Sony Xperia Z5 Premium - the perfect solution for the discerning user

This smartphone is the largest in the lineup Z5. Specifications and performance of the case are at a height, so you can say with confidence that the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is a balanced and thoughtful gadget. One of the strengths of the device is its design. An inset frame made of stainless steel, strictly verified forms - all this gives the device an individuality and a certain charm, which is inherent only in Sony phones.

Specifications

Model	Sony Xperia Z5 Premium
Dimensions, weight	154.4 x 76.0 x 7.8 mm, 181 grams
Screen	5.5 inch 4K UHD display (3840 x 2160), 806 PPI
OS	Android version 6.0
Chipset	Qualcomm® Snapdragon ™ 810
Graphics processor	Adreno430
RAM / ROM	3/32 + there is support for microSD memory cards of up to 200GB (a slot for the card is highlighted)
Interfaces	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB, NFC, GPS / GLONASS
Cameras	Primary: 23 MP, frontalka: 5 MP
Battery	3430mAh Lithium Ion, QuickCharge 2.0

Important! The manufacturer claims protection of the device according to IP 65/68. However, this does not mean that the smartphone is able to photograph underwater, and you should not swim in the shower with it. The maximum that he is able to survive - a telephone conversation in the rain.

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium

Design and management

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium belongs to the category of phablets, this is an intermediate category between the tablet and the phone. Designers decided on a very interesting move, replacing simple aluminum inserts with stainless steel. On the other hand, such a decision should have a positive impact on the heat release, therefore, on the quality of the cooling of the phone. The back cover is not made of frosted glass, as it was in the younger model series, but in the form of a mirror. It looks spectacular, but has its drawbacks. The smartphone is very quickly covered with spots and prints. Those who love the neat appearance of their device will have to constantly use a cloth to wipe the easily dirty surface.

On a note! There are only three color solutions: silver, black and gold. The gold color blends nicely with the mirror surface.The remaining colors also look very harmonious.

The arrangement of structural elements is traditional for Sony.

1. On the right side there is a power button with a fingerprint scanner and a camera launch. Here the sound adjustment button, it is very thin, at first it is unusual to press it. By the way, all the buttons are made of metal.
   

2. On the left are slots for nano-sim and memory cards. The cap opens with a familiar clip. The manufacturer promises a complete set of Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Dual for those who need a second SIM.
   
3. On the bottom is a connector for charging. Unfortunately, without a stub.
   
4. The upper end is given under the headphone jack.
   

5. Behind, on the mirror surface, is the main photo module and flash.
6. The front side, covered with tempered glass, has top and bottom cutouts for sound speakers. At the top there is a notification indicator, a front camera eye and sensors. Under the screen, according to tradition, is empty.

The screen occupies almost the entire frontal surface and has no rounding. On the one hand, it is familiar and convenient. On the other hand, it gives the phone some archaic features.The case is assembled perfectly, the fitting of parts is close to ideal, such quality is found only in a few leading brands. Here "Sony", definitely on top.

When you first look at the device, it does not produce a strong effect, the spontaneous desire to learn it from the user will not arise. it classic smartphone, on which designers have worked, giving it a more sophisticated look. But despite the fact that the phone does not attract surprised looks to itself, its visual design can be called almost perfect.

Screen features

Smartphone Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is equipped with a wonderful screen. The matrix can be called one of its key advantages. Screen capable produce 4K picturemodern and very promising format. True, this same feature can turn into an “Achilles heel,” since negatively affects autonomy.

Important! According to the developers, the picture is able to automatically scale to the reproduced content. How this will be realized in practice can only be checked in everyday use. At this stage there are several pre-installed programs that allow you to evaluate the automatic scaling.

The screen is made by IPS technology, its diagonal is 5.5 inches. The maximum resolution that a smartphone is capable of is 3840 × 2160. In addition, the screen supports the whole a number of branded chips from Sony, such as TRILUMINOS and X-REALTIEngine. Both of these technologies are designed to improve the picture on the screen. The color rendition can be corrected automatically. Due to this, it is possible to avoid over-saturation with color, which makes the picture on the screen more natural.

The viewing angles of the screen are almost maximum. No inconvenience associated with them is noticed. Black color may fade slightly when the angle of the display changes, but even with maximum distortion, it looks very rich. Thus, the Sony Iksperia Z5 Premium has a high-quality and high-tech screen, capable of producing a high-definition picture.

Memory and performance

Features Sony Xperia Z5 Premium can be considered quite productive. The chip on which the device is built represents the most productive solution in the middle segment. The apparent disadvantage of this processor is to work at elevated temperatures.

Video accelerator allows you to run games and heavyweight applications. Most of the popular releases will start fine and go at medium-high settings. However, we should not forget that the phone does not like long work under load and heats up.

Three gigabytes of RAM is enough for most tasks. 32 gigabytes of permanent memory, of course, is not the limit of dreams, but this volume is enough to store the user's basic data. If necessary, you can always Add a card up to 200GB.

In benchmarks, the device shows good results, but they have little to do with everyday use. In life, the smartphone is beautiful works without freezes and slowdowns. The desktop menu does not “freeze” when flipping, all applications run almost instantly, and the download after switching on passes quickly. The gadget was very fast, albeit somewhat "hot." It is hoped that this mistake will be corrected.

operating system

A review of the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium should be continued with the features of the OS. The gadget is running the sixth version of Android. In Sony, they decided not to load the shell with excessive visual content, which made it look almost ascetic.

However, absolutely no changes in the shell has not done. The manufacturer has reserved the right provide the user with the very minimum of applicationsthat may need the user. Frankly advertising "presets" has become much less, and this is a significant plus in the treasury of the merits of smartphones and software developers.

On a note! A pleasant surprise for gamers - support for connecting the PlayStation4. Now you can play legendary titles from the world famous console on the screen of the smartphone itself.

Perhaps in the future, the device will be updated to a newer version of the OS, as the manufacturer declared long-term support of this model.

Quality of communication and sound

Smartphone Sony Xperia Z5 Premium meets the high requirements of communication standards. Remarkable reception of the signal is marked both during a conversation and when exchanging Internet traffic. 4th generation network support is complete, but prolonged use of 4G may affect battery consumption. Do not forget about it. Reception and distribution via Wi-Fi protocol are excellent, the device can be used as a router.

Sony has always been famous for its built-in player, which made it possible to squeeze the maximum sound out of the device, even with very modest technical parameters. The sound in the speaker juicy and sonorous, the bell is perfectly audible even at an average volume level. Audibility while talking is also good.

Battery and autonomy

Sony Iksperiya Z5 Premium is equipped with a rechargeable battery with a total capacity of 3430 mAh. Given the rather large screen size, you should not count on a large margin of autonomy. Practice shows that in practice the numbers look modest, but not at all depressing. The smartphone is calm lives full time, perfectly getting to the evening or night charging. Even the maximum load (games, movies, maximum brightness), does not drop the gadget in a matter of hours. Of course, we are not talking about any theoretical two days, but on the whole the picture is very decent.

Important! The fast charge function is declared by the manufacturer and is actually available, but the included power supply does not support it. If you want to charge the phone much faster, you will have to purchase an additional power supply unit.

Camera Specifications

Phone Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is equipped with a 23 megapixel matrix. Auxiliary camera is endowed with more modest characteristics, 5 Mp. A distinctive feature of the front module is a wide-angle optics. Theoretically, this greatly increases the area of ​​frame capture. A great option for lovers of selfies. The main module has instant autonavigation and great digital zoom. Even with a fivefold increase in the picture is not filled with artifacts and noise. The quality of the image with the increase does not suffer.

Important! Declared full support for video in 4K format. Now you can create cool and high-quality videos right on your phone.

For those who are not accustomed to dig in search of the optimal mode for filming, there is auto modewhich itself optimizes the picture for the 16: 9 format. The resolution is 20 Mp.

Conclusion

The smartphone turned out to be interesting. Many indicators in it definitely deserve attention. The assembly and technical parameters fit perfectly into the flagship specifications. Protection against dust and moisture looks like a nice addition. However, its price in Russia may scare off buyers: at the time of release, it was 59 000 rub. for the usual version, and 60,000 rubles.for a revision with two SIM cards. Buy this phablet can true connoisseurs of large screens and quality "Sony."

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium