When it comes to the best phones, Sony might not hold much market share, but it does hold a share in many people's hearts. It's a brand that does things a little differently from the norm, at the ...

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The Xperia 5 II sports the traditional Sony aesthetic: It's long and thin, with sleek edges. It measures 6.2 by 2.7 by 0.3 inches (HWD) and weighs 5.8 ounces. The 6.1-inch, 2,520-by-1,080 OLED display ...

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Sony brings most of its best technology to a more palatable price but the Xperia 5 III flirts with a few too many compromises to make it a smash hit. Sony brings most of its best technology to a more ...

Following a couple years of lackluster releases, Sony’s Xperia phones have sort of flown under the radar—especially in the U.S. where Sony phones are typically only available unlocked and not sold ...

As announced last week, Sony's new flagship smartphone, the Xperia 5 II, is now officially out. As is typical of Sony's smartphones, the Xperia 5 II has a strong photography emphasis, with a triple ...

The Sony Xperia 5 II is a smaller, less-expensive version of the Xperia 1 II. It offers most of the powerful features in a more comfortable and pocketable size. It's an ideal choice for media lovers, ...

Sony is announcing two new phones today, the Xperia 1 III and the Xperia 5 III. Both are the latest in Sony’s campaign to redefine the Xperia brand as a kind of sibling to its well-regarded Alpha ...

After launching the upgraded Xperia 1 V and 10 V earlier this year, Sony has followed up with its middle-of-the-range (but by no means mid-range) Xperia 5 which has now also been given the Mark V ...

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Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...