Sony Xperia 5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Sony Xperia 5 reached end of life on 1 Oct 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Sony Xperia release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 5 Oct 2019 | — |
| End of life | 1 Oct 2021 | 4.9 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 5
Recommended target: Sony Xperia 10-vii (supported until 1 Aug 2031).
The newest actively supported branch is Sony Xperia 10-vii (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Sony Xperia 5 still safe to use?
Sony Xperia 5 reached end of life on 1 Oct 2021, 1,773 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Sony Xperia 5?
Yes — the final release (5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Sony Xperia 5 to?
Upgrade to Sony Xperia 10-vii, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 1 Aug 2031).