Sony Xperia Z5
The Sony Xperia Z5 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)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.2" · 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
RAM3GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera23 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 428 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
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, September 02. Released 2015, October 02
⚙️ 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 7.1.1 (Nougat)
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
428 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
📷 Camera
Main Camera
23 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,900 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
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)
Build
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
White, Graphite Black, Gold, Green, Pink
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted; EU model only), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps (E6603), LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps (E6653)
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - E6603, E6653
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
GPS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia Z5 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Sony Xperia Z5 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Sony Xperia Z5 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, QC2).
The Sony Xperia Z5 is rated IP68 — IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).
Yes, the Sony Xperia Z5 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Sony Xperia Z5 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Sony Xperia Z5 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Sony Xperia Z5 has stereo speakers.
The Sony Xperia Z5 ships with Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat).
The Sony Xperia Z5 uses microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG.
The Sony Xperia Z5 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The Sony Xperia Z5 has 4.1, A2DP, aptX.
