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Sony Xperia Z5 Compact vs Sony Xperia Z3+ dual
Comparison between Sony Xperia Z5 Compact and Sony Xperia Z3+ dual: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia Z3+ dual, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity.
| Category | Xperia Z5 Compact | Xperia Z3+ dual |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.0 | 2.1 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact, if you care about…
- Weight
- 138 g
- against 144 g
Sony Xperia Z3+ dual, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,930 mAh
- against 2,700 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 428 ppi
- against 323 ppi
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | Xperia Z3+ dual |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 |
| Processor Process Size | 20 nm | 20 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 430 | Qualcomm Adreno 430 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 5.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A57 cores. | Octa-core: 4 × 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A57. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | Xperia Z3+ dual |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Yellow, Coral | White, Black, Copper, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 6.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 65 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 127 mm | 146 mm |
| Weight | 138 g Best value | 144 g |
| Usable Surface | 68.9 % | 69.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | — |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | Xperia Z3+ dual |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,700 mAh | 2,930 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | — |
| Talk time | 14 h 50 min | 21 h Best value |
| Standby time | 520 h | 530 h Best value |
| Music playback time | 77 h | 81 h Best value |
Display
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | Xperia Z3+ dual |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 4.6″ | 5.2″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,920 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 323 ppi | 428 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,053 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | TRILUMINOS Display, X-Reality Engine, Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | Xperia Z3+ dual |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | Xperia Z3+ dual |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | Xperia Z3+ dual |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 5 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 Best value | 5 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | Xperia Z3+ dual |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, UMTS |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX | A2DP, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, TV-out, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, TV-out |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.97 W/kg | 0.59 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.72 W/kg Best value | 1.12 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.07 W/kg | 0.43 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.71 W/kg | 0.36 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | Xperia Z3+ dual |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, aptX, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | A2DP, aptX, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Compact | Xperia Z3+ dual |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SO-02H, E5823, E5803 | E6533 |
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