Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

2346 reviews

Nov, 2024

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camera (279)
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performance (160)
portability (157)
size (142)

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price (27)
reliability (20)
reception (6)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2346 reviews of Sony Xperia Z5 Compact. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People really like the size and portability. The performance and usability are also mentioned favorably. The reception and reliability get less positive opinions, and views are divided on the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

alaTest has collected and analyzed 53 user reviews of Sony Xperia Z5 Compact from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the usability and battery. The camera and portability also get good feedback. There are some critical comments about the reliability.

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77% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

alaTest has collected and analyzed 69 user reviews of Sony Xperia Z5 Compact from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com.

80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Sony Xperia Z5 Compact from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Michael Sawh (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is the smaller sibling to the Xperia Z5 and the 4K-screen packing Z5 Premium. It's also the successor to the Xperia Z3 Compact, retaining the same 4.6-inch 720p HD screen in a water-resistant body.

Great all-round camera ; A solid day and a half of battery life ; Useful power-saving modes

Chunky, toy-like design ; Becomes hot playing games ; Temperamental fingerprint sensor ; Touchscreen responsiveness issues

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : James Peckham (techradar.com)

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact review

Smaller but still very powerful – we love the Compact range

Compact design ; Impressive camera ; Long lasting battery

Still a 720p screen ; No wireless charging

Sony's new small form phone is the hidden gem of the Xperia Z5 range - it's just a shame there isn't a Full HD screen.

Jun, 2017

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Sony Xperia Z5 Compact review: tiny but powerful

Size matters and some people just want a phone that's manageable – has Sony delivered?

Small yet premium design ; Great fingerprint scanner ; Better camera

Still a 720p display ; No wireless charging

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact: The plucky powerhouse is back (hands-on)

For a number of years smartphone manufacturers have been slapping the word "mini" at the end of a handset name to denote the fact that something is smaller. The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is as fun and powerful as you could want it to be. There are few...

Sep, 2015

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Expert review by : Andrew Hoyle (cnet.co.uk)

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact review: A superb smaller phone

With flagship specs compressed into a small body, the Z5 Compact is the best mini Android phone you can buy.

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.

Its blocky design lacks the finesse of other flagship handsets.

By squashing powerful specs into a smaller, water-resistant body, the Z5 Compact earns the title of best "mini" Android phone.

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact review

Compact stays the same size but gets upgraded camera and fingerprint scanner

The Xperia Z5 Compact is the best small phone around, but then there's not much competition in this area anymore and there are a number of phones offering decent specs for a lot less. Those looking for Z5 design and specs in a smaller frame will be...

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (stuff.tv)

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact review

We get up-close-and-personal with the world's most powerful compact smartphone

Good battery life ; Friendly to smaller hands ; Plenty of power

Screen is still 720p ; A bit expensive? ; It’s small, but also chunky ; Camera is quite slow at times

A long-lasting phone that’s dead easy to live with if you’re after a smaller screen.

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : Alex Todd (recombu.com)

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact Review: In Depth

Full review of the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact including a camera test and samples, screen test, battery life and performance and more.

Great design ; Accurate, responsive fingerprint sensor ; Great camera ; Best-in-class battery life

No wireless charging ; Heat build-up when gaming

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,...

Sep, 2015

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Sony Xperia Z5 Compact review

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Sony markets its Sony Xperia Z5 Compact as the 'perfect sidekick'. It proved itself to have good call quality in our lab tests, but how does it compare with rivals from Samsung and Apple? And does it have sufficiently long battery life to ensure your...

Jun, 2016

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Expert review by : ePHOTOzine (ephotozine.com)

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact User Review

We put the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact smartphone through its photographic paces.

23-megapixel camera ; Compact yet powerful body ; 0.03 second autofocusing time ; Well controlled noise in dark situations ; Well controlled flare ; Bright, vivid images ; Waterproof

Scene effects only available on 8MP images ; Lower resolution screen than larger phones

If you're an Android user and want a high-performance camera on your phone without the bulk of a larger phone body, then the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is ideal for you. Manufacturers like Samsung have now stopped making the 'Mini' versions of their...

Apr, 2016

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