Sony Xperia X Compact vs Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Sony Xperia X Compact and the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Sony Xperia X Compact | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Price | $4,739 | $5,645 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 2,700 mAh | 2,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 200 GB |
| Screen size | 4.6 in | 4.6 in |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 23 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 135 g | 138 g |
| Released | Sep 2016 | Oct 2015 |
Summary: Sony Xperia X Compact is ahead on ram (max), weight (lower is lighter). Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is ahead on our rating, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Sony Xperia X Compact is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Sony Xperia X Compact | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 4.6 inches | 4.6 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels (~323 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Features | — | Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine |
Platform
| Sony Xperia X Compact | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 (20 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72) | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57) |
| GPU | Adreno 510 | Adreno 430 |
Memory
| Sony Xperia X Compact | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 200GB |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM |
| Type | eMMC | — |
Main Camera
| Sony Xperia X Compact | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Single | 23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | 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
| Sony Xperia X Compact | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.0 | — |
| Video | 1080p | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 5.1 MP, f/2.4 |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Sony Xperia X Compact | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable | Non-removable Li-Ion 2700 mAh |
| Charging | Quick Charge compatible | Fast charging 18W (Quick Charge 2.0) |
Body
| Sony Xperia X Compact | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Dimensions | 129 x 65 x 9.5 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.37 in) | 127 x 65 x 8.9 mm (5.0 x 2.56 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 135 g (4.76 oz) | 138 g (4.87 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, glass back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Durability | — | IP65/IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Sony Xperia X Compact | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE | 4.1, A2DP, aptX |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS/BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | FM radio, RDS |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG |
Launch
| Sony Xperia X Compact | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Announced | September 2016 | September 2015 |
| Status | Released September 2016 | — |
| Released | — | October 2015 |
| OS | — | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Sony Xperia X Compact or Sony Xperia Z5 Compact?
Sony Xperia X Compact — 3 GB for the Sony Xperia X Compact versus 2 GB for the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact.
Which is lighter, Sony Xperia X Compact or Sony Xperia Z5 Compact?
Sony Xperia X Compact — 135 g for the Sony Xperia X Compact versus 138 g for the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact.
Which is newer, Sony Xperia X Compact or Sony Xperia Z5 Compact?
Sony Xperia X Compact — Sep 2016 for the Sony Xperia X Compact versus Oct 2015 for the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact.
Is the Sony Xperia X Compact or the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact rated higher?
We rate the Sony Xperia X Compact 6/10 and the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact 7/10.
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