Following a couple years of lackluster releases, Sonys Xperia phones have sort of flown under the radar– particularly in the U.S. where Sony phones are typically just offered opened and not offered through carriers. But Sony just revealed the Xperia 5 II, which looks like a streamlined little phone with some remarkably beefy specifications and features.
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Sony has actually likewise increased the touch sampling rate of the Xperia 5 IIs display to 240Hz. Paired with the phones Game Enhancer mode and Sonys brand-new HS Power Control function, which lets you power the phone without charging battery when plugged (which is supposed decrease heat from charging from slowing down the phone), Sony states the Xperia 5 II ought to be an effective mobile video gaming gadget.
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Sporting a 6.1-inch 21:9 OLED display, the Xperia 5 II seems a smaller variation of the Xperia 1 II, other than that the Xperia 5 II has a few brand-new functions not found on its bigger sibling. The most significant new function is a 120Hz refresh rate, which is a very first for any Sony phone.
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Meanwhile, on the within, the Xperia 5 II still provides full flagship-level specifications, including a Snapdragon 865 chip, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of base storage, microSD card slot, and a Hi-Res audio accredited earphone jack. And while Sony avoided the expensive in-screen finger print reader that is becoming more common on high-end phones, you still get a side-mounted fingerprint reader for simple access. Lastly, among its most impressive specs is that even with its smaller dimensions, the Xperia 5 II likewise has a 4,000 mAh battery, which is the exact same size battery Sony put in the Xperia 1 II, though sadly it appears you do not get assistance for wireless charging.
And while I wont state the phone is specifically flashy, I also want to call out the Xperia 5 IIs style. In some methods, with its dual speakers and reasonably decent-sized bezels throughout the top and bottom of its display, the Xperia 5 II is kind of a throwback to phone styling from a couple years back. Its truthfully sort of rejuvenating. I may even call it quaint. Heck, Sony even included the devoted side-mounted shutter button for its video camera, which is one function Ive always liked on Sony phones, but does not get a lot of love from other device makers.
While I havent had a possibility to inspect it out in person, the Xperia 5 II is providing me the same vibes I got from last years Xperia 1, which to me was the most underappreciated phone of 2019 (and Im sticking to it). Nevertheless, with a beginning cost of $950, the Xperia 5 II definitely aint low-cost.
One of its most outstanding specifications is that even with its smaller measurements, the Xperia 5 II also has a 4,000 mAh battery, which is the same size battery Sony put in the Xperia 1 II, though regretfully it appears you do not get support for wireless charging.
Heck, Sony even included the dedicated side-mounted shutter button for its cam, which is one function Ive always liked on Sony phones, but doesnt get a lot of love from other device makers.
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Around back, the Xperia 5 II offers three 12-MP rear electronic cameras with 16mm, 24mm, and 70mm full-frame comparable lenses that Sony states were designed to cover all the main focal lengths that professional photographers typically demand. And much like Sonys class-leading mirrorless video camera, the Xperia 5 II likewise comes with real-time subject tracking, eye AF, and the ability to shoot continually at as much as 20 fps with full auto direct exposure and autofocus. And as another initially, Sony claims the Xperia 5 II is the very first phone to offer assistance for 120 fps slow-motion video capture at 4K with HDR.
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Pre-orders for the Xperia 5 II begin on Sept. 29, though for some factor, actual shipments arent expected to begin until Dec. 4.
And just like Sonys class-leading mirrorless video camera, the Xperia 5 II likewise comes with real-time subject tracking, eye AF, and the capability to shoot constantly at up to 20 fps with complete auto exposure and autofocus. And as another initially, Sony claims the Xperia 5 II is the first phone to offer support for 120 fps slow-motion video capture at 4K with HDR.
