TOP 7 best Sony smartphones: 2024-2025 ranking in terms of price / quality and which model is better to choose

Sony is not a leader in the domestic market, but even after the appearance of an extensive Chinese range of technology, has a lot of fans.

Mobile phones of this company attract not only with an affordable price, but also with optimized functionality, powerful iron and nice appearance.

We invite you to explore several models in more detail. smartphones - the best in terms of price and quality.

Rating of the TOP 7 best Sony smartphones in price / quality ratio for 2024-2025

This rating includes the best Sony smartphones according to experts and ordinary users.

Place	Name	Price
TOP 7 best Sony smartphones in price / quality ratio for 2024-2025
1	Sony Xperia 5II	Ask for a price
2	Sony Xperia 10 II Dual	Ask for a price
3	Sony Xperia 5	Ask for a price
4	Sony Xperia 1	Ask for a price
5	Sony Xperia XZ1	Ask for a price
6	Sony Xperia 1II	Ask for a price
7	Sony Xperia J	Ask for a price

How to choose a Sony smartphone?

If you are going to buy a smartphone, when choosing, pay attention to the following points:

• camera quality (for mobile phones released before 2024-2025, the software stuffing is rather weak, so if it is important for you to get high-quality photos, refuse outdated models);
• autonomy (choose a battery with a capacity of at least 3500 mAh, as weaker ones will cause you inconvenience);
• body size (Sony launches compact models, but for a small handbag, choose the smallest device);
• physical memory (decide with the amount of ROM in advance, since most models do not have additional slots for memory cards);
• RAM (4 GB is the best option, which is enough for comfortable work).

You can learn more about the ratings of smartphones for a specific price in these articles: models up to 30000, 25000, 20000, 15000, 10000, 5000 rubles.

TOP 7 best Sony smartphones in price / quality ratio for 2024-2025

Sony Xperia 5 II

With this smartphone you will be taken to a new level of entertainment. The Alpha professional camera lets you shoot worse than a real photographer: the pictures are so clear and bright. ZEISS optics and ZEISS T anti-reflective coating will give you both magnificent landscapes and interesting portraits.

An OLED screen with FHD + HDR support and an aspect ratio of 21: 9 is installed. Dolby Atmos technology will delight you with multi-dimensional sound through both headphones and speakers. The device has been assigned an IP65 / 68 protection class: it will protect the smartphone from raindrops and splashes, but you should not swim with the phone.

Vibration is dynamic, i.e. the model vibrates to the beat of the melody. The interface is smooth, built-in feature at 120 Hz. Ergonomics at height, pleasant design, due to the elongated shape fits comfortably in the hand. It is possible to expand the network through MicroSD.

Almost pure Android from Sony. Without recharging, it works for about two days. Warranty from Sony Store is given for 2 years.

Specifications:

• dimensions: 158 x 68 x 8 mm;
• weight: 163 g;
• battery power: 4000 mAh;
• mobile platform Qualcomm Snapdragon 865.

Sony Xperia 10 II Dual

This model was announced in the winter of 2024-2025. Outwardly, it is beautiful: the lid is made of extra strong GG6 glass. Frame the same is made of polycarbonate: it is rough, but pleasant to the touch.

No gradients were noticed, all colors are strict, the shape is classic, slightly elongated. Convenient frames at the top and bottom allow you to watch videos without touching the screen with your fingers. OLED screen with good calibration and no PWM. Colors in standard mode are natural. Battery volumetric: When fully loaded, it lasts almost two days.

The fingerprint sensor is installed in the power button. The installed shell is close to Android ONE, has nice animations and no "junk" programs. All system updates arrive on time. There is a convenient notification indicator and an external speaker. NFC is powerful, codecs for wireless headphones are everything.

Specifications:

• OS: Android 10;
• degree of protection against water: IP68;
• weight: 151 g;
• parameters: 69x157x8.2 mm;
• image size: 2520x1080.

Sony Xperia 5

If you want to buy a unique phone - pay attention to Sony Xperia 5. Ergonomic, nice design, powerful iron, lovely camera - this is not all of its advantages. You get used to the elongated shape quickly, the device is comfortable in girth, fast in operation and charges in a short time.

There are 3 body colors on the Russian market: blue, black and white. The 21:9 screen has its advantages: it is more convenient to chat on it.In addition, there is a multitasking mode, which many will definitely like.

The SIM card can be removed from the tray simply without using additional tools.

The firmware is stable, smooth and looks very nice. 3 main cameras, chic aperture and image correction function. Installed modern USB Type-C 3.1, GLONASS, Bluetooth 5 with LDAC and contactless payment function. Apt-X support is provided.

Specifications:

• weight: 164 g;
• WxHxD: 68x158x8.2mm;
• battery capacity: 3140 mAh;
• video processor: Adreno 640;
• processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855;
• number of processor cores: 8;
• built-in memory: 128 GB.

Sony Xperia 1

The screen aspect ratio is 21x9, the world's first 4K HDR OLED screen and photo modules from Samsung - that's how many pluses this has flagship. The design is classic: a slightly angular, thin body with thin bezels around the screen and a fingerprint sensor on the side.

The main camera is triple, with high resolution and good aperture. Color rendition and the image are as natural as possible, both black and white are excellent. Lies comfortably in the hand.

There are Dolby Atomos, Hi Res Audio, vibration to the rhythm of the music and much more. An additional microSD slot is installed for up to 1 TB. The level of protection against water allows you to dive with your phone to a depth of one and a half meters for a maximum of 20-30 minutes.

Voice control is also possible. Corning Gorilla Glass 6 gives the smartphone extra durability.

Specifications:

• dimensions: 72x167x8.2 mm;
• image size: 1644x3840;
• 1 TB slot;
• display aspect ratio: 21x9.

Sony Xperia XZ1

The indicator light will alert you to a social media message or a missed call. Screen - touch IPS with a diagonal of 5.2 inches.

The level of moisture protection is quite high - IP65 / 68. There is a USB host, a flashlight, a fingerprint reader, a compass and even a gyroscope. It is possible to enable voice command control.

Added fast charging feature - Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0. There is a slot for memory cards - expand the memory of your smartphone up to 256 GB. The fingerprint sensor is located on the lock button. All applications work quickly and without failures. The installed Xperia Actions service allows you to switch your smartphone to different modes on a schedule.

There is also a mode that allows you to use the device without removing gloves. Even under heavy loads, it barely heats up. The ends (both below and above) protrude quite a bit above the screen. The image on the display remains bright, even when looking at it on a sunny day.

Specifications:

• weight: 156 g;
• parameters: 73x148x7.4 mm;
• diagonal: 5.2 inch;
• image size: 1920x1080;
• battery: non-removable, 2700 mAh;
• video processor: Adreno 540;
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998.

Sony Xperia 1II

This smartphone sets new speed standards for smartphones and, by the way, in 2024-2025 received an award as the best multimedia smartphone according to EISA.

An ultra-fast autofocus camera, 4K HDR CinemaWide OLED display, and Qualcomm's Snapdrago 865 mobile platform set it apart from the competition. Corning Gorilla Glass 6 is installed on both sides, which means that the case has become even stronger and even more attractive in appearance.

Function provided wireless charging, fast and convenient. Xperia's Adaptive Charging technology monitors the charging process of the battery to avoid unnecessary strain and rapid deterioration of the latter. The battery lasts a day on a full charge. The sixth Wi-Fi enables high-speed connection and minimum delays during operation.

Specifications:

• dimensions: 166 x 72 x 7.9 mm;
• weight: 181 g;
• WiFi: 6;
• water protection level: IP65/68;
• battery power: 4000 mAh;
• aspect ratio: 21:9.

Sony Xperia J

budgetary a model with an original body shape: slightly curved, but, nevertheless, comfortable for the hands. The back is rubberized, which allows the smartphone not to slip even from wet hands.

The touch buttons on the front panel are enough for comfortable use, the display, speaker and camera are also located there. Physical buttons are on one side. The volume rocker is conveniently located. The operating time without recharging pleases: almost two days.The interface is nice, with floating widgets that you can spread your fingers.

The back cover sits tightly in the grooves, does not play, there are no gaps. The screen is made of ultra-strong Gorilla Glass. The color reproduction is excellent, the sound is clear and loud.

The OS version at the beginning of sales is Android 4.1. Body material - plastic. The allowed number of SIM-cards is 1. TFT color screen with 16.78 million colors.

Specifications:

• dimensions: 61 × 124.3 × 9.2 mm;
• weight: 130 g;
• image size: 854×480;
• charging connector type: micro-USB;
• battery capacity: 1750 mAh.

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