Sony Xperia Z3 Compact vs Sony Xperia Z5 Compact: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Sony Xperia Z3 Compact vs Sony Xperia Z5 Compact. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Sony Xperia Z3 CompactSony Xperia Z3 CompactGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
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Basics
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.5Design & Materials 5.6Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.8Camera 5.6Camera
Connectivity score 5.8 Connectivity 6.7 Connectivity
Battery score 4.8 Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.5
99 reviews
6.6
34 reviews

Technical specifications of the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact vs Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

Specs where to buy Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		Sony Xperia Z5 Compact prices Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Global · 2GB · 32GB
Inches 4.6" 4.6"
Resolution HD HD
Usable surface 70% useful 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 64.9 mm
127.0 mm
8.6 mm 		65.0 mm
127.0 mm
8.9 mm
Weight 129 g 138 g
Micro SnapD. 801
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 810
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 59.887
v? 		74.488
v6
Battery 2600 mAh 2700 mAh
Main Camera 1
20.7 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX220 Exmor RS
1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX300 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 2.2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Sony Sony
Aliases D5803, D5833 E5803, E5823

Release Date
Release date September 2014,
9 years ago 		September 2015,
8 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Size
64.9 mm • 127.0 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
65.0 mm • 127.0 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 129 g 138 g
Usable surface 70 % 70 %
Materials - Glass
Resistance IP65
IP68 		IP65
IP68
Colors
Black

White

Green

Orange
Black

White

Yellow

Pink

Screen
Diagonal 4.6" 4.6"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 319 Pixels per inch 319 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Scratch resistant
  • Chemical tempered glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Anti-fingerprint coating

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.8
7.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.8
7.6
Is it comfortable?
9.0
8.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.0
7.8
Number of reviews
99 reviews
34 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
CPU 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 20 nm
64 Bits No Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 430

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
59.887
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 44% of devices
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74.488
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Geomagnetic

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.5
7.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
6.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.2
5.8
Number of reviews
99 reviews
34 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 20.7 Mpx 23 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX220 Exmor RS Sony IMX300 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- 100 - 12800
Pixel size 1.20 µm 1.08 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 2.2 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
8.6
Quality of nighttime photos
7.3
7.0
Quality of selfies
6.8
7.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.9
7.2
Number of reviews
99 reviews
34 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.687 W/Kg on head
0.897 W/Kg on body 		1.074 W/Kg on head
0.707 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.979 W/Kg on head
1.120 W/Kg on body 		0.970 W/Kg on head
0.720 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.8
8.4
Quality of the GPS
8.6
7.7
And the WiFi?
8.9
8.2
Number of reviews
99 reviews
34 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
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2700 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 24%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 21%
    Two days or more
  • 18%
    Less than half day
  • 26%
    Less than a day
  • 15%
    One day
  • 38%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
99 reviews
34 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 56%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 42%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 58%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 39%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 4%
    Never
  • 26%
    Once a year
  • 55%
    Every six months
  • 15%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 16%
    Once a year
  • 55%
    Every six months
  • 26%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
99 reviews
34 reviews
Prices
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