Sony's IFA announcements kicked off with a new line of smartphones, the Z5 series. And leading the pack is the Xperia Z5, a 5.2-inch handset that builds on the Xperia Z4 and Z3+ with an upgraded camera and tweaked design. We've got all the numbers that matter after the break, in the official Xperia Z5 spec sheet.
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Colors | White, Graphite Black, Gold, Green |
| Size | 146mm x 72mm x 7.3mm |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core 64 bit processor |
| GPU | Adreno 430 |
| Weight | 154 grams |
| SIM Card | Nano SIM Dual SIM variant available in select markets |
| Operating System | Google™ Android™ 5.1 (Lollipop) |
| Rear (main) camera | 23MP camera with Exmor RS™ for mobile image sensor, with fast autofocus 4K video capture and output 24 mm wide-angle G Lens 5x clear image, without loss of quality HDR for photos and videos ISO12800 Photo / 4000 Video SteadyShot with Intelligent Active Mode Superior Auto |
| Front camera | 5MP with Exmor R™ for mobile image sensor Full HD 1080p for video chat 25 mm wide-angle lens SteadyShot with Intelligent Active Mode Superior Auto |
| Audio codec support | DNC, HRA, DSEE-HX, LDAC Automatic headset compensation S-Force Front surround Stereo speakers ClearAudio+ |
| Display Resolution | 5.2" Full HD 1080p (1920x1080 pixels), IPS display |
| PPI | 428 |
| Glass panel | Chemical tempered glass + Anti-fingerprint coating |
| Display Technology | TRILUMINOS™ display for mobile, with Sparkling Contrast and Live Colour Creation X-Reality™ for Mobile |
| Design | IP65 / IP68 dust-tight & waterproof Capless USB |
| RAM | 3GB |
| Flash memory | Up to 32GB |
| Fingerprint sensor | Side-mounted, in power key |
| Expansion slot | microSD™ card, up to 200GB (SDXC supported) |
| Networks | LTE (4G), LTE Cat6, GSM GPRS/EDGE (2G), UMTS HSPA+ (3G) |
| Battery (embedded) | 2900 mAh (up to 2 day battery life) and Battery STAMINA mode |
| Quick Charge | Yes |
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