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Sony Xperia Z5#3638

Released: 2015, October 02

Sony Xperia Z5

Overall Score

58.1

Category Breakdown

Overall(#3638)58.1
Performance(#4874)60.3
Camera(#1844)45.9
Display(#5581)70.5
Battery(#11758)43.5
Build(#825)79.8

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Short Review

  • The Sony Xperia Z5 features a sleek design with a glass front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, measuring 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm and weighing 154 grams.
  • Its 5.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 428 ppi.
  • Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset, it utilizes an octa-core CPU and Adreno 430 GPU, ensuring smooth performance with 3GB of RAM.
  • The rear camera boasts a 23 MP sensor capable of recording 4K video, while the 5.1 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
  • Battery capacity stands at 2900 mAh, supporting 18W fast charging but lacking wireless charging.
  • The device runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, upgradeable to 7.1.1 Nougat, featuring stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, and microUSB 2.0.
  • Notably, the Z5 is water-resistant, enhancing its durability.
  • Available in multiple colors, it combines aesthetics with functionality.
  • Overall, the Xperia Z5 delivers a solid performance across design, display, and camera capabilities.

Specifications

General

Release Date2015, October 02
Announced2015, September 02
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPUAdreno 430
Memory32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera23 MP
Main Camera Details23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
Front Camera5.1 MP
Front Camera Details5.1 MP, f/2.4
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗

Battery

Capacity2900 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Design

Dimensions146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 in)
Weight154 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite, Graphite Black, Gold, Green, Pink
Foldable✗

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps (E6603), LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps (E6653)
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)

Security

Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted; EU model only), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Audio

Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes