Testseek.com have collected 433 expert reviews of the Sony Xperia Z5 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Xperia Z5.
October 2015
(82%)
433 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(76%)
149 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
820100433
The editors liked
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 Sony Xperia Z5 looks good
Has plenty of power
Its camera can take some great snaps and it won't die when you spill your drink on it
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
Major design improvements
Great fingerprint sensor
Stronger battery life
Sturdy
Solid Sony design
More powerful
With more RAM
Compared with previous models
Clean
Easy to use user interface
Decent camera
The editors didn't like
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
Only minor updates from its predecessor means it lacks the excitement of its rivals. Its waterproofing no longer allows for full submersion
Meaning it can't be used for underwater photography
Phone can get a little warm
Battery won't hit two days (as advertised) even with Stamina mode
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...
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...
Published: 2015-11-20, Author: Michael , review by: notebookcheck.net
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...
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...
Published: 2015-11-20, Author: Tim , review by: techspot.com
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.
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'...
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...
Published: 2015-11-08, Author: Daniel , review by: engadget.com
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...
Abstract: Why have just one flagship when you can have two or three?This is the situation we find ourselves in with Sony's 2015 fall line up. Making its debut at IFA this past September in Berlin we now have the Xperia Z5, the Xperia Z5 Compact and the Xperia Z5 Pr...
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...
