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Overall Rating
0.0
Pros
- +23MP main camera with a claimed 0.03-second autofocus, the fastest at launch, First Xperia Z flagship with a fingerprint sensor, integrated into the power button, Frosted-glass back finish resists fingerprint smudges, IP65/IP68 dust and water resistance retained, Improved battery life with STAMINA mode
Cons
- −Snapdragon 810 chipset was notorious for thermal throttling issues, Fingerprint sensor disabled in the US market for regulatory reasons, No wireless charging support, Only Android 7.1.1 as the final software update
Expert Review
AndroidHeadlines' retrospective found the Xperia Z5 a significant step forward for adding a fingerprint sensor to the power button for the first time, alongside a class-leading 23MP camera with exceptionally fast autofocus.
VERDICT
A well-regarded flagship remembered for its exceptionally fast camera autofocus and the introduction of fingerprint security to Sony's lineup.
