Sony Xperia Z5 Premium

733 reviews

Apr, 2024

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performance (126)
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usability (76)
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battery (72)
GPS navigation (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 733 reviews of Sony Xperia Z5 Premium. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People really like the design and usability. The camera and screen are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed comments about the reception and price. Some have doubts about the GPS navigation and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Xperia Z5 Premium

alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 user reviews of Sony Xperia Z5 Premium from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the durability and performance. The camera and design also get good reviews, but comments about the size and battery are mixed.

screen, design, camera, performance, durability

93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Xperia Z5 Premium

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Sony Xperia Z5 Premium from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the size. The durability also gets good opinions, but some have doubts about the screen.

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60% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Sony Xperia Z5 Premium

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Sony Xperia Z5 Premium from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca. People really like the sound. The performance is also appreciated.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (engadget.com)

The Xperia Z5 Premium's UHD screen broke my heart

4K, everywhere, and not a thing to watch.

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : Andrew Hoyle (cnet.com)

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium review: This high-resolution flagship phone costs far too much

Don't be bewitched by the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium's 4K screen -- this phone comes at too high a price for what you get.

Sony's Xperia Z5 Premium has a gorgeous, pin-sharp screen, it's powerful, packs a solid camera and won't die when you spill your drink on it.

Its 4K display results in a sky-high price, but the extra resolution adds nothing to the overall experience. Sony's familiar design is beginning to look rather tired.

Don't be tempted by the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium's attention-grabbing 4K screen. You can spend less money on a better all-round flagship phone.

Nov, 2015

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium (black)

Cue wild applause.

Sony's Xperia Z5 Premium has a gorgeous, pin-sharp screen, it's powerful, packs a solid camera and won't die when you spill your drink on it.

Its 4K display results in a sky-high price, but the extra resolution adds nothing to the overall experience. Sony's familiar design is beginning to look rather tired.

Don't be tempted by the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium's attention-grabbing 4K screen. You can spend less money on a better all-round flagship phone.

Nov, 2015

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Expert review by : Andreas Kilian (notebookcheck.net)

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Smartphone Review

Mirror, mirror in my hand. Sony's new Xperia Z5 Premium flagship not only shines with high-performance technology and an exceptionally high-resolution ultra HD panel, its back can double as a mirror. Our report elucidates how well the Premium...

high-quality casing material, reliable fingerprint scanner, AC Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1 & NFC, App2SD, USB-OTG & MHL, Miracast & Google Cast support, water & dust resistant, very good phone features, stereo speakers, dedicated camera button & fast auto...

which shows weaknesses in color reproduction, screen dims when temperatures increase, blurry edges from primary camera, fingerprint susceptible casing material, throttles under permanent load, slow SD card interface, no USB Type C port, below average...

The extravagant mirror design makes Sony's new Xperia Z5 Premium flagship a real eye-catcher at first sight - and that is meant literally. A drawback of this unusual, shining presentation will certainly be the omnipresent fingerprints on the casing...

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Expert review by : Stephen (4k.com)

A Review of the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium smartphone with 4K display

After the release of the slightly disappointing Xperia Z3+, Sony has really pulled out all the stops with its latest and greatest flagship phone, and taken some parts of it to new heights that no other phone at all yet matches. We are of course talking...

Massively powerful Snapdragon 810 processor ; Great 3GB RAM ; Incredible 23 megapixel camera ; 4K display ; Surprisingly long battery life ; Great OS and power saver features ; Good connectivity

Boxy design ; Mirror-polished back looks a bit gaudy ; Dimmer than expected display graphics ; expensive

Sep, 2015

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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium 4K smartphone

IFA 2015 - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium 4K Android smartphone : Sony's 4K leadership now in a mobile device - Xperia Z5 Premium, the world's first 4K smartphone. The new Xperia Z5 Premium is a 4K phone with a sharp, vivid 5.5-inch 4K TRILUMINOS...

As soon as we receive a test sample, we will publish a photo gallery with 4k sample pictures, followed by an extensive Sony Xperia Z5 review. Availability of colors and optional Xperia accessories may differ depending on the country. Please check the...

Sep, 2015

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Expert review by : Paul K. (phonearena.com)

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Review

Let it be known that 2015 is the year when we saw the first-ever commercially available smartphone with a 4K display. That's a 2160 x 3840-pixel resolution crammed in a 5.5-inch screen. Of course, as you probably know, the smartphone in question...

Bright display, easy to read under sunlight ; Dust- and water-resistant (IP68) ; Outstanding battery life

Camera could be better ; The user interface needs a refresh ; Weak speakers that lack in depth ; Bulky

Thus far, we strayed away from discussing whether or not 4K on a smartphone's display is a good idea, and for a reason. It all boils down to two arguments – on one side, one can say that it's overkill, the improvement in details is barely noticeable,...

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : Chris Smith (tweaktown.com)

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium 4K Smartphone Review

Sure, 4K sound amazing on a smartphone, but how does Sony's Xperia Z5 Premium perform in real life? Not so great. Read on to find out why.

Apr, 2016

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Expert review by (androidcentral.com)

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium review

Sony's making a lot of noise about the Xperia Z5 Premium, not least because it's the first smartphone in the world to hit the market with an eye-popping 4K display. But does the world first deserve your attention or is it just hype? This is our full...

Pretty good looking ; Decent camera ; Great fingerprint scanner

Complete lack of 4K content made available by Sony ; Glossy fingerprint magnet ; Far too expensive for what you actually get over the other Z5 phones

Anyone hoping for a real wow factor with this phone based on the specs or the marketing hype will be sadly disappointed. While the Z5 Premium isn't a bad phone by any stretch, it simply doesn't live up to that hype or the pretty steep retail price....

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : Dragan Petric (brighthand)

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Review: 4K Overkill?

The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium sports similar specs as the other phones in the Z5 line, but it has one spec that sets it aside from every other smartphone on the market: a 4K display.

Great design and finish ; Above average battery life ; Outstanding chipset ; Good camera ; 4k display impressive in some instances

4k display limited to multimedia ; It’s a fingerprint magnet ; Some display colors off by default ; Expensive

The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium’s biggest draw is the 4K display, which separates it from every other phone on the market. Otherwise, specs are very similar to the Xperia Z5, and they are solid.

Dec, 2015

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