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Sony Xperia Z5 Compact vs Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Apple iPhone 6: specs comparison

posted by Paul K. / Sep 04, 2015, 9:37 AM

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact vs Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Apple iPhone 6: specs comparison

Well, folks, we have a hot new batch of top-class Xperia handsets – the Xperia Z5, the phablet-class, first-to-have-4K display Xperia Z5 Premium, and the much more manageable Xperia Z5 Compact. That's right, Sony remains one of the few manufacturers out there that understands some users need a flagship device, which doesn't necessarily have a gargantuan size.

The Xperia Z5 Compact doesn't have a lot of direct competitors per se, due to the fact that it's probably the most powerful compact Android-toting smartphone currently. Thankfully, Sony continues to uphold its philosophy that a "mini" version of its flagship doesn't necessarily need to take a huge hardware cut-down. But we guess it's safe to assume that any device with around a 5" – 5.1" display can still step on the Z5 Compact's toes.

So how will the tiny Xperia fare against two of the more popular and relatively compact devices that are out there – the Galaxy S6 and the iPhone 6? Let's check them out, side by side!

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact vs Apple iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S6

Display

Display size

4.6 inches

4.7 inches

5.1 inches

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels

750 x 1334 pixels

1440 x 2560 pixels

Pixel density

319 ppi

326 ppi

577 ppi

Technology

IPS LCD

Super AMOLED

Screen-to-body ratio

70.64 %

65.71 %

70.48 %

Peak brightness

500 cd/m2 (nit)

Camera

Rear

Single camera

Main camera

23 megapixels

8 megapixels

16 megapixels

Hardware Features

Phase detection autofocus

Sapphire crystal lens cover, Phase detection autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)

Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)

Specifications

Sensor size: 1/2.3"

Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.5 μm

Aperture size: F1.9; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Video recording

3840x2160 (4K UHD)

1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)

Recording format

MPEG4, H.263, H.264, H.265

H.264, MOV

MPEG4, H.264

Features

Object tracking, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing

Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing

Optical image stabilization, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Video calling

Front

5 megapixels

1.2 megapixels

5 megapixels

Video capture

1920x1080 (Full HD)

1280x720 (HD)

2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps)

Design

Dimensions

5.00 x 2.56 x 0.35 inches (127 x 65 x 8.9 mm)

5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 inches (138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm)

5.65 x 2.78 x 0.27 inches (143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm)

Weight

4.87 oz (138 g)

4.55 oz (129 g)

4.87 oz (138 g)

Materials

Back: Glass; Frame: Plastic

Back: Aluminum

Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum

Resistance

Water, Dust; IP 68

Biometrics

Fingerprint (touch)

Features

Touch sensitive control keys, Notification light

Hardware & Performance

System chip

Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994

Apple A8

Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420

Processor

Octa-core, 2000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit

Dual-core, 1400 MHz, Cyclone ARMv8-A 2nd gen., 64-bit

Octa-core, 2100 MHz, ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm

GPU

Adreno 430

PowerVR GX6450

Mali-T760 MP8

RAM

2 GB LPDDR4

1 GB LPDDR3

3 GB LPDDR4

OS

Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop)

iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x)

Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop), Samsung TouchWiz UI

Battery

Capacity

2700 mAh

1810 mAh

2550 mAh

Charging

Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0

Yes

Talk time

11.50 hours

Stand-by time

21.7 days (520 hours)

10.4 days (250 hours)

Talk time (3G)

14.80 hours

14.00 hours

23.00 hours

Stand-by time (3G)

21.7 days (520 hours)

Stand-by time (4G)

20.4 days (490 hours)

Internet use

3G: 10 hours; LTE: 10 hours; Wi-Fi: 11 hours

3G: 10 hours; LTE: 12 hours; Wi-Fi: 12 hours

Music playback

77.00 hours

50.00 hours

57.00 hours

Video playback

8.33 hours

11.00 hours

13.00 hours

Shopping information

MSRP price

$ 849

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13 Comments

1. _KIRA_

Posts: 108; Member since: Dec 25, 2013

1.2 megapixel front camera on the iPhone us just hilarious

posted on Sep 04, 2015, 9:40 AM 2

6. buccob

Posts: 2963; Member since: Jun 19, 2012

well... to be honest one of the things I truly envy of an iPhone 6, having a Z3C (with a 2.2MP camera) is the front facing camera... it is SO much better on the iPhones, despite the low resolution... Anyway, I almost never use it... most of the time I turn the phone around and let the wide-angle lens do its magic

posted on Sep 04, 2015, 10:41 AM 2

2. bur60

Posts: 981; Member since: Jul 07, 2014

Such a beast in small body, look at iphone 6 size with only 0,1 inch more screen and lower specs. Still sad about the fact that it doesn't have 3gb ram and 1080p, would be insta buy. Now I'm gonna compare it to htc aero and Z5

posted on Sep 04, 2015, 9:42 AM 0

3. mukesh1826

Posts: 3; Member since: Sep 04, 2015

DON'T BUY........DON'T BUY Don't know about others but my experience with the Sony is really Bad. Don't ever buy Sony highend handets they are s**ts....sony makes fool to their consumer...i bought xperia z3 compact 10 months back and experienced 4th time similar display blackout problem...simply they are keeping my mobile for 20-25 day in the service centre...everytime they promised me that this will never happen again....I am regret of my decision I purchased Sony

posted on Sep 04, 2015, 9:53 AM 0

5. Wiencon

Posts: 2278; Member since: Aug 06, 2014

I had Z3C and no problems at all

posted on Sep 04, 2015, 10:08 AM 5

7. buccob

I have a Z3C (no warranty for buying overseas) and the only problems I've had are easily fixable and very cheap... magnetic port loose... (replacement cost 5 bucks) and one of the flaps had a loose O-ring... YES I agree that quality of their handsets could be better... but on the other hand for me has been otherwise pretty sturdy and I have abused it a little bit

posted on Sep 04, 2015, 11:00 AM 0

4. Topcat488

Posts: 1415; Member since: Sep 29, 2012

Please re-due this using the iPhone 6S specs... My iPhone 6 is really looking mid-range against these two. O.o

posted on Sep 04, 2015, 9:54 AM 0

8. buccob

the 6s still will look like a mid-range... the only pro is that iOS is better optimize for the phone and will perform just like Android top dogs, if not better... good to see that they will provide more RAM, as it was a true necessity.

posted on Sep 04, 2015, 11:16 AM 1

9. Xperia14

Posts: 1208; Member since: Sep 01, 2015

1810 mAh?!?!? What's the average SOT for the iPhone?

posted on Sep 04, 2015, 12:01 PM 0

10. Haania

Posts: 1; Member since: Sep 04, 2015

Samusng lack innovation and idea of its own. They are always at the back side of apple iPhone.Samusng will be the next Nokia to fall.... trust me.... while Microsoft and apple will dominate

posted on Sep 04, 2015, 12:51 PM 0

11. JMartin22

Posts: 2369; Member since: Apr 30, 2013

How is Samsung lacking innovation compared a company that probably only spends a quarter of what Samsung does in R&D? The 2010 stereotype era has passed, let it go now.

posted on Sep 04, 2015, 1:28 PM 0

12. Diezparda

Posts: 941; Member since: Oct 23, 2013

U mad bro? if Samsung will be next Nokia then what about LG, Sony, HTC, and all chinese manufacturer? you are hater and you gonna hate Samsung no matter what they do. Microsoft dominate? now i am sure you are trolling here, i'm not saying it's imposible but it's a looooong way to go.

posted on Sep 04, 2015, 6:43 PM 0

13. knoxred

Posts: 29; Member since: Aug 23, 2015

I'm planning to get the Z5 Compact. Btw there will be Z5C Premium with 1080 FHD EXCLUSIVELY for Japan according to a rumor. True? If true, that's not fair... I really want Z5C with FHD.