Sony Xperia 5 II – the return of the samurai?

Sony Xperia 5 II – the return of the samurai?

 

Once again, Insider Evan Blass posted images of the new device from the Japanese brand Sony. The photos clearly show that the Sony Xperia 5 II has indeed received the much-desired 3.5mm headphone jack.

 

Sony Xperia 5 II – the return of the samurai?

 

Good news for fans: the phone features stereo speakers, and there is a Pro Cam app for camera settings. In the box, users will find a protective case and a DualShock 4 Phone Clip for connecting to a gamepad.

 

Sony Xperia 5 II – the return of the samurai?

Sony Xperia 5 II: declared specifications

 

The presentation of the new device is expected on September 17, 2020. At least, the manufacturer has already sent notifications to partners about the event. The Sony Xperia 5 II will be presented there, but it is not yet confirmed. However, the likelihood is high.

 

Sony Xperia 5 II – the return of the samurai?

 

The Japanese are a reserved people, so detailed specifications of the smartphone remain unknown to fans for now. Only basic details are known, which have not been confirmed or denied.

 

Sony Xperia 5 II – the return of the samurai?

 

Chipset Snapdragon 865
RAM 8 GB
Internal storage 128 GB
Expandable storage Yes, microSD cards
Display (size, type) 6.1 inches, OLED
Screen resolution, refresh rate Full HD+, 120 Hz
Battery capacity 4000 mAh
Cameras 12 MP, f/1.7 + 12 MP, f/2.4 + 12 MP, f/2.2

 

Sony Xperia 5 II – the return of the samurai?

 

Basically, this is all we know about the new Sony Xperia 5 II. It can also be assumed that the price will be astronomical. After all, this is not Sony if the new device turns out to be in the budget segment immediately after release.

Sony Xperia 5 II – the return of the samurai?

On the other hand, among similar class and functionality smartphones, the choice is limited. From the premium segment, we have the iPhone with its operating system and quirks regarding processor slowdown caused by firmware. And among Android devices, Samsung with its doubled price and Huawei, which has already lost Google services support.