones on the market.
[lbtechreviews]
Display
Its screen is glorious.
[techradar]
Battery
Its battery lasts for ages.
[techradar]
Other
The phone is advanced but easy to use.
[digitalcameraworld]
The overall package is very slick and impressive.
[digitalcameraworld]
Cons
Camera
There is still a heat issue when taking photos and shooting video.
[techradar]
The phone does not have the latest in 2022 power of the Xperia 1 IV periscope zoom.
[techradar]
It has poor low-light camera performance.
[techradar]
It requires a lot of knowledge about photography to really squeeze the best out of the camera setup.
[trustedreviews]
Storage
It is pricey for a 128GB phone.
[techradar]
Other
Its auto mode also misses the mark in the dark – so it will not be for casual point and shooters.
[techradar]
Rankings
Where Sony Xperia 5 IV stands in 2022
Best Phone Of 2022
#8
Largest Screen
#81
Smallest Screen
#4
Lightest
#8
Thinnest
#31
Fastest Charging
#63
Highest Screen Ratio
#79
Cheapest
#71
