Should You Upgrade from the Xperia 1 V to the Xperia 5 V?
A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the Xperia 1 V to the Xperia 5 V.
Probably not — keep your Xperia 1 V
The Xperia 5 V is newer than the Xperia 1 V, and the BeastScore drops from 84.1 to 80.8. The biggest improvements: 5 g lighter, launched $400 cheaper. Trade-offs to know: performance rated 10 points lower, camera rated 3 points lower.
What you gain with the Xperia 5 V
- +5 g lighter
- +Launched $400 cheaper
What you give up
- −Performance rated 10 points lower
- −Camera rated 3 points lower
- −0.4" smaller screen
- −4 GB less RAM
| Spec | Xperia 1 V | Xperia 5 V | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeastScore (overall) | 84.1 | 80.8 | −3.3 (4%) |
| Performance score | 90 | 80 | −10 (11%) |
| Camera score | 85 | 82 | −3 (4%) |
| Battery score | 86 | 86 | No real change |
| Display score | 88 | 88 | No real change |
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | No real change |
| Wired charging | 30W | 30W | No real change |
| Screen size | 6.5" | 6.1" | −0.4" (6%) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | No real change |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,000 nits | No real change |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | No real change |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | −4 GB (33%) |
| Weight | 187 g | 182 g | −5 g (3%) |
| Launch price | $1,399 | $999 | −$400 (29%) |
Upgrade if…
- Your Xperia 1 V is damaged or no longer receives the updates you need
Xperia 1 V vs Xperia 5 V: Upgrade FAQ
Is it worth upgrading from the Xperia 1 V to the Xperia 5 V?
Probably not — keep your Xperia 1 V. The Xperia 5 V is newer than the Xperia 1 V, and the BeastScore drops from 84.1 to 80.8. The biggest improvements: 5 g lighter, launched $400 cheaper. Trade-offs to know: performance rated 10 points lower, camera rated 3 points lower.
What is the biggest difference between the Xperia 1 V and Xperia 5 V?
5 g lighter: 187 g on the Xperia 1 V vs 182 g on the Xperia 5 V.
Does the Xperia 5 V have a bigger battery than the Xperia 1 V?
No — both have about the same battery capacity (5,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh).
Who should upgrade to the Xperia 5 V?
Upgrade if: Your Xperia 1 V is damaged or no longer receives the updates you need.