Sony Xperia Z5 Dual
The Sony Xperia Z5 Dual is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 424 PPI screen
✓5.2" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 154g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,900 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
OS
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
424 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
23 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
2,900 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Weight
154g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 in)
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted; EU model only), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Colors
White, Graphite Black, Gold, Green
