Sony Xperia Z5 vs. Z5 Compact: Differences in comparison
The Sony Xperia Z5 competes against the Z5 Compact in our comparison. In this practical tip, you can read what the main differences between the two premium smartphones are.
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact: the compact brother
- Processor: The Z5 Compact uses a Snapdragon 810 processor with 64-bit architecture. It clocks at 2000 MHz and has 8 cores.
- RAM: With 2 GB, the Z5 Compact has sufficient but not excessive RAM available.
- Display: The LCD display is 4.6 inches in size and has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. This corresponds to a pixel density of 322 dpi.
- Dimensions: Because of the small display, the Z5 Compact weighs only 138 grams and measures just 127 x 65 x 9 mm.
- Battery: The 2700 mAh battery lasts a good 7 hours in the online runtime. At 8 hours, the talk time is rather lower middle class.
- Camera: The camera has a resolution of 22.9 megapixels and shoots extremely sharp and good pictures.
- Price: The Z5 Compact is currently available for around 470 euros. Current prices can be found in the CHIP price comparison.
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact in the CHIP test
Sony Xperia Z5: the premium smartphone in comparison
- Processor: Exactly the same processor was installed in the Z5 as in the Z5 Compact. A Snapdragon 810 processor with 64-bit architecture is also used here. However, the processor has to calculate more pixels in games and the like.
- RAM: With 3.1 GB, the Z5 has more RAM than its compact brother. This has a positive effect in everyday life if you have many apps and tabs open at the same time.
- Display: The LCD display is 5.2 inches in size and has a Full HD resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. This corresponds to a pixel density of 428 dpi. This makes the display of the Z5 much sharper than that of the Z5 Compact.
- Dimensions: The Z5 Compact scores here. The large Z5 weighs noticeably more at 154 grams and is larger at 146 x 73 x 8 mm.
- Battery: The Z5 has a slightly larger battery with a capacity of 2900 mAh. It holds a strong 12:38 with pure talk time, but only 6 hours in the online runtime.
- Camera: The camera is also identical to the Z5 Compact and has a resolution of 22.9 megapixels.
- Price: The Z5 is available for around 580 euros. Current prices can be found in the CHIP price comparison.
Sony Xperia Z5 in the CHIP test
Conclusion: Z5 Compact with similar advantages in the equipment
The Sony Xperia Z5 and the Z5 Compact are almost identical in many respects. Both have the same camera, the same processor and are protected according to IP68. The main differences are in price and dimensions. The large Z5 has a better display and more RAM. If you prefer smaller smartphones, you won't go wrong with the Z5 Compact.
If you have opted for a Sony Xperia Z5, you should read in the next practical tip which SIM card you need.