Sony Xperia 5 Plus Price in India August 2021, Release Date & Specs

Sony Xperia 5 Plus details

Buy For

OLED display
Robust performance
Impressive camera
Ample storage

Beware of

Unusual aspect ratio

Verdict

Sony Xperia 5 Plus offers a decent spec-sheet for the mobile-buyers of this generation. Due to its OLED display, the device has improved image quality, better display and an ultra-thin design. The camera setup is admirable along with an immersive display. However, the aspect ratio of the smartphone might seem a bit unusual for you. Other brands, however, may offer a complete flagship smartphone at this price range so it is subject to face tough competition in the market.

A decent quality smartphone

Display and Camera

Sony Xperia 5 Plus flaunts a 6.6-inch OLED display. There is a screen resolution of 1,080 x 2,520 pixels and a pixel density of 415PPI. To protect the screen from scratches and marks, it has a Corning Gorilla Glass v6. With an aspect ratio of 21:9, it offers a stunning viewing experience.

For the optics, the smartphone comes with a triple primary lens setup, which includes 48MP, 12MP and 12MP lenses. The front camera is provided with an 8MP lens to capture sharp selfies.

Configuration and Battery

Sony Xperia 5 Plus is based on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset. It is coupled with octa-core Kryo 585 processors, which consists of a 2.84GHz single-core, 2.42GHz tri-core and 1.8GHz quad-core setup. There is an Adreno 650 GPU for graphics. It has a 6GB RAM to ensure great gaming and multitasking experience without lagging.

The smartphone derives power from a 4,000mAh Li-ion battery. There is also fast charging support to refill the battery within a short duration.

Storage and Connectivity

Sony Xperia 5 Plus comes with a 128GB internal memory, which can provide a sufficient space to keep a lot of files and data. It can be expanded up to 1TB with the expense of a microSD card.

The device supports a wide range of connectivity options including Wi-Fi, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth v5.0, A-GPS, NFC, etc.

Sony Xperia 5 Plus Specifications

Key Specs

RAM	6 GB
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Rear Camera	48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP
Front Camera	8 MP
Battery	4000 mAh
Display	6.6 inches

General

Launch Date	August 30, 2021 (Unofficial)
Operating System	Android v10 (Q)

Performance

Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
CPU	Octa core (2.84 GHz, Single core, Kryo 585 + 2.42 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 585 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 585)
Architecture	64 bit
Graphics	Adreno 650
RAM	6 GB

Display

Display Type	OLED
Screen Size	6.6 inches (16.76 cm)
Resolution	1080 x 2520 pixels
Aspect Ratio	21:9
Pixel Density	415 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)	84.68 %
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass v6,
Bezel-less display	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch

Design

Height	168.2 mm Compare Size
Width	71.6 mm
Thickness	8.1 mm

Camera

Main Camera
Camera Setup	Triple
Resolution	48 MP Primary Camera 12 MP, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 12 MP Telephoto Camera
Autofocus	Yes, Phase Detection autofocus
OIS	Yes
Flash	Yes, LED Flash
Image Resolution	8000 x 6000 Pixels
Settings	Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes	Continuos Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features	Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus
Front Camera
Camera Setup	Single
Resolution	8 MP Primary Camera

Battery

Capacity	4000 mAh
Type	Li-ion
Removable	No
Quick Charging	Yes, Fast
USB Type-C	Yes

Storage

Internal Memory	128 GB
Expandable Memory	Yes, Up to 1 TB

Network & Connectivity

SIM Slot(s)	Single SIM, GSM
SIM Size	SIM1: Nano
Network Support	4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G
VoLTE	Yes
SIM 1	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
Wi-Fi	Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n
Wi-Fi Features	Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.0
GPS	Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC	Yes
USB Connectivity	Mass storage device, USB charging

Multimedia

Loudspeaker	Yes
Audio Jack	USB Type-C

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Position	Side
Other Sensors	Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope

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Sony Xperia 5 Plus FAQs

When will Sony Xperia 5 Plus be launched?

The expected launch date of Sony Xperia 5 Plus is 29 July 2021.
Will Sony Xperia 5 Plus support Quick Charging?

Yes, Sony Xperia 5 Plus is expected to support Quick Charging.
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