Vodafone Sony Xperia Z5 13.2 cm (5.2") Single SIM Android 5.1 4G 3 GB 32 GB 2900 mAh Black

Vodafone Sony Xperia Z5 13.2 cm (5.2") Single SIM Android 5.1 4G 3 GB 32 GB 2900 mAh Black

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Product name : Sony Xperia Z5
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Long product name Vodafone Sony Xperia Z5 13.2 cm (5.2") Single SIM Android 5.1 4G 3 GB 32 GB 2900 mAh Black :
5.2” FHD 1080p (1920x1080), Qualcomm® Snapdragon 810, Google Android 5.1 (Lollipop), 3 GB RAM, 32 GB, 23 MP/5 MP, LTE (4G), MHL, 2900 mAh
Short summary description Vodafone Sony Xperia Z5 13.2 cm (5.2") Single SIM Android 5.1 4G 3 GB 32 GB 2900 mAh Black :
Vodafone Sony Xperia Z5, 13.2 cm (5.2"), 3 GB, 32 GB, 23 MP, Android 5.1, Black
Long summary description Vodafone Sony Xperia Z5 13.2 cm (5.2") Single SIM Android 5.1 4G 3 GB 32 GB 2900 mAh Black :
Vodafone Sony Xperia Z5. Display diagonal: 13.2 cm (5.2"), Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels. Processor frequency: 2 GHz, Processor family: Qualcomm Snapdragon, Processor model: 810. RAM capacity: 3 GB, Internal storage capacity: 32 GB. Rear camera resolution (numeric): 23 MP, Rear camera type: Single camera. SIM card capability: Single SIM. Operating system installed: Android 5.1. Battery capacity: 2900 mAh. Product colour: Black. Weight: 154 g

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Reviews

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:17

Average rating:82

Uk has collected 428 expert reviews for Vodafone Sony Xperia Z5 13.2 cm (5.2") Single SIM Android 5.1 4G 3 GB 32 GB 2900 mAh Black and the average expert rating is 82 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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alphr.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:16

Average rating:80

When it first launched, the Sony Xperia Z5 represented the culmination of 18 months of incremental improvements for Sony's range of Xperia smartphones, and a year on, it remains one of our favourite smartphones. That's despite the appearance of two other...

It's good to see Sony finally upping its game and lavishing some upgrades worthy of the name on its flagship phone. With an impressive new camera module, a fingerprint reader and refined design, it's a highly competent handset that, for fans of Sony phone...

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gadgetspeak.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:16

Average rating:88

In the design of the unit, Sony has opted to make use of all four sides of the handset when it comes to the positioning of the various connection points and control options. Situated in the top left corner is a 3.5mm jack socket for attaching a headset de...

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techadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:16

Average rating:70

At IFA 2015 Sony announced a trio of new smartphones which make up the Xperia Z5 range. As well and the Compact and Premium versions, the regular Xperia Z5 is here and this is our full and in-depth review. See : The best phones of 2015 . Updated 18 Janua...

There's no doubt that the Xperia Z5 is a solid flagship smartphone from Sony and an improvement on the Z3+. We certainly like the new frosted glass rear cover and the addition of a fingerprint scanner in that slim power button. The camera isn't great comp...

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ausdroid.net

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:16

Average rating:0

Rewind to the end of 2014 and the start of 2015, and Sony 's Xperia Z3 found much favour with us at Ausdroid. The standard “full size” unit was a firm favourite with Chris, and the Z3 Compact found itself my phone of choice for several months. Both phones...

Extremely comfortable and playfully chunky Compact hardware, Excellent fingerprint reader with smart placement (though not so good for offhand use), Learn the quirks and it'll serve you well...
The camera isn't as good as Sony would like us to believe, Neither is the battery life – power users need to carry a power pack or have a charger on hand, Inexcusable pauses and slowdowns, despite updates in the interim, Rear lip is a turnoff on the stand...
The Xperia Z5 is a conundrum, and that conundrum is the reason this review has taken so long for us to put together. Rather than just marking the phone as a “don't buy”, I think it's worth taking some time to figure out why you would and wouldn't buy the...

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itpro.co.uk

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:16

Average rating:0

The Samsung Galaxy S7 is set to be one of the hottest items on this year's release calendar, following the highly praised Galaxy S6 .But how does it stack up against the latest in long-time rival Sony's Xperia range, the Xperia Z5? We face them off agai...

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pcauthority.com.au

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:16

Average rating:80

S ony's flagship Xperia range of smartphones has undergone a rapid evolution over the past year or two, with the Z2, Z3 and Z3+ all appearing within 18 months of each other. With such small intervals between each revamp, though, the changes made to the ph...

It's good to see Sony lavishing some upgrades worthy of the name on its flagship phone. With an impressive new camera module, a fingerprint reader and refined design, it's a highly competent handset that, for fans of previous Sony phones, raises the bar s...

gadgetshow.channel5.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:16

Average rating:80

Sony's flagship Xperia phones have long impressed as all-rounders, but can the latest Xperia Z5 continue the trend? It faces some tough rivals in the form of the Galaxy S6, and iPhone 6s, but if any company can produce a top-notch handset, we have faith i...

Digitaltrends.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:16

Average rating:70

Should James Bond use a Sony phone? Daniel Craig certainly didn't think so, he reportedly turned down $5 million to use the Xperia Z5, as part of a proposed product placement deal. Given the plethora of other options and resources available at MI5, one wo...

Waterproof design, Frosted glass back, Good camera performance, Great battery life...
Fingerprint sensor has problems, Hard to buy in the U.S, Bloatware needs to go...
The Sony Xperia Z5 isn't a flagship phone, and is also too expensive to be considered a true mid-range handset. It sits in something of a no-man's land, yet has the goods to be more than serviceable. The issue is that the device doesn't do enough to sta...

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dailystar.co.uk

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:16

Average rating:80

DAVE SNELLING/DAILY STAR ONLINESONY XPERIA Z5THE GOOD: Great camera • Fast fingerprint scanner • WaterproofTHE BAD: Bland design • Screen could be better • No Android Marshmallow..............................................................Sony just can't...

Great camera, Fast fingerprint scanner, Waterproof...
Bland design, Screen could be better, No Android Marshmallow...
Sony has always made great smartphones and the Z5 continues this tradition.It's solid, well built and has a market-leading camera.The waterproof design and having the option to add so much extra storage are also major bonuses and the new fingerprint scann...

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whistleout.com.au

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:16

Average rating:80

Sometimes familiarity is a good thing. Seeing the face of friend in a crowd of strangers or the taste of a Big Mac bought in any country around the world. In the familiar we find things we can trust, that we can rely on being good for us.It is exactly thi...

Sturdy, solid Sony design, More powerful, with more RAM, compared with previous models, Clean, easy to use user interface, Decent camera...
Mostly identical to older, now cheaper, Xperia phones, Fingerprint scanner is a bit flaky...
The Sony Xperia Z5 is exactly what we expect from a Sony flagship: nothing more, nothing less. There's enough power onboard to make for smooth, seamless operation, and the camera is good. For better or worse, if you've seen any Sony Xperia Z model release...

mobilesyrup.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:16

Average rating:0

Sony doesn't worry about what you think. It just makes phones that, year after year, epitomize refinement within the Android ecosystem.The Xperia Z5 is technically the sixth iteration of the company's seminal design language, which debuted in January 2013...

Excellent performance, Good screen, Impressive camera, Water resistance no longer comes at a cost to design, Admirable battery life...
Software issues, including random restarts, Fingerprint sensor is finicky and often unreliable...

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techsmart.co.za

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:17

Average rating:0

WIN THE XPERIA Z5 BOND EDITION - CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. It's an age old adage, but one that rings true for flagship smartphones. As refresh cycles grow closer year by year, more flagship smartphones sport...

Great camera; Excellent battery life; Solid design...
Heats up a lot; Mixed performance from processor; Display could be better...
The Sony Xperia Z5 will retail for just shy of R12 000 depending on your retailer, and for that price you get a smartphone that should be great based on its specifications, but ultimately falls short of expectation. Perhaps the Z5's saving grace is its 23...

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whatmobile.net

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:17

Average rating:80

The mid-phone in Sony’s flagship Xperia Z line looks a little bit similar on paper. Can it do enough to differentiate itself from its predecessor?When Sony announced their three new smartphone devices at IFA this year, the response was a little muted. Not...

Excellent camera, Brilliant screen, Attractive design...
Gets very hot, Mixed performance, No USBC or Marshmallow...

digitalspy.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:17

Average rating:80

The Sony Xperia Z5 isn't just any phone. Oh no: this is James Bond's phone, you know. Hand-crafted for him specially by Q... ok, a multi-million dollar product-placement deal in new movie Spectre. But the question remains: does that make it a good phone f...

Slightly more Pierce Brosnan than Daniel Craig, the Sony Xperia Z5 is a solid phone that never quite blows us away. That is until you get to its camera. A feature good enough to recommend the phone on outright, this stunning shooter is let down by the pho...

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gadgetguy.com.au

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:17

Average rating:80

Australia has missed out on a flagship from Sony in the year 2015, but now we're about to get three. First off the rank is the Xperia Z5, and it's a phone for people who like a 5.2 inch display, but want something clean, simple, and upgradeable.Sony's lat...

Beautifully designed and built; One of the most water resistant phones out there; Excellent camera (when it loads); Still supports upgradeable memory; Can be used to control a PlayStation 4; Supports a fingerprint sensor for enhanced security; Location of...
Phone can get a little warm; Battery won't hit two days (as advertised) even with Stamina mode; Camera takes longer to load up than it should; Fingerprint sensor won't touch wet fingers; Bugs;...
Because of the bugs and battery life, it's hard to fall in love with the Z5 the same way we did with last year's Z3. Perhaps when they're ironed out, we'll find a phone that has the goods to really take on the competition, but until then, it feels a littl...

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mobilechoiceuk.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:17

Average rating:90

Well, yes and no. The phone still follows the Sony design principal that we have seen on all its previous iterations, so it is still very sophisticated and understated. Nothing like the blingy Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ or even the Huawei Mate S.Our review s...

Expandable storage, Good size, Waterproof, quad HD screen, camera...
Overheating still an issue, Runs Android 5...
It is great to see Sony regain their mojo and come back with a nest of phones with similar form factor and features at varying budgets that will appeal to a lot of people. Sony have always had a core fan base who have been left more than a little bereft a...

itwire.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:17

Average rating:0

Sony has released its new flagship Z5 series in a compact, regular and premium size. Every manufacturer has a flagship – these live up to that moniker.This year it has focused on camera, design and two-day battery life. iTWire's ‘first looks' discusses th...

This is a very good phone but it is not necessarily any better than the iPhone 6s/Plus, Samsung Galaxy S6 series, or the LG G4. Most international reviews compare it favourably with Samsung S6 series, LG G4, Moto X Play/Style, and iPhone 6s/Plus. Techr...

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3g.co.uk

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:17

Average rating:80

It's almost getting hard to keep up with Sony's flagship phone releases, as the company has taken to launching at least two each year and that's if you don't count spin-offs like the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact and Sony Xperia Z5 Premium .It sometimes feels li...

Great camera, Speedy fingerprint scanner, Long battery life...
1080p screen, Few upgrades, Similar design...
The Sony Xperia Z5 isn't the upgrade we hoped, but it's still one of the most feature-packed handsets around...

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Theinquirer.net

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:17

Average rating:0

SONY REVEALED its latest smartphone line-up at the IFA conference in Berlin last month , comprising three new handsets: the Xperia Z5, the smaller and slightly less powerful Xperia Z5 Compact and the Xperia Z5 Premium, a bigger and beefier model that brin...

Beautifully designed, great HD screen, amazing 23MP camera with fun, unique features, excellent general performance, no overheating problems...
No major updates over the Xperia Z3+...
The Xperia Z5 doesn't bring many new features over the previous iteration in Sony's Z series, but does remain a unique offering compared with many other Android smartphones out there, providing great performance, a brilliant camera and an excellent screen...

expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:17

Average rating:100

While its arrival casts a shadow over anyone that only recently bought a Z3+, the Z5 is once again very similar to almost every other Z phone that's gone before it. It still has a 5.2in Full HD IPS screen and the same octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 pro...

The Xperia Z5 is expensive, but it has the best LCD display around, superb performance and a top-class design...

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techradar.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:17

Average rating:90

I feel like this is a phone I've seen a thousand times before, another sculpting of the original Xperia Z from years ago. And yet, despite Sony once again refusing to try something different with its flagship range of smartphones, there's something impres...

Great camera, Slick fingerprint sensor, Better battery...
Design too similar, Spec list not heavily upgraded...
The Z5 looks a lot like the others in the family - new camera and fingerprint scanner aside, there's not much to get excited about...

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techradar.com/au/

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:17

Average rating:0

I feel like this is a phone I've seen a thousand times before, another sculpting of the original Xperia Z from years ago. And yet, despite Sony once again refusing to try something different with its flagship range of smartphones, there's something impres...

Great camera, Slick fingerprint sensor, Better battery...
Design too similar, Spec list not heavily upgraded...
The Z5 looks a lot like the others in the family - new camera and fingerprint scanner aside, there's not much to get excited about...

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T3.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:17

Average rating:80

Sony needs a big win, and boy - does it need it soon. The Xperia Z5 is one of the phones that it needs to perform, with middling performance and poor heat issues marring the previous Xperia Z3 series.That's a shame, as Sony has a lot of presents it can br...

New revised design, Improved camera, New fingerprint sensor...
Expensive end of the line, No wireless charging, Still getting hot...
Sony's Xperia Z5 is a remarkable improvement upon the Xperia Z3+ and is going to make any fan of the range a happy bunny. It looks stylish with a new thought-out design that really differs from the pack without being an ugly mess.Whether it'd be a real Ja...

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expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:17

Average rating:0

The Z5 isn't the only smartphone Sony announced today either, as it's also going to be accompanied by the Xperia Z5 Compact , the successor to the excellent Z3 Compact , and the jumbo Xperia Z5 Premium , the world's very first 4K smartphone. The latter wi...

For some, the Xperia Z5 will have come far too soon after the launch of the Z3+, but for me, it can't have come soon enough. While it's slightly disappointing that Sony continues to persist with the same screen size and resolution, the display itself is t...

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trustedreviews.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:17

Average rating:80

Sony Xperia Z5 Release Date: October 2015 Sony Xperia Z5 Price: TBC Sony Xperia Z5 Specs: 5.2-inch 1080p, Snapdragon 810, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, 23-megapixel camera, 2,900mAh Sony Xperia Z5 hands-on It seems only yesterday that the latest Xperia flagship...

Sony Xperia Z5 review – Battery life Sony tends to make lofty claims about its phones' battery lives, that ring true to begin with and then slowly decrease over time. Take the Z3 for example, it lasts a strong two days for about a year and then drops off...

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pocket-lint.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:17

Average rating:0

Sony has announced not just one new flagship handset, but three. While the Compact caters for those who want performance without the size, the regular, normal, common or garden, Xperia Z5 finds itself in a bit of a pickle. When you're launched alongside...

Great design and finish, Good camera performance, Fingerprint scanner...
Can get hot, Software slow, Battery life isn't as good as it was in older devices...
For all the posturing of the Sony Xperia Z5, there is something that's incremental about it. The design has progressed a tiny amount and for the most part we like it, but it's not a dramatic move like we've seen from Samsung, so will likely be perceived a...

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whathifi.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:17

Average rating:80

The last Sony phone we saw, we gave it an Award. The Sony Xperia Z3 was a powerhouse of a phone, and we loved it for its sharp screen, energetic music performance and strong battery life. It's been a year since the Z3 launched, and apart from the increme...

Improved sound quality, Good fingerprint scanner, Sharp photos, Crisp, rich picture, Fast operational speed...
Runs too warm, Only Full HD screen, Screen could be brighter, Angular design less ergonomic, Not innovative enough...
In some ways, the Z5 feels like a revised Oxford dictionary. The language and layout is the same, simply more words have been added. Sony has largely stuck to the same Xperia Z script - the Z5 feels like a kind of mash up of the Z3 and Z3+ - and in terms...

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techradar.com/au/

Updated:
2016-11-11 04:39:12

Average rating:90

Something feels different with the Sony Xperia Z5. After years of too-hasty handset updates from Sony with minimal enhancements (the Xperia Z3+ back in May was no exception), this finally feels like a worthwhile advance on the previous model.The problem...

Major design improvements, Great fingerprint sensor, Stronger battery life...
Expensive, No wireless charging, Still heating up...
The Xperia Z5 is a huge improvement on the Xperia Z3+ with a new fingerprint sensor and a sexy design, but there are still a few little issues stopping it from getting that perfect score...

soyacincau.com

Updated:
2016-11-27 03:49:15

Average rating:0

Competing in a market with Apple and Samsung is definitely tough to do, more so when you have affordable Chinese brands chipping away at your market share. You have to juggle between innovating, designing, marketing and setting price points. So far, Sony...

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tbreak.ae

Updated:
2016-11-27 03:49:15

Average rating:85

I've been waiting for Sony to release a worthy successor to the popular Xperia Z3, and the smaller Xperia Z3 Compact. While the Xperia Z3+ suffered some serious overheating issues, it really didn't bring anything new to the table. After two weeks of conti...

Sharp Display, Good Camera, Thin Profile, Great Performance, Crisp Dual Front Speakers, Great Battery Life...
Gets warm at times, Low Light Performance isn't great, Front Camera could be better...

thestar.com.my

Updated:
2016-11-27 03:49:15

Average rating:70

Sony's latest flagship smartphone houses a 23-megapixel camera.Sony has long been one of the major players in the Android market but some of its newer flagship models have yet to see commercial success.It now has a new strategy which may help it reach a...

Nice design, IP68 certification for water and dust resistance, smooth interface, memory card slot, 23megapixel camera...
Overheats, camera could have been better...
The improved design and physical camera button are among the things that we really like about the Z5 Dual. And Sony's decision to have the home button on the side is just brilliant because unlocking the device has not been this easy before.The 23-megapixe...

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yugatech.com

Updated:
2016-11-27 03:49:16

Average rating:0

After 5 generations of the Xperia flagship series, we think Sony has done a terrific job at making the Xperia Z5 its best smartphone to date. In the last 5 iterations, it still retained its design DNA since the first day and the Z5 still closely resembles...

Gorgeous and elegant design, Impressive camera quality, Great performance, Waterproof feature, Great display quality, New fingerprint sensor...
Gets warm quite fast, No wireless charging, Quite expensive...
The last time we considered an Xperia handset as the best smartphone of the year was back in the very first Xperia Z. This time around, the Xperia Z5 has all the makings of a strong flagship handset plus a few bells and whistles. It's elegant, gorgeous an...

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unbox.ph

Updated:
2016-11-27 03:49:16

Average rating:0

The new Xperia trifecta composed of the Z5, Z5 Compact, and the Z5 Premium , is Sony's latest attempt to grab more market share from other smartphone manufacturers. On paper the strategy looks solid as each handset is very different from one another and c...

If you're a Sony fan, you'll love the Xperia Z5. You get a smooth Android experience, a gorgeous 5.2-inch display, and a fantastic set of cameras (front and rear). It also is still water resistant and they kept the omnibalance design style. If you're stil...

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stuff.tv/my/

Updated:
2016-11-27 03:49:17

Average rating:80

It's no secret that there's a new Xperia superphone on the very near horizon, and with IFA 2015 kicking off in Berlin from 4 September it's highly likely that we'll soon be seeing Sony's new Z5. In fact, a tweet from Sony suggests September 2 will be the...

Neat fingerprint scanner, Punchy screen, Attractive colours and glass back...
Battery life worse than previous Zs, Gets warm an awful lot, Feels late to the party, A harsher in-hand feel than rivals...
Do a higher-megapixel camera and fingerprint scanner revitalise the Sony Xperia Z series, and see it rise up to the top of the Android broth? Not quite. This is a very good phone, but it's launching at a significantly higher price than any of its direct r...

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devontechsupport.com

Updated:
2017-05-13 11:25:51

Average rating:0

Update: The Sony Xperia Z5 finally launched in the US in February, with a few changes. We've revised our review to reflect this Android phone's altered features.Something feels different with the Sony Xperia Z5. After years of too-hasty handset updates fr...

I love the new design. It's a great improvement on the clear glass back and sharp edges of the Xperia Z2. The Z5 is lighter, it's thinner, and the frosted glass back is nothing short of gorgeous. I think it's up in the realms of the Galaxy S6 and iPhone 6...
It still gets too hot – the Xperia Z3+ was unbearable and though this is much better it's still not good enough. Playing a game for an hour shouldn't make the phone unholdable, and Sony needs to rethink the processor for the Xperia Z6, I really would have...
If you're going to buy a Sony phone, make it this one. The Xperia Z5 is the best phone Sony has ever produced and it's up there as one of the best Android phones on the market right now.After the abomination that was the Xperia Z3+, it would have been eas...

coolsmartphone.com

Updated:
2017-08-21 05:24:20

Average rating:82

The time has come to put Sony's finest under a microscope and to see what you are getting when you plonk down £610* on the counter. We know that the camera is meant to be the best thing since they made the camera obscura back in the early 19th century. We...

Here are the specifications for the deviceXperia Z564-bit Octa Core processor Snapdragon 810Adreno 430 GPU5.2” FHD 1080p display (1920×1080)3 GB of RAM32 GB storage23-megapixel main cam5-megapixel front cam2900 mAh batteryWaterproof and dust tight (IP65 a...

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alphr.com

Updated:
2018-03-08 13:46:55

Average rating:80

Latest news: 2016's Sony Xperia Z5 is no longer Sony's flagship smartphone. It's still available to buy, however, and with 2018's handsets costing more than ever, it's certainly one to consider. At the time of writing, the price of the Sony Xperia Z5 ha...

It's good to see Sony finally upping its game and lavishing some upgrades worthy of the name on its flagship phone. With an impressive new camera module, a fingerprint reader and refined design, it's a highly competent handset that, for fans of Sony phone...

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androidguys.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:16

Average rating:80

Over the past few weeks, I have been using the Sony Xperia Z5 as my daily driver. Has Sony's latest flagship overcome the problems that many users faced with the previous Z3+? Read on to find out!When it comes to the design of the Xperia Z5, sleek and min...

After spending a while with the Sony Xperia Z5, I am actually going to be sad to see it go when I switch back to my Nexus 6. The build quality of the Z5 is one of the best I've ever seen, the screen is great, the performance is smooth, and the camera butt...

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pcmag.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:16

Average rating:70

The Sony Xperia Z5 is a very nice unlocked Android phone that comes up a day late and a dollar short. Though it was released overseas last year, the Z5 ($599.99; 32GB) only recently hit the US market, and it goes to show how much can change in the span of...

Fast performance, Sharp camera, Attractive build, Expandable memory...
Pricey for what you get, Middling battery life...
The unlocked Sony Xperia Z5 is an attractive Android phone with solid performance, but there are better options available for the price...

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androidcentral.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:16

Average rating:0

It takes beautiful photos and has great hardware, but it doesn't quite deliver a stellar experience.The Sony Xperia Z5 has a sleek look, designed with a metal frame and tempered fingerprint-resistant glass over the display. It delivers a decent display an...

Awesome camera, Great battery life, Just updated to Marshmallow, Dedicated camera button...
Feels fragile in your hand, Weird button placement, No stabilization for the camera, Fingerprint sensor removed...
Quick takeThe Sony Xperia Z5 has a sleek look, designed with a metal frame and tempered fingerprint-resistant glass over the display. It delivers a decent display and a solid processor, with a battery that will definitely get you through the day. The real...

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slashgear.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:16

Average rating:0

Some people couldn't care less about the camera on their smartphone; if you're interested in Sony's new Xperia Z5, there's a good chance you're not one of them. The handset sports an image sensor the same size as ones you'll find in many ordinary budget-t...

It's important to remember that our evaluation and criticisms of the Xperia Z5 are in relation to one of the better smartphone cameras presently available and one rated very similarly to the Z5, that of the Galaxy S6. While there are instances where the Z...

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dpreview.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:16

Average rating:84

Connect smartphone reviews are written with the needs of photographers in mind. We focus on camera features, performance and image quality.With its 5.2-inch 1080p screen the Xperia Z5 is the mid-size and mid-resolution model in Sony's updated Xperia Z lin...

Excellent detail in bright light, Good balance between noise reduction and detail retention in low light, Good exposure and color across ISO range, Decent dynamic range, Very good video quality with very efficient digital stabilization, Excellent detail i...
Slight AF-inconsistencies, Low-quality panorama output, HDR mode not too efficient at highlight preservation, 4K video is separate mode, Unintuitive camera app structure (but slight improvement from previous versions), Opening app via button defaults to S...
The Sony Xperia Z5 produces very good still image and video quality across the board and with its angular shapes and dedicated camera button offers ergonomics that, on a smartphone, come as close as it gets to a real camera. The device is let down by an u...

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photographyblog.com

Updated:
2016-10-21 06:00:16

Average rating:80

The Sony Xperia Z5 was announced in September 2015 and replaces the Xperia Z3+ as the company's flagship smartphone. The new model shares the same 5.2-inch, 1080 x 1920 screen as its predecessor, but the camera module is new. Out goes the 20MP sensor and...

Viewed in isolation, the Sony Xperia Z5 is a great phone which excels in almost every area. It packs plenty of processing power, RAM and storage, while MicroSD expandability is a real plus compared with the iPhone and Galaxy S6. The Z5's screen is also b...

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makeuseof.com

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2016-10-21 06:00:16

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You're looking for a new phone. Something reasonably powerful, big screen, great sound. A handset to blow your iPhone-loving friends out of the water.This might just be it.Sony's Xperia Z5 is a larger phone, verging on phablet dimensions. Available in a v...

Rightfully a flagship device, the standard Z5 is always going to be in the shadow of the Premium, super-flagship. But for a piece of hardware like this, available on Amazon for $565 or so, that shouldn't be too much to worry about if you're not too bother...

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brighthand.com

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2016-10-21 06:00:16

Average rating:70

Sony hopes that the Xperia Z5 marks a new start for their flagship smartphone series, and one that will challenge the top phones. After all, not only has Sony failed to make more than a dent in the market, its naming conventions have been muddled with Son...

Above average 23megapixel camera, Modern waterproof body, Fluid performance, Above average battery...
Low displaytosize ratio, Uncalibrated color on the screen, Average screen brightness...
The Sony Xperia Z5 is one of the most powerful smartphones released in the second half of 2015. Its biggest selling-points are the fantastic design finish and the 23-megapixel camera. While a few quibbles can be made about the Z5's color calibration and...

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androidpolice.com

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2016-10-21 06:00:16

Average rating:0

Writing an unbiased review is a lot easier said than done. Every reviewer, myself included, has their own preferences, opinions, and experiences that will in some way affect his or her attitudes and conclusions. So rather than pretend that I am an unbiase...

Fingerprint Reader The position of the reader is exactly where the thumb on my right hand sits and it works 90% of the time. Having it integrated with the power button is a smart move, Camera Sony's new image sensor and recently updated camera app work to...
Volume Rocker Placement The placement of the volume rocker on the lower third of the device makes for awkward use...
The Sony Z5 is a very good device. However, it enters the market at a time when there are a myriad of very good handsets, and several excellent ones, many of which cost less than the Z5. It's also very difficult to purchase a Z5 in the US, as no carriers...

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notebookcheck.net

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2016-10-21 06:00:16

Average rating:88

My name is Z5. Sony Xperia Z5. The new top model from the Xperia series is the official Bond smartphone and is supposed to have the best smartphone camera in the world. Our review will check whether owners of the predecessor should upgrade as well and if...

bright, high-contrast IPS display, decent resolution and good colors, good build quality, long battery runtimes, comprehensive connectivity, good wireless modules, great performance, intuitive handling, very good fingerprint scanner, expandable storage...
CPU and GPU throttling, location of the volume rocker, no replaceable battery, mediocre front camera, Quick Charger costs extra, mediocre writing and reading performance...
After the review of the Sony Xperia Z3+ we wanted a very good flagship device from Sony that is actually ready for the market. Our wish was granted by the Japanese developers. How did they pull it off? Well, they eliminated the biggest issues, starting wi...

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91mobiles.com

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2016-10-21 06:00:16

Average rating:70

With most products and their successive generations, there are either revolutionary updates or iterative improvements. Sony's top-tier Xperia Z series falls into the latter category, as within a span of three years, the brand has launched six smartphones...

Optimum for onehanded usage, Fast, easytoreach fingerprint sensor, Powerful hardware, DualSIM support...
Notsodifferent design, Gets hot quickly, Average battery life, An expensive proposition...
Sony's Xperia Z series is the best example of refined improvements. With each generation, the devices have become better than their previous iteration. In its sixth generation, the latest offering the from the Japanese electronics giant brings forth loade...

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techspot.com

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2016-10-21 06:00:16

Average rating:75

Sony is one of the Android manufacturers that you don't hear much about throughout the year, but has managed to consistently produce decent high-end devices for several years now. Last year's Xperia Z3 was a great option for someone after a well-built han...

The best water resistant design yet. Great camera with superb accuracy and detail. Sony resisted moving to 1440p, resulting in decent performance. Includes a microSD card slot.
Disappointing battery life. The Snapdragon 810 runs warm. Display isn't too accurate. Didn't launch with Android 6.0 onboard, and Sony's update history is poor.

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phonearena.com

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2016-10-21 06:00:17

Average rating:70

Unlike some of its competitors (cough-Samsung-cough-LG), Sony isn't used to flooding the market with products. It likes to take its time and come up with just a few handsets each year: one or two budget phones here, a couple of mid-rangers there, and, if...

Classy, timeless appearance, Very bright display, Topshelf chipset, Dustand waterresistant (IP68)...
Sharp edges make it uncomfortable to hold, Software experience needs more work, Disappointing camera, Stereo speakers don't sound good...
We wanted to like the Xperia Z5, but Sony isn't making it easy for us. This otherwise good-looking phone doesn't feel quite right in the hand. The software experience moves at a satisfying pace, but comes with a bunch of issues and imperfections that don'...

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androidheadlines.com

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2016-10-21 06:00:17

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For some time now, Sony have been producing Android smartphones that represent the best of Sony under the Xperia Z name and the Xperia Z5 is their latest. Following the same underlying design language that we've become used to since 2012's original Xperia...

It's 2015 and this is the same style and design of smartphone that Sony have been calling the Xperia Z for three years now. Is that a bad thing? Well, that's up to you. When Samsung, LG and Motorola are offering up compelling upgrades with new and impr...

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engadget.com

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2016-10-21 06:00:17

Average rating:80

At the start of 2015, Sony effectively gave up on making smartphones in the hope of recapturing former glories. Its mobile division now loses the company nearly $2 million per day even after being slimmed down to a fraction of its former size. The few dev...

One of the best smartphone cameras on the market, Great performance, Lovely screen...
Sony's design language is getting tired, Underwhelming battery life, Last year's version of Android...
Sony's Xperia Z5 is a mobile photographer's dream with a breathtaking camera and great display. However, you're likely to be turned off by the underwhelming battery life. It's a respectable choice, but other Android handsets are even more compelling...

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androidauthority.com

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2016-10-21 06:00:17

Average rating:86

With Sony's mobile future uncertain, the Japanese giant really needs to hit a home run if they want to win over today's smartphone consumers. With that goal in mind, Sony recently unveiled three new members of the Sony Xperia family. For those that prefer...

good battery life, water resistant, front facing speakers, elegant design, fast, clean software, good picture outdoors...
not the best display, expensive, camera suffers in medium/low light...
The Sony Xperia Z5 is a great smartphone, but once again is an incremental update from its predecessor - the fingerprint scanner being the biggest new feature. Although the Z5 is a durable device with fast and clean software, you'll have to ask yourself i...

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recombu.com

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2016-10-21 06:00:17

Average rating:100

Sony Xperia Z5 Hands-On Review at IFA 2015 : Sony's latest flagship phone packs the kind of features we hoped for, although the design is rather familiar.Sony just launched the Xperia Z5 here in Berlin and I've already detailed all of the important specs...

Sony's Xperia Z5 is one of the most desirable and feature-packed phones of 2015, boasting a strong everyday camera, sharp visuals that can be customised how you like and an improved (but still gorgeous) design that incorporates one of the best fingerprint...

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