Sony XPERIA Z5 Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
5.2", 1920 x 1080
Front Camera
5.1 Megapixel
Main Camera
23 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Storage
32 GB
RAM
3 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
Battery
2900 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony XPERIA Z5
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 146 mm Better than 63 % of phones rated.
Width 72 mm Better than 65 % of phones rated.
Depth 7.3 mm Better than 96 % of phones rated.
Weight 154 g Worse than 59 % of phones rated.
Body Colour White | Graphite black | Gold | Green
Body Material Tempered glass
Protection Dustproof, waterproof
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes Better than 86 % of phones rated.
IP rating IP68, IP65, IPX8, IPX5, IP6X
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM

Design of Sony XPERIA Z5 has dimensions of 146 mm × 72 mm × 7.3 mm and weight of 154 g. The water resistance of the phone´s design is also worth mentioning.

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DISPLAY Sony XPERIA Z5
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology IPS
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.2" Better than 60 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Display Format Full HD
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, scratch-resistant glass

The screen size reaches 5.2" inches. Smaller phone displays are not necessarily a disadvantage. They are easier to use with one hand. However, displays of these sizes don't provide the same experience when watching videos or playing games, so they're better suited for less demanding users. It means, if you're a basic user and you don't expect to use your phone for activities like watching videos or playing games on regular basis, this size is perfectly adequate. LCD displays are currently taking a back seat. This is mainly due to higher power consumption. In addition, they have the disadvantage of lower colour contrast, which can be reflected e.g. in the resulting photos. On the other hand, phones with LCD displays are in general cheaper than those with OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Sony XPERIA Z5 is 1920 x 1080 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR Sony XPERIA Z5
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
Processor Core Qty 8-core Better than 99 % of phones rated.
64-bit Architecture Yes Better than 82 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 430

The processor type of the Sony XPERIA Z5 is Qualcomm Snapdragon 810. The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Qualcomm ADRENO 430.

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MEMORY Sony XPERIA Z5
RAM 3 GB Better than 67 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 32 GB Better than 62 % of phones rated.
User Memory 21.7 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB

The phone is provided with an internal memory of 32 GB. Internal storage capacity is often a key parameter, as it determines how many files, photos, apps and more your phone can store. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Fortunately, manufacturers nowadays think of all users and therefore offer phone models with different memory sizes so that everyone can choose what suits them.

In addition, if you need more memory, this model offers the option of inserting a memory card to increase the storage size.

Operating memory significantly affects the performance of the entire phone. Sony XPERIA Z5 has an operating memory of 3 GB. Phones with less than 4 GB of RAM are better suited for undemanding users who use phone more for basic needs and some essential applications only. But if you are a heavy user, reach for at least 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which is the standard today, or 12 GB for the really demanding ones.

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CAMERA Sony XPERIA Z5
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 23 Megapixel Better than 86 % of phones rated.
Sensor Name Sony Exmor RS sensor
Lens Type Wide-angle lens
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) 24 mm
Digital Zoom 8x Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Self-Timer Delay Yes
Special Effects Creative effects
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Burst mode, Red-Eye Reduction, Sweep Panorama, night mode, AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, manual mode, Time Shift mode, Intelligent Active Mode
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection, smile shutter Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source LED light
Video Resolutions 3840 x 2160 (4K)
Camera Features (Functions) Quick Launch, Superior Auto, Object tracking, G lens, Scene recognition, BIONZ image processing engine, Sound Photo, Pause & Resume Recording, Handycam recording technology
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 5.1 Megapixel Worse than 55 % of phones rated.
Lens Type (Front) Wide-angle lens
Video Resolutions (Front) 1920 x 1080 (1080p)

The rear camera of the Sony XPERIA Z5 has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The main lens is designed as Wide-angle lens. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 23 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 8x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. If you like to take photos of people and portraits, you'll appreciate the facial recognition feature. The camera automatically detects face and focuses on it.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Sony XPERIA Z5 has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The main front lens is designed as a Wide-angle lens. The resolution of main lens reaches 5.1 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is not the only factor affecting the quality of the front camera photo.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony XPERIA Z5
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2900 mAh Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 520 hours Better than 78 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 1020 minutes Better than 73 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 790 min
Talk (WCDMA): up to 1020 min
Standby (GSM): up to 520 hrs
Standby (WCDMA): up to 540 hrs
Standby (LTE): up to 500 hrs
Playback (Music): up to 87 hrs
Playback (video): up to 8.7 hrs

The battery size of Sony XPERIA Z5 is 2900 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

Standby time is 520 hours. The value indicates how long your phone will last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. The battery life when making calls is, like standby time, a figure that tells us how long the phone will last on a single charge when making continuous calls. For the Sony XPERIA Z5 it is 1020 minutes.

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CELLULAR Sony XPERIA Z5
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou

Sony XPERIA Z5 supports 4G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is Android 5.1 (Lollipop).

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COMMUNICATIONS Sony XPERIA Z5
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, GATT, DID, HOGP
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
WLAN Security WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

The NFC function will please all fans of contactless mobile payments. In addition, you can also use function in the context of connectivity, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in restaurants. Bluetooth 4.1 makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.

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MEDIA Sony XPERIA Z5
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, ASF, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, LPCM, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MKA, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSDIFF
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, AVI, XviD, MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, HEVC
Sound Enhancements Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE HX), 3D surround sound (VPT)
FEATURES Sony XPERIA Z5
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, pedometer, digital compass, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, motion sensor, geomagnetic sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features TTY compatible, Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, multitasking, PlayStation certified, sharing media via DLNA, Screen capture, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, battery STAMINA mode, Throw function, Glove mode, Smart rotation, TRILUMINOS display, Noise Cancellation Technology, X-Reality engine, MIMO technology, Clear Phase technology, Screen mirroring, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, Pan & zoom, PS Remote PLAY, Digital Noise Cancelling (DNC), Ultra STAMINA Mode, intuitive contrast enhancement technology, Live Color LED, Intelligent Noise Reduction, Hi-Res Audio, Low power audio playback, Slow talk feature, Voice enhancement, Talk equaliser, Small Apps feature, Smart backlight control, MirrorLink support, High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), Wi-Fi Passpoint, S-Force Front surround
OTHERS Sony XPERIA Z5
Included Accessories Data cable, stereo headset, power adapter
Compliant Standards AES-128, IP68, IP65, IPX5, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IPX8, SSL v3, IP6X, TLS

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