Sony Xperia Z5 Compact E5803 - 32GB - Graphite Black (Unlocked)

Still the best small available bar none

I had a Z3 Compact previously which was by far the best small phone of its generation and the Z5 Compact is simply the next step. There isn't a huge difference to the Z3C but the fingerprint sensor is simply excellent both in accuracy and placement.

Since Sony's latest compact is a bit half baked and nobody else makes a decent smaller phone the Z5 Compact is the one to have as shown by how difficult it is to get hold of a good one.Read full review

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Terrible product - withdrawn from sale in shops early on

Both on screen & the case shutter button didn't work with the main rearward facing camera. Picture quality was terrible on lower light shots with it refusing to focus. My old 7 mpxl Windows based Nokia 735 far out performed the allegedly 23mpxl lense on this phone. Very disappointed with it as a whole. No wonder they pulled it from sale in the shops within a few months of launching it. My son encountered this when they were first released & was steered towards a slightly different model by the shop.
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Long Battery Life

This is my first proper Smartphone - due to the problems with battery life. I am not a heavy phone user and do not use the Internet or 'smart' features that much, which means the battery lasts a week.

Easy to use and find features on the Android system.

I suppose this is compact in comparison to other Smartphones, but I would have preferred a smaller screen.

Have had no problems with the phone at all. Going by other excellent reviews, I agree that this is a great phone in a small package.Read full review

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Exactly what I was after

For a used phone it came in excellent condition, the only evidence of a previous owner was one small dent on a corner which cannot be noticed when the phone is in a case. Other then that you would not really know the phone was used.

The battery life of the phone, which I expected to be shorter than a new phone, lasts me about two days of reasonable use (regular texts, location on, bluetooth use and the odd bit of youtube) which I am very happy with. All other features work excellently.

The phone is also a great size; it is small enough to use fully with one hand but big enough to watch videos, read articles and use apps fine. I previously had a Sumsung S5 and I notice no difference other than it being easier to use in the hand and more comfortable in the pocket.

Signal and wifi connectivity are all good. I'm no mobile photographer but the camera is more than adequate for what I use it for.Read full review

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It's no HTC or Samsung

Despite really, really good specs for a compact phone (the reason I bought it), I just can't get over the poor Sony interface (skin). I've swapped out bits for Google's own but still find it a bit "bloated". I've come from HTC which is so much better. Also, too square, doesn't feel entirely comfortable in my hand.

That said... it's still the best "compact" and it looks like Sony have "gone native" with Nougat (Android 7, soon to arrive to Z5s) so my only gripe is that it could do with curved corners.

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Small but mighty

We live in peculiar times, when there is so hard to find a premium, well-built, powerful phone that would be of a reasonable size (easily manageable with a single hand - this has always been a key consideration for me). Yet it looks like Sony Experia Z5 Compact is pretty close to this ideal. It basically ticks all the boxes in terms of quality and performance, and battery holds almost the entire day, with quite intense usage. There are a couple of downsides - the fingerprint scanner does not always work, when plugging in headphones it sometimes behaves weirdly, and it comes packed with Sony bloatware, some of which you can never get rid of the normal way. Yet these are all tiny details - overall after a month of heavy testing I can give it full marks with clear conscience.Read full review

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Bought to upgrade an existing Xperia Z3. Todate not an obvious improvement but an ideal phone in a compact size. Fast processor speed.

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Xperia x5 compact

Requirement was a small,waterproof, a fell runners phone and bigger memory. Phone meets this requirement, did compare with newer compact x but felt plastic and comparing specs not significant difference to offset lack of meeting waterproof rating. So far very pleased with purchase and adding a love mei case seems bomb proof, if at a cost of increased weight.Read full review

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Best phone I've had!!

Used to have the samsung galaxy s4 and was always worrying about my battery life so i got rid of it and just went to a simple block nokia which gave me battery but nothing else. Then i was recommended this product and never looked back. Battery life is awesome. I use it for whatsapp, snapchat and a bit of Instagram. I always have data on and also wifi most of the day. Battery lasts me 2-3 days. One thing to make note of is that you must use the original charger provided direct without extension leads for the best performance. Camera is very good quality but not as amazing as I expected, not as quick as my iPod touch which can just snap 10 pictures in a row so not amazing for everyday snaps but great for stunning scenic pictures. It was hard for me to get used to the operating system of sony which is new to me but im finally adapting. Fingerprint sensor is great and i treat this as a bonus since it doesn't work when my finger or the phones is cold or when my finger is damp or dirty, works in most situations for me. It took me about a week to set up the sensor properly because you need to register the fingerprints and i kept adding and changing the finger position.Read full review

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Small, lightweight and modern

The phone served well to all my expectations, because it is to practice sports and has to be small and waterproof.
Just did not like the external finish, which is not bright and dirty very easy in contact with metals and also the front glass is not Gorilla Glass and already scratched to stay in the pocket in contact with keys.
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