With an (almost) identical feature list as its bigger brother, it's certainly a smart move on Sony's part to bring the price of its flagship down a peg or two. I might be seeing double, but considering you can get a similar sort of experience as the Xperia 1 for just a little bit less, then the...

Cheaper than Xperia 1 with similar list of features; Colour accurate 21:9 screen; Battery life is much better

Similar issues with video stabilisation; HDR is a bit dull

Sony has made some very good phones down the years, and yet it struggles to make a dent in the sales figures reported by the likes of Apple and Samsung. We've been testing out the Sony Xperia 5 to see if it might attract a few more phone buyers to the brand.

Crisp and vibrant display; Very decent camera performance; Bloat-free Android

Ultra-tall screen feels a little weird; Oddly placed fingerprint sensor; Glossy back gets smudged quickly

This is the latest offering from Sony. Like most Sony offerings it is high specification, the 21:9 screen ratio may not suit all and like a lot of recent offerings there is no 3.5mm socket for headphones. Read on for more details of this latest offering to pass my desk courtesy of Vodafone.

When I reviewed the 6.5-inch Sony Xperia 1 back in June I was impressed by its 21:9 aspect ratio and superb 4K OLED screen. However, I was a little put off by its size, which made it unwieldy to pocket and challenging to use for those with smaller hands. At £849 (inc.

However, the Xperia 5 is a slightly more discreet alternative, with one or two thoughtfully downscaled components. At just £699 it's around £150 cheaper than the Xperia 1 , making it a tempting value proposition.

(Still) the best camera we've seen on a Sony phone; Sony design fairly distinctive; Balanced; attractive OLED display

21:9 screen has its practical drawbacks; Camera good; but not among the best; Strong rivals at the same price

Hot on the heels of the Xperia 1, the Xperia 5 is another strong flagship-level phone from Sony, this time offering a slightly better balance between top-end specifications and everyday practicality. The Xperia 5 sacrifices a little of the wow factor for a little more usability – but we’re quite happy with the trade-off.

(Still) the best camera we’ve seen on a Sony phone; Sony design fairly distinctive; Balanced, attractive OLED display;

21:9 screen has its practical drawbacks; Camera good, but not among the best; Strong rivals at the same price;

It's hard to know what to think of the Xperia 5. It has a superb, cinematic screen, great stereo speakers and solid battery life. However, it's badly let down by poor biometrics and some strange design choices.

This was worth everything penny together with the free headset

The Sony Xperia 5 is basically a somewhat shrunken version of the Sony Xperia 1. Sony saved the additional 'Compact' name for a good reason. Here, too, the Japanese manufacturer relies on a tall display. Do you think there are any advantages to this

Super performance; Good battery life; Chic design

21:9 display format; Weak camera

Excellent display; Versatile camera; Good battery life;

Awkward fingerprint scanner; Side Sense is temperamental; No case included;