Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium vs Sony Xperia Z3
Comparison between Sony Xperia Z5 Premium and Sony Xperia Z3: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Xperia Z5 Premium | Xperia Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.2 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Battery & charging | 3.0 | 2.5 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,430 mAh
- against 3,100 mAh
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against DDR3
- Display Pixel Density
- 806 ppi
- against 424 ppi
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- against No
Sony Xperia Z3, if you care about…
- Weight
- 152 g
- against 180 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.35 mm
- against 7.8 mm
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 1,333 :1
- against 966 :1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Premium | Xperia Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 |
| Processor Process Size | 20 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 430 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 5.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57) | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes Best value | No |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 Best value | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Premium | Xperia Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Black, Gold, Pink | Black, White, Copper, Silver, Green, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.35 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 154.4 mm | 146 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 152 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 70.4 % | 70.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Premium | Xperia Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,430 mAh Best value | 3,100 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | — | 16 h |
| Standby time | — | 890 h |
| Music playback time | — | 130 h |
Display
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Premium | Xperia Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ Best value | 5.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 2,160 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,840 px Best value | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 806 ppi Best value | 424 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 966 :1 | 1,333 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Premium | Xperia Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Premium | Xperia Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Premium | Xperia Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 4.4 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 Best value | 4 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Premium | Xperia Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM |
| 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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 Profiles | A2DP, aptX | A2DP, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | 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, DLNA, microUSB, USB OTG, TV-out |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 0.43 W/kg Best value | 0.8 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.81 W/kg Best value | 1.44 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.47 W/kg Best value | 0.62 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.47 W/kg Best value | 0.65 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Premium | Xperia Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | aptX, Stereo Speakers, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | aptX, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Premium | Xperia Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | E6853, SO-03H | D6603, D6653, D6616, D6643, SO-01G, SOL26, D6646 |
