Sony Xperia Z5
#2341
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
#2451Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia Z5
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Performance
66.466.4
Camera
65.165.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
23.322.7
Build
95.989.7
Connectivity
63.863.8
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
49.848.8
Summary
- The Sony Xperia Z5 features a larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the 4.6-inch display of the Xperia Z5 Compact, which has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- Both models utilize the same Snapdragon 810 chipset and offer similar performance, but the Z5 has 3GB of RAM versus the Z5 Compact's 2GB.
- Camera specifications are identical, with both having a 23 MP rear camera and 5.1 MP front camera, capable of 4K video recording.
- The Z5 has a slightly larger 2900 mAh battery compared to the Z5 Compact's 2700 mAh, which may impact overall battery life.
- In terms of build quality, the Z5 has a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, while the Z5 Compact uses a plastic frame, making the Z5 feel more premium.
- Both devices run on Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 7.1.1, and feature stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia Z5
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
General
Release Date
2015, October 02
2015
Announced
2015, September 02
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
4.6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~323 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 430
Adreno 430
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5.1 MP, f/2.4
5.1 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2900 mAh
2700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 in)
127 x 65 x 8.9 mm (5.0 x 2.56 x 0.35 in)
Weight
154 g
138 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Colors
White, Graphite Black, Gold, Green, Pink
White, Graphite Black, Yellow, Coral
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.55 W/kg (head) 0.64 W/kg (body)
0.97 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps (E6603), LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps (E6653)
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps (E5803), LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps (E5823)
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, aptX
4.1, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted; EU model only), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted; EU model only), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer