
Overall Score
58.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#3635)58.1
Performance(#4346)60.3
Camera(#1843)45.9
Display(#4127)70.5
Battery(#6444)43.5
Build(#297)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Dual
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Dual features a sleek design with a glass front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, measuring 154.4 x 75.8 x 7.8 mm and weighing 180 grams.
- Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display boasts an impressive resolution of 2160 x 3840 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 801 ppi, although it lacks HDR support.
- Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset, it offers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 430 GPU, supported by 3GB of RAM.
- The rear camera is a 23 MP unit capable of 4K video recording, while the 5.1 MP front camera serves well for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 3430 mAh, with 18W charging, but it does not support wireless charging.
- Running on Android 5.1.1, it can be upgraded to 7.0 Nougat, providing a user-friendly experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G.
- The device also features stereo speakers and retains a headphone jack for audio needs.
- Overall, the Xperia Z5 Premium Dual combines premium materials with high-resolution display technology and competent performance.
- Special features include water resistance, enhancing its durability.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution2160 x 3840 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~801 ppi density)
PPI2160
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
Capacity3430 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3430 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions154.4 x 75.8 x 7.8 mm (6.08 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Weight180 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsChrome, Black, Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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 7.0 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes