Testseek.co.uk have collected 433 expert reviews of the Sony Xperia Z5 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Xperia Z5.
October 2015
(82%)
433 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(76%)
143 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
820100433
The editors liked
Great design and finish
Good camera performance
Fingerprint scanner
Beautifully designed
Great HD screen
Amazing 23MP camera with fun
Unique features
Excellent general performance
No overheating problems
I love the new design. It's a great improvement on the clear glass back and sharp edges of the Xperia Z2. The Z5 is lighter
It's thinner
And the frosted glass back is nothing short of gorgeous. I think it's up in the realms of the Galaxy S6 and iPhone 6
The Sony Xperia Z5 looks good
Has plenty of power
Its camera can take some great snaps and it won't die when you spill your drink on it
New revised design
Improved camera
New fingerprint sensor
Improved sound quality
Good fingerprint scanner
Sharp photos
Crisp
Rich picture
Fast operational speed
Great camera
Speedy fingerprint scanner
Long battery life
Excellent camera
Brilliant screen
Attractive design
Fast fingerprint scanner
Waterproof
Expandable storage
Good size
Quad HD screen
Camera
Slick fingerprint sensor
Better battery
Waterproof design
Frosted glass back
Great battery life
The editors didn't like
Can get hot
Software slow
Battery life isn't as good as it was in older devices
No major updates over the Xperia Z3+
It still gets too hot – the Xperia Z3+ was unbearable and though this is much better it's still not good enough. Playing a game for an hour shouldn't make the phone unholdable
And Sony needs to rethink the processor for the Xperia Z6
I really would have
Only minor updates from its predecessor means it lacks the excitement of its rivals. Its waterproofing no longer allows for full submersion
Meaning it can't be used for underwater photography
Published: 2018-03-05, Author: Thomas , review by: alphr.com
It's good to see Sony finally upping its game and lavishing some upgrades worthy of the name on its flagship phone. With an impressive new camera module, a fingerprint reader and refined design, it's a highly competent handset that, for fans of Sony phone...
I love the new design. It's a great improvement on the clear glass back and sharp edges of the Xperia Z2. The Z5 is lighter, it's thinner, and the frosted glass back is nothing short of gorgeous. I think it's up in the realms of the Galaxy S6 and iPhone 6
It still gets too hot – the Xperia Z3+ was unbearable and though this is much better it's still not good enough. Playing a game for an hour shouldn't make the phone unholdable, and Sony needs to rethink the processor for the Xperia Z6, I really would have
If you're going to buy a Sony phone, make it this one. The Xperia Z5 is the best phone Sony has ever produced and it's up there as one of the best Android phones on the market right now.After the abomination that was the Xperia Z3+, it would have been eas...
For some, the Xperia Z5 will have come far too soon after the launch of the Z3+, but for me, it can't have come soon enough. While it's slightly disappointing that Sony continues to persist with the same screen size and resolution, the display itself is t...
Abstract: In the design of the unit, Sony has opted to make use of all four sides of the handset when it comes to the positioning of the various connection points and control options. Situated in the top left corner is a 3.5mm jack socket for attaching a headset de...
There's no doubt that the Xperia Z5 is a solid flagship smartphone from Sony and an improvement on the Z3+. We certainly like the new frosted glass rear cover and the addition of a fingerprint scanner in that slim power button. The camera isn't great comp...
Published: 2016-02-22, Author: Adam , review by: itpro.co.uk
Abstract: The Samsung Galaxy S7 is set to be one of the hottest items on this year's release calendar, following the highly praised Galaxy S6 .But how does it stack up against the latest in long-time rival Sony's Xperia range, the Xperia Z5? We face them off agai...
Abstract: Sony's flagship Xperia phones have long impressed as all-rounders, but can the latest Xperia Z5 continue the trend? It faces some tough rivals in the form of the Galaxy S6, and iPhone 6s, but if any company can produce a top-notch handset, we have faith i...
There's no doubt that the Xperia Z5 is a solid flagship smartphone from Sony and an improvement on the Z3+. We certainly like the new frosted glass rear cover and the addition of a fingerprint scanner in that slim power button. Once again, the camera is g...
Waterproof design, Frosted glass back, Good camera performance, Great battery life
Fingerprint sensor has problems, Hard to buy in the U.S, Bloatware needs to go
The Sony Xperia Z5 isn't a flagship phone, and is also too expensive to be considered a true mid-range handset. It sits in something of a no-man's land, yet has the goods to be more than serviceable. The issue is that the device doesn't do enough to sta...
Published: 2015-12-21, Author: Dave , review by: dailystar.co.uk
Great camera, Fast fingerprint scanner, Waterproof,
Bland design, Screen could be better, No Android Marshmallow
Sony has always made great smartphones and the Z5 continues this tradition.It's solid, well built and has a market-leading camera.The waterproof design and having the option to add so much extra storage are also major bonuses and the new fingerprint scann...