Sony Xperia Z3 Compact vs Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Sony Xperia Z3 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 Z3 Compact | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Price | $5,405 | $5,645 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 2,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 200 GB |
| Screen size | 4.6 in | 4.6 in |
| Main camera | 20.7 MP | 23 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 129 g | 138 g |
| Released | Sep 2014 | Oct 2015 |
Summary: Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is ahead on battery, storage (max), main camera.
★ 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, Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Sony Xperia Z3 Compact | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, Triluminos display, Live Color LED, X-Reality Engine | IPS LCD |
| Size | 4.6 inches | 4.6 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels (~323 ppi density) |
| Protection | Shatter-proof glass | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Pixel Density | 319 ppi | — |
| Features | — | Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine |
Platform
| Sony Xperia Z3 Compact | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.4 KitKat, upgradable to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 (20 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57) |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Adreno 430 |
Memory
| Sony Xperia Z3 Compact | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 128GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 200GB |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Sony Xperia Z3 Compact | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Single | 20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", AF | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, ISO 12800 | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 2160p@30fps (4K), 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR |
| Modules | — | 23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Sony Xperia Z3 Compact | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Single | 2.2 MP | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 5.1 MP, f/2.4 |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Sony Xperia Z3 Compact | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable | Non-removable Li-Ion 2700 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (Quick Charge 2.0) | Fast charging 18W (Quick Charge 2.0) |
Body
| Sony Xperia Z3 Compact | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Dimensions | 127.3 x 64.9 x 8.6 mm (5.01 x 2.56 x 0.34 in) | 127 x 65 x 8.9 mm (5.0 x 2.56 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 129 g (4.55 oz) | 138 g (4.87 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Shatter-proof glass), glass back, plastic frame | Glass front, glass back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Durability | — | IP65/IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Sony Xperia Z3 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 | 4.0, A2DP, aptX | 4.1, A2DP, aptX |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS/BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS | FM radio, RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out, USB Host) | microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG |
Launch
| Sony Xperia Z3 Compact | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|
| Announced | 2014, September 04 | September 2015 |
| Status | Discontinued | — |
| Released | — | October 2015 |
| OS | — | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Sony Xperia Z3 Compact or Sony Xperia Z5 Compact?
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact — 2,600 mAh for the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact versus 2,700 mAh for the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact.
Which is lighter, Sony Xperia Z3 Compact or Sony Xperia Z5 Compact?
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact — 129 g for the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact versus 138 g for the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact.
Which is newer, Sony Xperia Z3 Compact or Sony Xperia Z5 Compact?
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact — Sep 2014 for the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact versus Oct 2015 for the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact.
Is the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact or the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact rated higher?
We rate the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact 8/10 and the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact 7/10.
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