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I'm not a small phone lover but I have always loved Sony's Compact smartphone line. It's just because of the point of it. Sony is the only manufacturer who offers a “mini” variant with uncompromised specs (for the most part).The Xperia Z line is fading to...
The Z5 Compact isn't a perfect phone, but it's definitely a good one. And the space that it fills certainly gives it more weight. All the top-end flagships have moved on from this screen size bracket, so even the fact that the Z5 Compact can be in the sam...
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For lovers of small phones (especially small, unlocked, Android phones), the past couple of years haven't offered a wealth of choices. If you've been searching for a device with a display smaller than 5 inches, you know the majority of what's out there ar...
One-handed, waterproof design, Fast performance, Good camera, Solid battery life...
Somewhat chunky, Relatively pricey...
The unlocked Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is a bit pricey, but it's the best small Android phone you can buy...
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talkandroid.com Updated:
2016-10-27 03:45:32
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Smaller smartphones have fallen out of style in the past few years with consumers and manufacturers moving towards big, brighter screens. The “standard” smartphone screen sits around 5 inches: the Galaxy S7 offers a 5.1-inch display, HTC has stuck to the...
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The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is for the phablet-averse who still want quality hardware. This diminutive smartphone delivers big features despite its small stature. If you're in the market for a high-end, usable, unlocked Android smartphone, and value small...
The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact offers what few other phones do: flagship performance in a petite piece of hardware. The Z5 Compact is refined, small, and manufactured with the best materials. The glass-and-metal combo offers a premium experience, and its wate...
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Rejoice, folks with tiny hands! Sony's Xperia Z5 Compact ($500) bucks the trend of 5-inch or larger screens, proving that good things come in small packages. The Z5 Compact crams a 23-megapixel camera, speedy processor and long-lasting battery into a wate...
Compac, waterproof desig, Blazing performanc, Long battery life...
Awkward button placemen, Too much bloatware...
The Xperia Z5 Compact packs a lot of good things into its small size: powerful performance, excellent endurance and a bright, colorful display. However, the boxy phone is stuffed to the brim with unnecessary apps and marred by awkwardly placed buttons tha...
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Andrew CunninghamSony's Xperia Z5 Compact.Andrew CunninghamSony's Xperia Z5 Compact.Andrew CunninghamThe Z5 Compact and the iPhone 5SSony's phone is bigger, but it's newer, and it's still smaller than most Android flagships.Andrew CunninghamFrom left to r...
Flagship performance in a smaller package, Waterproof, Solidly built and easily pocketable, Great battery life, Camera is fine, if not exceptional...
Old Android, albeit with the promise of newer Android eventually, Not compatible with Verizon or Sprint in the US, Display density, color, and brightness are all good enough, but the viewing angles aren't great, The back is just another pane of glass to s...
So the Z5 Compact's design has some rough edges. They're mostly forgivable, but the Android space is so competitive that minor flaws can scuttle a flagship. Luckily for Sony, the Z5 Compact is graded on a curve—it only really has to compete with the other...
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While other manufacturers have mostly given up on creating compact versions of their flagships, Sony has positioned itself as a leader in this niche by reducing only the size of the handset, but not the hardware specs. Case in point, the Xperia Z5 Compact...
Good build, it's waterproof, Decent camera, Capable chipset performance, Great battery life...
Colors can be off, It's thick, Display bezel too large...
Sony Xperia Z5 CompactWhen all advantages of the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact are summed up, its practical nature is what stands out the most. For those who do not like the trend of big smartphones, the Compact offers a powerful flagship in a smaller body. Pos...
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For years now, Sony have been launching smaller versions of their Xperia Z flagship smartphones. First launching with the Xperia Z1 the ‘Compact' moniker that Sony had chosen for their smaller smartphones has become even more niche. That little section th...
No doubt about it, the Xperia Z5 Compact is a niche product, but it's one that I'm very glad that Sony has made. Whether or not it has as many followers as it did say, a year or two ago, is debateable. It is refreshing however, to see that at least som...
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I remember not that long ago thinking that a 4.7-inch phone screen was pretty large. How could they get bigger than that and still be usable? Surely this is the end of the road... and here we are a few years later and the Xperia Z5 Compact is considered d...
It's small You want a small phone with powerful hardware? This is it, Fingerprint reader The fingerprint reader is a nice thing to have, and putting it in the power button is smart, Camera The camera takes excellent photos in most lighting conditions. The...
Cost This is a $500 phone that doesn't quite have the specs to match other flagships (eg. 2GB of RAM, 720p). You're basically paying a premium because you want a small phone...
In a lot of ways, it doesn't matter whether this phone is perfect or if it stands up to larger flagship phones. It rules the small phone niche right now. All it really has to be is competent for people to buy it, because those people really want a small p...
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We don't know about you, guys, but we find great joy in reading old smartphone reviews. They don't just bring out that warm, soothing feeling of tech nostalgia. They can also be an amusing read – going back to our Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 review, for ins...
A compact phone indeed, Mostly great UI and gaming performance, Great call sound quality, Very high screen brightness, Good battery life...
The camera is not as exciting as it seems, Screen color accuracy could have been better, Mediocre speaker quality...
The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is quite the unusual handset. It promises flagship-worthy features in a tight, compact package, and there's still plenty of folks looking for that kind of phone. At the same time, there are very few alternatives fitting that des...
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Small giant. Despite the addition Compact, the Xperia Z5 Compact is a very good choice and very close to the bigger sibling Z5. Our review will show whether users of the predecessor Xperia Z3 Compact should think about an upgrade as well...
high application performance, enduring battery runtime, good stereo speakers, bright and high-contrast screen, great user interface, modern operating system, numerous settings, high-resolution camera, 4K video recordings, fast ac-Wi-Fi and LTE, supports...
poor camera quality in bad lighting conditions, mediocre front camera, display with a slight blue cast, no Full-HD resolution, position of the volume rocker is not ideal, comparatively high price...
In Review Sony Xperia Z5 Compact. Review sample courtesy of Notebooksbilliger.The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is a very good and compact smartphone with an impressive set of features and a powerful SoC. There are some positive aspects to consider A current ope...
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Why have just one flagship when you can have two or three?This is the situation we find ourselves in with Sony's 2015 fall line up. Making its debut at IFA this past September in Berlin we now have the Xperia Z5, the Xperia Z5 Compact and the Xperia Z5 Pr...
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It is no secret that Sony is struggling in the smartphone market. In fact the company has publicly declared that it is now make-or-break time for its Android handset division, if the board doesn't see progress in sales and profitability then the whole uni...
Ideal for those looking for a sub five inch phone, Flagship specifications, IP certification, Sony apps and extra features, Great battery...
720p display not for the spec hungry, Small screen not optimal for some activities, Camera doesn't live up to its hype, Overheats when recording 4K video...
Unlike other "mini" handsets, the Z5 Compact retains almost the same specs and quality as its larger siblings while giving consumers a small form factor option. It is certainly a small powerhouse, however the camera could disappoint those who were expecti...
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Back with a vengeance or a whimper?Twice a year every year, Sony issues a new flagship Android smartphone. This rapid pace has propelled us from 2013's Xperia Z to today's Xperia Z5, across five generations of what's been fundamentally the same formula: d...
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Sony Xperia Z5 Compact hands-on review at IFA 2015 : After spending a little time with Sony's latest mini marvel, the Xperia Z5 Compact, we can't wait for some more serious hands-on action.Coming in black, white, yellow and pink, the Xperia Z5 Compact see...
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, Son...
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There has been an on-off trend by smartphone makers to release “mini” versions of their flagship handsets, in years gone by Samsung always had a “mini” version of its latest “S” device. However Samsung isn't the only one playing the “mini” game. After the...
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topnewreview.com Updated:
2018-04-06 10:31:01
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Remember when mobile phones were hilariously enormous? As technology improved, they scaled down to the size of a landline phone. Then they kept going, becoming small enough to slip in a shirt pocket. When the iPhone arrived, it made a virtue of being just...
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