Sony Xperia Z5 Compact - small, but remove

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is a smaller version of the flagship Sony Xperia Z5. The developers went on the beaten path, limiting themselves to reducing the size and cutting characteristics. The smartphone looks stylish and fresh, besides its software filling hides some interesting innovations. Within the Z5 family, the gadget largely intersects with its older brothers, but this “kid” has its own character.

Specifications

Model	Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Dimensions, weight	64.7 × 127.3 × 8.99 mm, 138 g.
Screen	4.6 ”, IPS, 1280 × 720, 319 PPI, 16: 9
OS	Android 5.1
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
Graphics processor	Adreno 430
RAM / ROM	2 / 32GB with the ability to install a memory card up to 200 GB.
Interfaces	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, USB, NFC, GPS / GLONASS / BeiDou
Cameras	Primary: 23 MP, frontalka: 5 MP
Battery	2700mAh, non-removable

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

Design and management

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is a fairly presentable model in the family. Smartphone looks simpler on photos than in reality. Perhaps the whole thing in its compact dimensions, visually simplifying the body in the photograph. Gadget almost completely copies its relative. However, a certain similarity can be found in the whole family. In some details, for example, edges and ends, some continuity with the previous generation is felt.

Important! The front and back of the phone is covered with tempered glass. Prints remain on the glossy surface, so it will have to be cleaned frequently.

Behind the lid, in the upper left corner is the camera and flash. Front top front camera. There are no physical buttons on the screen. The fingerprint scanner is still tied to the power button. This button is on the left side. It is no less convenient to use the camera, launching it with a dedicated button for it. She is located on the left. There is only one slot for a memory card - this is nano-sim, and it is placed on the right side. Also under the plug you can install a memory card.Bottom is charging, on top of the headphone jack.

Unusual solution from Sony is pre-installed colors for themes. For example, for a smartphone with a white body, the color gamut will be made in light, preferably white. Themes for each color are selected individually.

The gadget is great in the hand, it's nice to use. Even with long-term work, the desire to let him out of the hands does not arise.

Screen features

Smartphone Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is equipped with a small, by today's standards, screen. 4.6 inches now looks not exactly compact, but rather a “mini” version of the phone. However, for such a small size there is absolutely no need to make a large resolution, the existing 1280 by 720 will suffice. The screen frames look small, the lower and upper parts also do not hide the useful space of the screen. As promised by the manufacturer, the entire Z5 family supports TRILUMINOS and X-RealtyEngine technology.

When you first meet with the device may be evident some unnatural color rendering, but for its adjustment there are automatic modes or manual setting of basic parameters. The viewing angles are natural.Of course, if you fix the device under an extreme degree of inclination, the images will fade, the colors will change. However, in everyday use, the viewing angle often remains traditional.

Important! The screen fades when exposed to direct sunlight. The image can be read, but using the phone on the street is not very convenient. Manufacturing technology of the matrix is ​​more adapted to work in a room with artificial lighting.

In general, the screen makes a good impression. It is quite bright, if desired, all the basic functions can be customized.

Memory and performance

Characteristics of the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact allow us to conclude that we have a smaller copy of the flagship. Of course, you should not count on the same uncompromising performance as your older brother. In principle, given the positioning, the model faces completely different tasks.

810 "Dragon" is a rather hot processor.. Many technical publications have already brought down a whole squall of criticism on manufacturers who have equipped their gadgets with these chips. With a lack of cooling, the smartphone works fine with applications, especially in multitasking mode.Also worth noting good energy optimization.

Two gigabytes of RAM may not be enough for the most demanding games, but, on the other hand, the phone is not positioned as a game. 32 GB of permanent memory is enough to accommodate photographs and a medium-sized music collection. If the user is eager for more, then his services slot for memory cards.

The graphics accelerator is a compromise solution between maximum performance and optimization of the device resource consumption. You can play on the phone, Most releases will run on it without problems on medium settings. The desktop responds quickly, does not slow down.

Synthetic tests will not please fans of productive solutions. However, in real life, all the potential power, which, often, new items possess, has nowhere to go. So, the smartphone Sony Xperia Z5 Compact turned out to be fairly productive. For most everyday tasks it will be more than enough.

operating system

The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact review continues with operating system features. The manufacturer stated that out of the box, the smartphone will come with a pre-installed version of Android 5.1.Perhaps, in the future, the device will receive a full upgrade to the sixth version and beyond. Everything will depend on the time support device.

A lot has been said about pure Android, free from the manufacturer’s graphical improvements. First of all, the system is stable. Unlike the legendary Kit-Kat (Ver.4.4), in the fifth version of the OS, it was again possible to install applications on a memory card without resorting to root-manipulations with the system itself.. This is very convenient, considering that 32 GB of memory, from which there is even less for applications, may not be enough for modern toys.

On a note! Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is equipped with support for consoles of the fourth generation. This means that in order to enjoy exclusive action films, now you don’t need a TV at all, just a mobile phone screen. However, the size of the smartphone raise serious doubts about how to play full-fledged console games on such a small display.

The menu of the gadget is very responsive, fast, it's nice to work with Desktops are flipped over in an instant without delay. It is very nice when, due to the small screen for 2018, you can reach the top control curtain with your thumb. The operating system starts and runs optimally quickly and stably.

Quality of communication and sound

Reviews of Sony Xperia Z5 Compact talk about high quality communications. The device accepts high-speed traffic, perfectly captures the signal of mobile operators and outputs it to the speaker with minimal loss and distortion. Talking on the phone is quite comfortable, audibility at a decent level. Reception of Internet packages is carried out without delay, therefore This device can be safely used as a modem.

The sound from the speaker is loud, without hoarseness. The user will always be able to hear the call, even if the volume is set to a medium or even low rate.

Important! The smartphone has retained the classic 3.5mm headphone jack. Therefore, to play high-quality music, you can not buy modern Type-C-compatible models, and limit yourself to the headset that is already in stock.

Player from "Sony" can be called exemplary. It should be a reference point for many companies that produce all-in-one combine harvesters. Here everything is very austere, but at the same time thought out.Even an inexperienced user, who has never used the players from the aforementioned brand before, will be able to sort out the settings and choose the playback principle you like. Phone Sony Xperia Z5 Compact sounds very decent. It's nice to know that Sony makes the development of the musical direction of its gadgets a priority.

Battery and autonomy

The device is equipped with a battery with a capacity of 2700 mAh. Unfortunately, this is the area where problems may arise. The fact is that all modern devices, due to the ever-increasing power, remain very voracious.

Declared capacity, of course, enough for one working day, but you should not count on more. Of course, if you turn on all battery saving features and use the phone only when necessary, the device may last longer. The question is whether to limit yourself in this way.

At maximum load (Internet, high-definition video playback, games, instant messengers), the smartphone hardly survives until the end of the working day. Unfortunately, in the existing production budget for obvious reasons The fast charge function did not fit.

Camera Specifications

Camera Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is quite standard for the entire line. It is, of course, no better than the older models. The main photo module has 23 megapixel resolution. This will be quite enough to make interesting landscape shots.

For self-portraits there is a 5 MP front camera. It is difficult to say something special about this module. He is, and he is able to take relatively good photos. Perhaps for a compact model this is quite enough. If the user wants to get better pictures, he needs to choose a photo-oriented model.

However, the purely nominal front camera also can not be called. Thanks good automatic image optimization and an abundance of manual settings, The user can significantly expand the basic features of the gadget.

Conclusion

Despite its compactness, which is at the forefront and is the main marker of the device, there is something to be praised for. The model is not without appeal and a number of software advantages. Hardware characteristics can not be called high, but the power of the device is enough for daily use.

On a note! The price at the time of release was 39990 p.Subsequently, the device could be bought at a discount for 25 000-29 000 rubles.

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact