Testseek.com have collected 287 expert reviews of the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Xperia Z5 Compact.
September 2015
(82%)
287 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(77%)
53 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
820100287
The editors liked
Fast fingerprint reader
Impressive battery life
Stable performer with few hiccups for only 2GB RAM
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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
Small device with flagship internals
Clever fingerprint reader
Great battery
Excellent construction
Perfectly and properly small in a world constantly throwing out big devices
Spec'd to perform
Which it does
Upgradeable storage
Can play PlayStation 4 over a network (if you have a PS4 in the home)
Supports high-res audio
Res
The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact's small size makes it very comfortable to use
But without sacrificing the power and performance of a flagship phone. Its camera takes great shots and it won't die when you get it wet
Compact design
Impressive camera
Long lasting battery
Fantastic profile
Excellent 23MP camera
Water resistant
Finger scanner
Flagship-grade hardware
The editors didn't like
Nevertheless Sony has once again made a compelling handset worthy of your consideration if you're after a handset with a sub5.0inch display that's easy to use and reaches the calibre of much larger toptier smartphones.
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
Too many preinstalled apps
Good but not great camera
Can run a little warm
Screen hasn't changed much
If any
Camera can sometimes take a few seconds to load
MicroUSB drives won't load up
Its blocky design lacks the finesse of other flagship handsets
Abstract: There has been an on-off trend by smartphone makers to release “mini” versions of their flagship handsets, in years gone by Samsung always had a “mini” version of its latest “S” device. However Samsung isn't the only one playing the “mini” game. After the...
A compact phone indeed, Mostly great UI and gaming performance, Great call sound quality, Very high screen brightness, Good battery life
The camera is not as exciting as it seems, Screen color accuracy could have been better, Mediocre speaker quality
The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is quite the unusual handset. It promises flagship-worthy features in a tight, compact package, and there's still plenty of folks looking for that kind of phone. At the same time, there are very few alternatives fitting that des...
Published: 2015-11-13, Author: Michael , review by: notebookcheck.net
high application performance, enduring battery runtime, good stereo speakers, bright and high-contrast screen, great user interface, modern operating system, numerous settings, high-resolution camera, 4K video recordings, fast ac-Wi-Fi and LTE, supports
poor camera quality in bad lighting conditions, mediocre front camera, display with a slight blue cast, no Full-HD resolution, position of the volume rocker is not ideal, comparatively high price
In Review Sony Xperia Z5 Compact. Review sample courtesy of Notebooksbilliger.The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is a very good and compact smartphone with an impressive set of features and a powerful SoC. There are some positive aspects to consider A current ope...
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...
Ideal for those looking for a sub five inch phone, Flagship specifications, IP certification, Sony apps and extra features, Great battery
720p display not for the spec hungry, Small screen not optimal for some activities, Camera doesn't live up to its hype, Overheats when recording 4K video
Unlike other "mini" handsets, the Z5 Compact retains almost the same specs and quality as its larger siblings while giving consumers a small form factor option. It is certainly a small powerhouse, however the camera could disappoint those who were expecti...
Abstract: Back with a vengeance or a whimper?Twice a year every year, Sony issues a new flagship Android smartphone. This rapid pace has propelled us from 2013's Xperia Z to today's Xperia Z5, across five generations of what's been fundamentally the same formula: d...
Published: 2015-09-02, Author: Chris , review by: recombu.com
We loved the Z3 Compact and the Z5 Compact just reaffirms our appreciation for the smaller-screened flagship. With specs that ensure this phone won't feel tired by the end of the average two-year contract and a price tag of just (for a flagship) £429, Son...
If you're looking for strong battery life without compromising on design, this is your choice. The Xperia Z5 Compact offers a far better battery life than the rest of the competition right now, and that it manages this without bulking out its frame is fan
Screen resolution is a big let-down. It doesn't match what we'd expect from a phone in 2015, and I wish Sony had made this a Full HD screen, If it had, this could have been a five star review – but I understand why it's kept at 720p. Saving on pixels has
If you're looking for a small Android phone right now, this is it. No other phone manufacturer is making high-end devices in this form factor, which is a shame, because the Xperia Z5 Compact is beautifully proportioned.With an incredible battery life, a n...
If you're looking for strong battery life without compromising on design, this is your choice. The Xperia Z5 Compact offers a far better battery life than the rest of the competition right now, and that it manages this without bulking out its frame is fan
Screen resolution is a big let-down. It doesn't match what we'd expect from a phone in 2015, and I wish Sony had made this a Full HD screen, If it had, this could have been a five star review – but I understand why it's kept at 720p. Saving on pixels has
If you're looking for a small Android phone right now, this is it. No other phone manufacturer is making high-end devices in this form factor, which is a shame, because the Xperia Z5 Compact is beautifully proportioned.With an incredible battery life, a n...
Fantastic compact size, Lovely design, Great fingerprint scanner, Loads of storage space, MicroSD card support
720p screen, Camera is slow to boot, No USB Type-C
We honestly cannot fathom why Sony is considered to be an "also-ran" in the world of smartphones, especially when it is able to produce a handset as likeable as this one. The Japanese tech giant should be applauded not only for creating a small-screen d...
