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Measuring 5.5in diagonally, the screen has a whopping 3840x2160 pixels, which is far more than most TVs and monitors - especially ones found in most offices - and results in a staggering pixel density of 801ppi. However, the catch is that the screen only...
Water resistant design, Sturdy and attractive, Fast fingerprint reader...
Limits on use of 4K screen, Overheating issues...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2016-10-21 03:59:31
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S o, congratulations to Sony for a true world first: a phone with a 4K screen. That's 8,294,400 pixels spread over a screen measuring 5.5in from corner to corner, giving a pixel density of around 806ppi. Why? Excellent question, especially since the Z5 Pr...
". in every key area, other than screen size, it's no better than the Sony Xperia Z5."...
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A 4K screen embedded in a smartphone sounds brilliant at first, just talking about 4K gets a lot of people to their feet and their ears perked up to attention. But think about it for a minute, we're talking about a portable device with a small battery, a...
After using this phone for an extended period, I was able to test whether the differently-sized bezel was annoying me due to teething issues or was something that I was unable to overcome in the long run. While the great internal hardware specifications...
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Rewind to the end of 2014 and the start of 2015, and Sony 's Xperia Z3 found much favour with us at Ausdroid. The standard “full size” unit was a firm favourite with Chris, and the Z3 Compact found itself my phone of choice for several months. Both phones...
Extremely comfortable and playfully chunky Compact hardware, Excellent fingerprint reader with smart placement (though not so good for offhand use), Learn the quirks and it'll serve you well...
The camera isn't as good as Sony would like us to believe, Neither is the battery life – power users need to carry a power pack or have a charger on hand, Inexcusable pauses and slowdowns, despite updates in the interim, Rear lip is a turnoff on the stand...
The Xperia Z5 is a conundrum, and that conundrum is the reason this review has taken so long for us to put together. Rather than just marking the phone as a “don't buy”, I think it's worth taking some time to figure out why you would and wouldn't buy the...
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androidaustralia.com.au Updated:
2016-10-21 03:59:31
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It's not entirely uncommon nowadays for OEMs to offer a couple of flagship handsets to cater to the needs of different users, and Sony has kept with this mantra for a few years now, offering a smaller counterpart in its Z series Compact models, accompanyi...
4K display when it's in use, Commendable performance, Fast fingerprint reader, THE...
Gaming is handled with near ease when experiencing titles like GTA: Vice City, Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath and Riptide GP2, all while set at their absolute highest graphic qualities. Frames are maintained well a majority of the time, which is commendable...
Sony's Xperia Z5 Premium is the real flagbearer for the Xpreia line of smartphones, despite sharing part of its name with two other Z5 handsets. It's a shame then that it doesn't manage to leave the sort of lasting impression it sets out to.In many ways i...
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cybershack.com.au Updated:
2016-10-21 03:59:31
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Sony's Xperia Z5 Premium takes the honour of being the world's first smartphone to feature a 4K display. Squeezing over eight million pixels into a 5.5-inch screen is an impressive feat, but it feels like Sony's engineers never asked themselves if they sh...
Water resistance, Side-facing fingerprint reader is great, 4K screen is kinda cool...
Only two apps can utilise 4K resolutions, Inconsistent camera, Dated design...
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gadgetdaily.xyz Updated:
2016-10-21 03:59:31
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Here we have it ladies and gentlemen… the world's first Android phone with a UHD screen. And who'd have thought it? It's from Sony, who hasn't exactly been a trail blazer with its devices of late, with a seemingly stagnant design language, barely incremen...
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The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is the first smartphone in the world to include a 4K display and a host of other top shelf features including a 23-megapixel camera and a waterproof design.Customers looking for a new smartphone with a checklist of features will...
Stunning 4K display, excellent 23megapixel camera, waterproof design...
Design hasn't changed much, battery life could be better...
The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium delivers an excellent smartphone experience in so many areas and stands up well against its competitors...
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dpexpert.com.au Updated:
2016-10-21 03:59:31
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LIKE: The high resolution display is stunning with good colour and contrast. The dedicated hard shutter button is useful, making it slightly less likely that a pinky will cover the lens. Image quality is generally good and casts well to a 4K television.DI...
The high resolution display is stunning with good colour and contrast. The dedicated hard shutter button is useful, making it slightly less likely that a pinky will cover the lens. Image quality is generally good and casts well to a 4K television.
The phone is not comfortable to hold because it is large and has sharp edges. In auto mode the camera over exposes...
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whistleout.com.au Updated:
2016-10-21 03:59:31
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Reportedly one of Sony's last chances to make it in the phone industry, late 2015 saw the iconic company release three smartphones alongside one another: the Xperia Z5 Compact, Xperia Z5, and the flagship Xperia Z5 Premium. All three phones are similar, o...
The Z5 Premium was a bit of a let-down. It's a good phone, sure, but it doesn't justify its high cost. If you're choosing between the Xperia Z5 and the Xperia Z5 Premium, then our advice is to save yourself the cash and go for the Z5. It may be “only” 108...
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It's the end of the year and Sony has arrived with its last big phone of the year, and this one is big, packing in a number of impressive features. Could this be the best phone of the year?Sony's third take on the flagship smartphone sector this year borr...
Great specs; Feels excellent in the hands; One of the best mobile screens you'll ever see; Upgradeable storage; Pretty much water-proof; Arrives with a pair of noise-cancelling in-earphones; Can play high-resolution audio; Able to control a PlayStation 4...
Still the odd bug slowing it down; Camera still loads slowly; Camera performance could be a little better in low-light; Gets very toasty to hold;...
Easily Sony's best phone of the year, the Z5 Premium may make it into the list for the best phone of the year, offering a solid version of Android, a ton of features, and one of the most lovely screens you'll ever see. Simply put, this phone is a return t...
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Physically the iPhone is the heaviest of the bunch at 192g, with the Z5 at 180g and the G4 and Edge+ much lighter at 155g and 153g. The iPhone is also the tallest and widest of the four, despite the fact that they all sport identically-sized 5.5-inch scre...
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A single hand holds 8.3 million pixels. This is what makes the Xperia Z5 Premium, the recent flagship from Sony, one of a kind.Understanding the feat requires a quick study of the television market. Full HD televisions have 2.07 million pixels with screen...
First smartphone in the world with a 4K screen, Stereo front firing speakers, Top-tier computing innards, 23MP primary camera, Finger scanner, Water and dust resistant, Commendable battery life...
Tired design...
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A single hand holds 8.3 million pixels. This is what makes the Xperia Z5 Premium, the recent flagship from Sony, one of a kind.Understanding the feat requires a quick study of the television market. Full HD televisions have 2.07 million pixels with screen...
First smartphone in the world with a 4K screen, Stereo front firing speakers, Top-tier computing innards, 23MP primary camera, Finger scanner, Water and dust resistant, Commendable battery life...
Tired design...
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The surprise of Sony's latest smartphone refresh is the Xperia Z5 Premium. It's a bold title for a device named to make a statement; it's a device that captured the imagination with its chrome mirrored finish and 4K display when we first saw it. But is t...
Display will make movies look great, waterproofing, microSD card slot, good battery performance...
Camera is slow, lots of bloatware, some software changes are for the worse, design isn't as premium as some rivals...
The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is an interesting smartphone. It's launched with fanfare, but only really puts a higher resolution display on the front of the experience you'll get from the regular model. If you're after the Xperia experience in a larger...
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Theinquirer.net Updated:
2016-10-21 03:59:31
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WELL, HERE we are again. With the Sony Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact tried, tested and rated, we now turn our attention to the top-of-the-line Xperia Z5 Premium. Soon, the triumvirate will be complete...
Sharp screen, powerful innards, good battery life, fast fingerprint sensor, quality cameras...
Only occasionally 4K, looks a bit boxy despite premium materials...
The Xperia Z5 Premium is only a part-time 4K device, but it still merits applause for moving Sony's smartphone range line forward where the Xperia Z5 did not. The display alone might not make the £80 price difference a worthwhile expense, but combined wit...
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phonesreview.co.uk Updated:
2016-10-21 03:59:31
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Sony recently introduced its Xperia Z5 lineup in the form of the standard Z5, a Z5 Premium, and a Z5 Compact. The superior version has attracted attention because it has a display with 4K resolution. If you've been thinking of investing in this smartphone...
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One of the surprise announcements of IFA 2015 , back in September, was Sony's Xperia Z5 Premium which is the first 4K smartphone to make the light of day. After some proper time with the new phone, here's our full and in-depth Sony Xperia Z5 Premium revie...
A 4K smartphone might seem like something you want but you really don't need it and it's an expensive card to play in order to trump your mates. The device is also big, uncomfortable and brash. Hardware is the same as the regular Z5 so it really comes dow...
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Sony's Xperia Z family is growing. Now you don't need to choose between the brilliant Xperia Z5 or its remarkably capable smaller brother, the Z5 Compact – you can spend a bit extra and get the top-of-the-line Xperia Z5 Premium. However, why you would re...
The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is a fine phone that you'll be very happy with. It's hard to avoid giving it a wholehearted endorsement, except for one vital detail: substantially, it's no better than the Sony Xperia Z5.The specifications, the performance, the...
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Come on, you're only here for one reason: to see whether a phone really needs a 4K screen, or whether it's just one of the world's top producers of Ultra HD TVs is using the technology to create a splash on its smartphones.Of course it's the latter. There...
Amazing camera, Improved build, First 4K screen...
Battery life questions, Design still boxy...
This is pretty much a phone to garner headlines... but that doesn't mean you're getting a bad smartphone underneath...
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T3.com
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2016-10-21 03:59:32
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We could spend a long time talking about the high price of the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, or the fact it has very little different in terms of specs compared to the 'standard' Z5. But nobody cares about that when there's a world's first on offer here - Sony'...
Great camera, Waterproof...
Battery not long-lasting, Overheats with gaming...
Sony has done something impressive here by including the first ever 4K display on a smartphone, but it wasn't exactly necessary. It may sound exciting and for those early tech adopters it'll be on the top of a lot of must have lists… but when you consider...
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The rumours were true - Sony has gone and made a handset with an incredibly dense 4K screen, and it's called the Xperia Z5 Premium.It's big. It's expensive. And it's shinier than a freshly polished disco ball.The handset itself is noticeably larger than i...
Feels expensive, Handy waterproofing, High-quality screen...
Quite bulky, Most rivals have better low-light photo quality, 4K display is largely meaningless...
On first impressions, it's hella shiny and has an insane screen resolution What do you need to know about the Xperia Z5 Premium? On first impressions, it's hella shiny and has an insane screen resolution. We're not entirely sure that any phone needs a 4...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2016-10-21 03:59:32
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Come on, you're only here for one reason: to see whether a phone really needs a 4K screen, or whether it's just one of the world's top producers of Ultra HD TVs is using the technology to create a splash on its smartphones.Of course it's the latter. The...
Amazing camera, Improved build, First 4K screen...
Battery life questions, Design still boxy...
This is pretty much a phone to garner headlines... but that doesn't mean you're getting a bad smartphone underneath...
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Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Release Date: November 2015 Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Price: TBC Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Specs: Snapdragon 810, 3GB RAM, 5.5-inch 4K screen, 23MP camera, 3,430mAh battery Hands-on – Sony has a point to prove Sony announced three phones...
High-quality screen, Good performance, Expandable memory...
Camera speed and low-light quality doesn't match best, Expensive, 4K display not much use, Screen-on battery life worse than previous years...
Big, expensive and with a USP that falls flat, the Z5 Premium isn't in the running for phone of the year...
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Sony has used IFA 2015 to unveil not one, not two but three new smartphones, and one of the most exciting of those is the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium – the world's first phone with a 4K display. But do we really need 4K on our phones or is this tech for tech'...
Sharp screen with 4K capability, Vibrant but balanced colour palette, Detailed, punchy audio, Fast performance, Good fingerprint scanner...
4K screen capabilities largely unused, Camera could be better, Expensive...
The world's first 4K smartphone doesn't quite deliver in the way we'd hoped, that doesn't mean it's not a great phone. Once 4K content for mobile arrives, this sort of device will make much more sense.Right now, with its USP largely underused, this is bas...
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The world's first 4K phone has arrived, and we've had a play - jealous much? Featuring a 5.5-inch 4K display, the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is kicking smartphone screen resolutions on to unrivalled levels.The 3840 x 2160 pixel panel at the heart of this over...
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Sony describes its Omnibalance design as “minimalist”, which I think is fairly spot-on really, again it's pretty much a return of the glass front and back surrounded by a narrow aluminium frame. The changes to the design are a fairly light touch; things l...
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In today's world having a QHD display resolution is almost mandatory for flagships. Sure, there are a few brands that stubbornly stick with plain ol' full HD, but QHD is where it's at. In an effort to try and stand out among their rivals, Japanese company...
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hungrygeeks.ph Updated:
2016-11-23 08:38:44
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4K is not a fad, it's the future. 4K resolution started on TVs then on monitors and a few hours ago at IFA, Sony unveiled their first Phone running a 4K dsiplay, the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium.The newest addition to Sony's mobile phone line-up, the Xperia Z5...
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The rumours were true - Sony has gone and made a handset with an incredibly dense 4K screen, and it's called the Xperia Z5 Premium.It's big. It's expensive. And it's shinier than a freshly polished disco ball.The handset itself is noticeably larger than i...
Feels expensive, Handy waterproofing, High-quality screen...
Quite bulky, Most rivals have better low-light photo quality, 4K display is largely meaningless...
The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is the emperor's new clothes of 2015 phones. Its biggest selling point, having a 4K screen, is pretty pointless. Not necessarily because your eyes can't see the difference, but because barely anything runs at 4K. Otherwise this...
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Despite its name, the Z5 Premium has more in common with the ill-fated Xperia Z3+ than the rest of the Z5 range. This is partly down to the design, where the company decided to opt for a glossy back, over frosted glass - giving the phone a mirror-like fin...
It's very fast, has a 4K display, but the Xperia Z5 Premium's 4K display consumes a lot of battery...
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devontechsupport.com Updated:
2017-05-13 07:44:50
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Sony has gone and done it: this is the first ever 4K screen on a smartphone. That's the big headline for the largest of the Xperia Z5 family, and it's a truly remarkable feat from the company.It's no secret that Sony has been struggling in the mobile phon...
The display technology is a step forward for the mobile phone industry. The Xperia Z5 Premium's screen looks gorgeous, and it's something I didn't think we'd see for at least another year. Sony has managed to cheat a little by not making it an always 4K d...
The design of the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is pretty lacklustre. There's nothing inspired, like some of the flourishes on the Xperia Z5 – I don't understand why Sony didn't decide to frost the glass on the back, as on the main flagship, The plastic edges es...
There's no denying that Sony was chasing headlines with the Xperia Z5 Premium. We should all applaud Sony for what is has achieved in putting a 4K display in a smartphone, but feels like this hasn't been done with the right intentions.Battery issues were...
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Back in September 2015, Sony was the first manufacturer to release a 4K smartphone. One would have thought that Samsung, LG or Motorola would have released it before Sony, as they all moved to a 2,560 x 1,440 resolution.Instead, Sony made the leap from 10...
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Which smartphone flagship from 2015 (and continuing into 2016) has the best camera of them all? we've rounded up the Apple iPhone 6s Plus, Google Nexus 6P by Huawei, LG V10, Samsung Galaxy Note5 and the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium and pit their cameras against...
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Smartphones are one of the most competitive consumer markets out there, especially at the high-end where manufacturers get to showcase their latest and greatest research and development and most luxurious designs. We've rounded up six of the best flagship...
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B lame it on the likes of OnePlus, Xiaomi, Lenovo and co, but any phone that is released with a price tag in excess of Rs 30,000 these days has its task cut out in terms of justifying what it's delivering for that much. And one of the latest to be placed...
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When I reviewed the Sony Xperia Z5, I loved it for what it stood for. A well-built device, complete with an able camera, decent performance and stellar audio. However, it had a few gaping holes in areas of performance and the overall durability. With the...
Good, crisp display, Excellent audio, Good camera, Decent performance...
Poor battery, Lack of grip on sides, Mirror back, Expensive...
The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is good smartphone - well-built, well designed, a good camera, good performance, excellent audio, and poor battery backup. Unfortunately, it simply does not justify the price tag of Rs. 58,190. The iPhones, Galaxys and Notes are...
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The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is a beautifully crafted device – a marvellous fusion of glass and metal. Adding more shine to the device than the matte metal and frosted glass build of the Sony Xperia Z5, the Z5 Premium makes it clear from the very start that...
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Sony's flagships have always been playing off each other in a nice but, after a certain point, rather repetitive way. When Sony decided to pass on QHD-screens, it looked like it had the right reasons to keep up with 1080p for flagship generations on end.T...
Even though the 4K mode on the Xperia Z5 Premium may not be always on, this phone will go down in history as the world's first 4K smartphone and this single headline feature is enough to carry it forward. Pricey or not, the Premium is going to do well on...
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We just got our hands on a retail unit of the Xperia Z5 Premium, but before we started our review routine, we spent some time marveling its 4K screen. Marveling quickly turned into examining and before you know it, we set out on a mission to find out whet...
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Sony's back, and it's back with great aplomb. The company has brought us an entire Xperia Z5 family of smartphones ranging from the Xperia Z5 Compact for small pockets to the 5.5-inch Xperia Z5 Premium with the industry's first 4K display in a production...
IntroductionSony's back, and it's back with great aplomb. The company has brought us an entire Xperia Z5 family of smartphones ranging from the Xperia Z5 Compact for small pockets to the 5.5-inch Xperia Z5 Premium with the industry's first 4K display in a...
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Sony has been milking the premium smartphone market with the Xperia Z series for a long time. However, the company has been making this premium series of smartphone a bit monotonous in terms of design. Even the latest flagship device - the Xperia Z5 Premi...
Better Design, 4K display, Improved camera, Powerful processor...
Battery could have been larger, UI not very innovative...
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is for sure the most premium looking smartphones so far. The company has been making the design language a kind of branding in itself and sure it is a pretty good looking device. Sony has also successfully maintained its standards w...
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