#sony xperia z5 review

After 5 generations of the Xperia flagship series, we think Sony has done a terrific job at making the Xperia Z5 its best smartphone to date. Sony Xperia Z5 specs: 5.2-inch IPS LCD @ 1080×1920 pixels, 403ppi Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 ARM Cortex A53 1.5GHz quad-core, ARM Cortex A57 2.0GHz quad-core Adreno 430 Graphics 3GB LPDDR4 RAM 32GB internal storage Up to 200GB via microSD LTE Cat. Sony has confirmed that it will launch the Xperia 1 VIII on May 13 at 11:00 AM JST. Expected Sony Xperia 1 VIII specs Expected redesigned body Square camera module Expected rear cameras: 16mm ultrawide 24mm wide-angle New telephoto sensor Expected two-day battery life Launch date: May 13, 2026 Sony’s Xperia 1 VIII has surfaced in an eSIM database, hinting that the next-generation flagship is already in testing. Despite Sony’s quieter smartphone strategy in recent years, the Xperia 1 VIII seems ready to continue the brand’s legacy of creator-focused, camera-first Android flagships. While details on design and cameras remain scarce, Sony is expected to debut the Xperia 1 VIII in mid-2026, roughly following the Xperia 1 VII’s June release schedule. Sony has officially unveiled the Xperia 10 VII, a mid-range smartphone that brings notable upgrades over its predecessor while sticking to Sony’s signature compact form factor. Read more in our articles including "Sony Xperia Z5 unboxed and second look" and "Sony confirms Xperia 1 VIII launch date".