Sony · Xperia

Xperia Z5

Released October 2015

Sony's 2015 Xperia Z5 adds a 23 MP camera, side fingerprint reader and capless USB charging port to its 5.2-inch flagship phone.

Model history · 6 models, 2013–2015

Screen: 5.2″
Display: LCD
Chip: Snapdragon 810
Memory: 3 GB
Storage: 32 GB
Main camera: 23 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 2,900 mAh
Weight: 154 g

Compact

What reviewers say

Engadget and PhoneArena liked the Z5's bright display, fast performance and water-resistant design. They disagreed on its 23 MP camera, which Engadget praised for detailed stills but PhoneArena found disappointing despite fast focus. Both reported compromises in the speakers or software, and Engadget found heavy use shortened the battery life.

From engadget.com and phonearena.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 5.2″
Resolution: 1920 × 1080
Sharpness: 424 pixels per inch
Panel: LCD
Display type: 5.2-inch Full HD TRILUMINOS TFT LCD; PhoneArena identified the reviewed panel as IPS
Screen protection: Chemically tempered glass with anti-fingerprint coating
Display features: X-Reality for mobile, Live Colour LED and Super-vivid mode

Performance

Chip: Snapdragon 810
Memory: 3 GB
Storage: 32 GB
CPU: Qualcomm MSM8994 octa-core, 2 GHz and 1.5 GHz clusters
GPU: Adreno 430
Storage type: 32 GB flash; microSDXC slot supports up to 200 GB

Cameras

Main camera: 23 MP
Ultra wide camera: None
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 5.1 MP
Main camera: 23 MP, 1/2.3-inch Exmor RS sensor, 24 mm ƒ/2.0 G Lens and LED flash
Front camera: 5.1 MP Exmor R camera with 1080p video
Video recording: 4K rear video and 1080p front video; SteadyShot electronic stabilisation
Camera features: Hybrid phase and contrast autofocus, 5× Clear Image digital zoom and dedicated shutter button

Battery and charging

Battery: 2,900 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim): Up to 7 hours
Wireless charging: None
Battery life detail: Sony's E6653 white paper lists a 2,900 mAh minimum embedded battery and up to seven hours of video playback

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 154 g
Thickness: 7.3 mm
Height × width: 146 × 72 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP68
Materials: Frosted-glass back with metal frame
Colours: White, Graphite Black, Gold, Green
Water resistance detail: Sony specifies IP65/IP68; SIM and microSD cover must be shut, and the capless USB port must dry before charging
Biometrics: Side-mounted fingerprint reader in the power button on UK models
Speakers: Front-facing stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, LDAC and DSEE HX

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: Android 5.1 Lollipop; PS4 Remote Play supported

Connectivity

Mobile network: 4G LTE Cat 6 on the UK E6653; LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38 and 40
SIM: Nano-SIM
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.1
NFC: Yes
USB: Capless Micro-USB 2.0 with MHL 3.0 and USB host; 3.5 mm headphone socket

Storage options

Storage
32 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

23 MP camera with hybrid autofocus
Side-mounted fingerprint reader
IP65/IP68 protection, microSD expansion and headphone socket

Cons

No wireless charging
Snapdragon 810 can warm during demanding use
Reviewers disagreed over the camera's image quality

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
SamsungGalaxy S6	5.1″	OLED, 60 Hz	Exynos 7420	3 GB	32 GB – 128 GB	16 MP	–	2,550 mAh	138 g	Apr 2015
SamsungGalaxy S6 edge	5.1″	OLED, 60 Hz	Exynos 7420	3 GB	32 GB – 128 GB	16 MP	–	2,600 mAh	132 g	Apr 2015
OnePlusOnePlus X	5″	OLED	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801	3 GB	16 GB	13 MP	–	2,525 mAh	138 g	Nov 2015

Previous model: Xperia Z3+.

Sources

Photo: flexmobile.ca

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