Sony Xperia 5 V to find sole home with O2 in the UK

The Sony Xperia 5 V has chosen O2 as its exclusive home in the UK, offering Sony enthusiasts a unique opportunity to experience this impressive device.

Sony Xperia 5 V to find sole home with O2 in the UK
Sony Xperia 5 V to find sole home with O2 in the UK.

Sony fans in the UK have a reason to rejoice as O2 has snagged the exclusive rights to provide the Sony Xperia 5 V. While the carrier is keeping the contract details under wraps until the phone's launch on September 28, for those looking to go SIM-free, the Xperia 5 V will come with a price tag of £850.

Sony Xperia 5 V to find sole home with O2 in the UK

O2 is known for its innovative split contracts, where your monthly bill decreases once you've paid off the phone, covering only your voice and data plan. Speaking of data plans, O2 is sweetening the deal by offering up to 25GB for roaming within the EU.

But that's not all. Depending on your plan, you could score some fantastic perks, including up to 6 months of free access to Disney+, Amazon Prime, and Audible. Plus, O2's Priority service grants you early access to tickets and discounted prices for concerts.

Sony Xperia 5 V specs

This Sony Xperia 5 V is a powerhouse, driven by the Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and operating on the Android 13 system. The display is safeguarded by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and boasts an impressive range of features, including 1 billion colors, a silky-smooth 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10 support, and BT.2020 color technology. The 6.1-inch OLED capacitive touchscreen offers a crisp resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels.

Under the hood, you'll find 8GB of RAM and options for either 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. The camera setup is equally impressive, with a dual rear configuration consisting of a 48MP wide lens and a 12MP ultrawide lens. On the front, there's a single 12MP wide camera. Notably, these cameras come equipped with Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, LED flash, panorama mode, HDR, and eye tracking capabilities.

Powering the Xperia 5 V is a robust Li-Po 5000mAh battery that supports fast charging at 30W, promising 50% charge in just 30 minutes. It also offers wireless charging and reverse wireless charging for added convenience. In terms of sensors, the device includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, barometer, compass, and color spectrum sensor, with native support for Sony Alpha cameras.

With dimensions measuring 154 x 68 x 8.6 mm and a weight of 182 grams, the Sony Xperia 5 V is set to make its mark in the UK market with its impressive blend of features and capabilities.

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