Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini vs Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini and the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Price | $65 | $5,645 |
| Our rating | 3/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 2,100 mAh | 2,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 18W |
| RAM (max) | — | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 200 GB |
| Screen size | 4.5 in | 4.6 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 23 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 120 g | 138 g |
| Released | Jul 2014 | Oct 2015 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Size | 4.5 inches | 4.6 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels (~323 ppi density) |
| Pixel Density | ~326 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Features | — | Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to 6.0.1 Marshmallow | — |
| Chipset | Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (SM-G800F, M, Y) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (SM-G800A, H, R4) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 (20 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7 | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57) |
| GPU | Mali-400MP4 (Exynos) or Adreno 305 (Snapdragon) | Adreno 430 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Internal | 16GB | 32GB 2GB RAM |
| RAM | 1.5GB | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 64GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 200GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.4, autofocus | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR |
| Modules | — | 23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Single | 2.1 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 5.1 MP, f/2.4 |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2100 mAh | Non-removable Li-Ion 2700 mAh |
| Talk time | Up to 10 h (3G) | — |
| Music play | Up to 47 h | — |
| Charging | — | Fast charging 18W (Quick Charge 2.0) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Dimensions | 131.1 x 64.8 x 9.1 mm (5.16 x 2.55 x 0.36 in) | 127 x 65 x 8.9 mm (5.0 x 2.56 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 120 g (4.2 oz) | 138 g (4.87 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Protection | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
| Build | — | Glass front, glass back, plastic frame |
| Durability | — | IP65/IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP, aptX |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | Yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS/BDS |
| Radio | — | FM radio, RDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Announced | May 2014 | September 2015 |
| Released | July 1, 2014 | October 2015 |
| OS | — | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini or Sony Xperia Z5 Compact?
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact — 2,100 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini versus 2,700 mAh for the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini or Sony Xperia Z5 Compact?
Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini — 120 g for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini versus 138 g for the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini or Sony Xperia Z5 Compact?
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact — Jul 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini versus Oct 2015 for the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini or the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini 3/10 and the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact 7/10.
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