Sony Xperia Z5 Premium review: Premium Definition

25 November, 2015
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...

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  • AnonD-471020
  • v@H
  • 27 Nov 2015

AnonD-100398, 27 Nov 2015Note5 has the best camera. Beause in daylight any phone ca... moreI do not agree with your comments on the screen size. Z5P is smaller than the iphone 6s Plus with the same screen size. Pls check the screen to phone ratio. it is 71.3% which is quite good.

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    • AnonD-100398
    • g33
    • 27 Nov 2015

    AnonD-391800, 27 Nov 2015What a... substantiated reply.... ?!? Here, both in auto ... moreDude don't be such a fanboy, Note5 is a clear winner in camera its quite obivious cause z5p really lacks the OIS and it does not have a wider f/1.9 apreture. do not get blind by the higher MP camera. May b sony is saving the low light photography for there next flagships.
    I know its hard to accept that but that is the truth..read the comments on youtube instead of just watching the videos with a fanboy mindset.

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      • AnonD-85136
      • 6Qp
      • 27 Nov 2015

      I love Xperia z5 premium

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        • AnonD-43136
        • JAW
        • 27 Nov 2015

        AnonD-391800, 27 Nov 2015People do not realize that these audio testing numbers do n... moreI used xperia flagships in the past and to be honest I feel the audio in headphones on my nexus 5 is louder, clearer and bassier. The only phone I had which was louder and had more bass was the old Sony Ericsson live with Walkman, but that didn't support higher quality audio. Also I don't know why Sony doesn't just bang a pair of the speakers out of the live Walkman in a flagship as those stereo speakers were loud and way ahead of the competition back then and even now.

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          • AnonD-43136
          • JAW
          • 27 Nov 2015

          200 extra euro for a screen that is 1080p 99% of the time... I don't think so. I don't hate it, I just don't like the price over the regular version.

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            • AnonD-391800
            • m@G
            • 27 Nov 2015

            AnonD-100398, 27 Nov 2015What a lie! U have wrote exactly opposite of what you have seen.What a... substantiated reply....
            ?!?
            Here, both in auto mode:
            https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tmvrdYMzgYc

            Enjoy your opinion...

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              • AnonD-100398
              • g33
              • 27 Nov 2015

              AnonD-391800, 27 Nov 2015Yeah go to you tube and look for comparissons, but do take ... moreWhat a lie! U have wrote exactly opposite of what you have seen.

                just got my cheap Google Cardboard VR today and it works well with my Xperia Z Ultra, only that the pixel size is still very visible, even when i tried it with Note 4 (my friend's) the pixel grid is still visible albeit smaller. I think that Sony has this VR thing in mind from the start, since the device is 5.5inch (which is the maximum suitable size for standard Cardboard VR) and i can imagine the 4K display will be stunning with Google VR :)

                PS: You guys who never do Google Cardboard VR should buy/build one, it's quite nice to have such feature. Plus might wow little child around the house ;)

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                  • AnonD-391800
                  • MuD
                  • 27 Nov 2015

                  AnonD-100398, 27 Nov 2015Note5 has the best camera. Beause in daylight any phone ca... moreYeah go to you tube and look for comparissons, but do take care which testers you look for.
                  You do not know squat
                  Go look for manila shaker comparisson, he knows his stuff.
                  Z5p makes better shots in daylight anytime, has much faster autofocus, has better video quality with best stabilization and fastest autofocusing out there and best lowlight video,...
                  And even makes for better lowlight shots if you keep it on 8 mpx auto or manual.
                  Note 5 is no match overall

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                    • AnonD-100398
                    • g33
                    • 27 Nov 2015

                    [deleted post]Note5 has the best camera.
                    Beause in daylight any phone can shoot good pics But in low light Note5 just beats the Z5P
                    1) Note5 has a bigger f/1.9 aperture than the f/2.0 on Z5P.
                    2) NOTE5 also has OIS so the autofocus is always spot on while videos shooting plus pics also comes nice even with unstable hands .
                    3) Z5P has lots of noise and very low details in the low light pics and videos.
                    4) Z5P videos also struggle to keep the autofocus so the lack of OIS is very noticable.

                    5) If anyone here thinks that i am just trolling then go to youtube and check the lowlight ( night time) video shootings and photgraphy for Z5P vs NOTE5 you will understand what i am talking about.
                    6) Note5 has 5.7" screen on a very compact body whereas the Z5P has only 5.5" screen with that huge body.
                    one can make a 6" screen on Z5P if that kind of size can be used properly.

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                      • zodiacfml
                      • Trm
                      • 27 Nov 2015

                      poor value. the 4k mode should also be available in the User Interface as an option as i believe text and lines will render better in a 4k display.

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                        • AnonD-391800
                        • MuD
                        • 27 Nov 2015

                        AnonD-471020, 27 Nov 2015A proud owner of Sony Z5P!! An amazing company which always... morePeople do not realize that these audio testing numbers do not mean anything else but numbers that you can tweak to different numbers, as to get the best sound experience.
                        Z5 series has hi-res hi-fi sound tech that, coupled with good ( not the cheapest) Sony earphones ( and they make the best earphone products out there) make for the best audio experience on a smartphone today.
                        I bet some will not agree, but I tend not to care for their opinions, real flag xperia users will know what I am talking about, and they will enjoy the best sound just like I do, while others crunch their opinions of some given numbers list ;-)

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                          • AnonD-391800
                          • MuD
                          • 27 Nov 2015

                          AnonD-122899, 27 Nov 2015"but to get the best results you have to learn from the cam... more" Learn...what a joke!"
                          :-D
                          This has got to be one of the cult comments ever.
                          Yeah, dont you ever learn anything....
                          Instead just rent and watch a movie called "Idiocracy".

                          Sony actually did implement one of the best camera auto modes on a smartphone today, just for the boys and gals described in that wonderfully sarcastic movie...
                          Do watch B-)

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                            • AnonD-471020
                            • v@H
                            • 27 Nov 2015

                            A proud owner of Sony Z5P!! An amazing company which always tries to innovate. The phone looks and feels awesome. Just hold it in your hands and you will know the difference. The screen looks amazing.

                            You even get some great accessories if you are in India - a Smart Cover, a quick charger, in-ear headset and for those who pre-ordered, a top notch Sony Bluetooth Noise cancelling headset as well. What else do you need!!

                            The audio quality is stunning. I don't understand how people test the Music quality but i have never seen any phones which have a better sound quality and deeper bass than what Sony offers on its smartphones and that too with added features like Noise cancelling and LDAC, it just rocks.

                            Those people who talk about the high price, get a life!! If you can buy the basic model of the iPhone 6S for a price that is higher than that of Z5P, then Z5P is actually not expensive for specs that it offers. I just hope people start recognizing the Quality that Sony offers and better the sales figures to keep the company motivated.

                            Overall, a truly awesome experience!! Just go, get it!!

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                              • AnonD-391800
                              • MuD
                              • 27 Nov 2015

                              AnonD-122899, 27 Nov 2015Wrong. iOS has much nicer UX than Android. Since other OSes... moreAjah ahah....
                              IOS is just an app drawer. Nothing more.
                              No wonder it works well, no big resources needed for an app drawer: simple wallpaper with icons, and a few drivers for its lacking connectivity options.
                              Simple minded find it better, cause they dont even realize there could actually be more substance to an OS.
                              Enjoy your ios, leave android for more capable users...

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                                • Anonymous
                                • gRx
                                • 27 Nov 2015

                                AnonD-432899, 26 Nov 2015you say that 66 hours is suck??my phone has 12 hours of bat... moreCool story

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                                  • Davood
                                  • ptv
                                  • 27 Nov 2015

                                  Z5 premium is the best of the best

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                                    • Mike
                                    • YTS
                                    • 27 Nov 2015

                                    I hope Sony doesn't change the style of the body design, like do not change the glass on the back of the next flagship,still keeping the glass on the back, it looks so much modern in the future, and keep the same 23mgp of camera, but improve it. Love Sony

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • 7FC
                                      • 27 Nov 2015

                                      Dual heatpipes, 27 Nov 2015That's your samsung user experience? I got samsung phone to... moreWow you are one hurt fanboy.
                                      Clearly that's not what they were saying at all and you just made that up

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • 7FC
                                        • 27 Nov 2015

                                        Dual heatpipes, 27 Nov 2015But I am not accept the supeb contrast for your note screen... moreThere is nothing uncomfortable. You can not accept all you want. Doesn't change fact.