Verdict
It is often said that good things come in small packages. And while that may not apply to most of the flagship smartphones right now, it is certainly the case with the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact which, in our opinion, is one of the most powerful smartphone in the below 5-inch category.
Despite its size, the Z5 Compact is capable of throwing haymakers that hits as hard as its bigger contemporaries. In addition to that, it’s equipped with a very capable rear camera that would give any note-worthy smartphone cameras a good run for its money.
The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is available locally in all Sony concept stores and authorized resellers for Php29,990. It comes in Black, White, Yellow variants.
What we like about it:
* Well-built and IP68-certified design
* Very handy form factor
* Near-stock Android experienced because of minimal software tweaks
* Two-stage dedicated camera button
* Impressive performance from rear camera
* Top-notch display
* Very good sound output from loudspeaker
* Decent battery life
* Superb processing and graphics performance
What we didn’t like about it:
* Overheating issues of SD 810 is very noticeable
* Fingerprint scanner could be improved
* Pricey
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact specs:
OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core processor |
Memory | 2GB |
Display | 4.7-inch IPS LCD screen, 720 x 1280 |
Storage | Expandable 32GB on-board storage, support for up to 200GB microSD card |
Camera | 23-megapixel rear camera with LED flash + 5-megapixel front camera |
SIM | Single SIM (Nano) | 4G/LTE |
Battery | 2,700mAh |
Weight | 138g |
Dimensions | 127 x 65 x 8.9 mm |
Others | Fingerprint scanner, Dual-band Wi-Fi AC, Bluetooth 4.1 with A2DP and aptX, USB On-The-Go, ANT+ support, Fast charging |
Color | Black, White, Yellow, and Red |