Sony Xperia 5 II Price in South Africa
Expected Retail Price
ZAR13158
Price of Sony Xperia 5 II in South Africa as of Oct 2026.
Key Features:
Brand: SONY
Display: 6.1" OLED, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
Chipset: Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
Camera: Triple: 12 MP (wide), 12 MP (telephoto), 12 MP (ultrawide)
Battery: 4,000 mAh / 21W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min
Memory: 8 GB RAM / 125 GB storage
Should you buy the Sony Xperia 5 II?
Reasons to Buy
- 4,000 mAh battery capacity
- 6.1" OLED, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 display for media and everyday use
- Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) platform for daily performance
Reasons to Avoid
- Real-world camera, gaming, and battery results may differ from specs-only analysis.
Detailed Specifications
Launch
| Announced | 2020-09-17 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2020-10-12 |
| Device type | Phone |
| Model number | SO-52A, XQ-AS52, XQ-AS62, XQ-AS72, A002SO, SOG02 |
Body
| Dimensions | 158 x 68 x 8 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 163 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | OLED, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Brightness | 600 nits max brightness (measured) |
Platform
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage | 125 GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Camera
| Rear camera | Triple: 12 MP (wide), 12 MP (telephoto), 12 MP (ultrawide) |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP |
| Rear features | Zeiss optics, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking |
| Selfie camera | Single: 8 MP (wide) |
| Selfie camera MP | 8 MP |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p, 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
Battery
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion |
| Wired charging | 21W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min |
Connectivity
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | 1 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint | side-mounted |
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers, 3.5mm jack |
| Colors | Black, Grey, Blue, Pink |
Specifications last checked Jun 29, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Sony Xperia 5 II was officially 2020-10-12.
The starting retail price for the Sony Xperia 5 II in South Africa is currently za ZAR13158.
It features a 6.1" OLED, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 display with 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio resolution.
The verified rear camera specification is Triple: 12 MP (wide), 12 MP (telephoto), 12 MP (ultrawide), with video recording listed as 4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p, 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS.
The device lists a 4,000 mAh Li-Ion battery, with 21W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min wired charging.
