Overall Score
58.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#3634)58.1
Performance(#4345)60.3
Camera(#1842)45.9
Display(#4125)70.5
Battery(#6440)43.5
Build(#295)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact features a compact design with dimensions of 127 x 65 x 8.9 mm and a weight of 138g, utilizing a glass front and back with a plastic frame, and is available in multiple colors.
- Its 4.6-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 323 ppi, although it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset, an octa-core CPU, and 2GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The rear camera boasts a 23 MP sensor capable of recording 4K video at 30fps, while the 5.1 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- Battery life is supported by a 2700mAh capacity with 18W charging, but it does not offer wireless charging.
- The device runs on Android 5.1.1, upgradeable to 7.1.1, and includes stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, and microUSB 2.0.
- Notably, the phone is water-resistant, adding to its durability.
- Overall, the Xperia Z5 Compact combines a solid build with competent performance and camera capabilities.
- Special features include a compact form factor and a range of color options.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size4.6"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~323 ppi density)
PPI720
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 2GB 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
Capacity2700 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions127 x 65 x 8.9 mm (5.0 x 2.56 x 0.35 in)
Weight138 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite, Graphite Black, Yellow, Coral
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps (E5803), LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps (E5823)
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