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# Waterproof durability 23MP pro-grade camera Fast, reliable fingerprint unlock Sony Xperia Z5 Compact E5823 2GB/32GB 23MP 4.6-inch 4G LTE Factory Unlocked (BLACK) - International Stock No Warranty

**Brand:** xperia
**Price:** AR$765740
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📱 Small size, big impact — the Xperia Z5 Compact keeps you ahead in style and performance!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sony Xperia Z5 Compact E5823 2GB/32GB 23MP 4.6-inch 4G LTE Factory Unlocked (BLACK) - International Stock No Warranty by xperia
- **How much does it cost?** AR$765740 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- xperia enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted xperia brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Unlocked Freedom:** Factory unlocked with broad 4G LTE band support for flexible carrier choice and global roaming.
- • **Seamless Security:** Advanced fingerprint recognition unlocks your phone instantly with flawless accuracy.
- • **All-Day Confidence:** Waterproof design plus up to 13 hours talk time keeps you connected rain or shine.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** 4.6-inch display with crisp 720p resolution for one-handed ease and vibrant visuals.
- • **Capture Every Detail:** 23MP rear camera with phase detection autofocus and LED flash delivers stunning, sharp photos.

## Overview

The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is a sleek, 4.6-inch unlocked smartphone featuring a powerful 23MP camera, 2GB RAM, and 32GB storage expandable via microSD. Its waterproof design and fast fingerprint sensor combine with broad 4G LTE compatibility to deliver a premium, compact device ideal for professionals who demand style, security, and mobility in one hand-friendly package.

## Description

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Review: Exactly what I wanted. - Phone arrived in 2 days. I am a US customer looking to use the unit with ATT. I received it on Tuesday, and end of day Thursday today, the phone is fully setup customized and functional, but for the carrier. I had some lingering items to wrap up on my old phone, and today I'll be getting ATT service connected. My goal was to keep a smaller phone (~4.5") like my previous unit to preserve the 1 handed capability, and convenient pocket fit. I don't want a tablet for a phone, and have struggled to find a good modern model match for my needs. The Z5C looked to be a great match, and so far, it's a perfect fit for me. Package appeared to have been opened, however carefully, and then re-sealed. I suspect the reason it was opened was the addition of a US plug adapter for the EU style plug the unit comes with, as it does not look like a Sony converter. Where the phone uses a pretty standard 5V, 1500mA mUSB charger, of which I have a bunch, this wasn't a big deal. All other packages in the box (headphones, USB cable, extra earbud cushions, documents) were all intact and looked brand new, untouched. Phone itself still had original sticky film and packaging, and was in perfect new condition. Phone turned right on, and was ~60% charged. I was prompted quickly to change the language (second or third screen) as I ran setup from German to English I organized the OS as I prefer my phone laid out and set up and connected to wifi. The phone immediately ran two major system updates in parallel, and then after a restart, ran another. I'm now on Android 5.1.1, and admittedly, I'm not sure what it shipped with before the updates as they happened so fast. I love the square edges, which allow for some grip in a smartphone world where everything is slick and like holding onto a watersock if you don't have a cover on it. The phone looks like a sleek, black slab of sexy tech. Seriously, what a cool looking, striking design. The photos don't do it justice. I did buy a low profile cover for drop protection, and have used it intermittently. Compared to the IPhone 6 or the new Galaxy Edge, this is much easier to hold one handed without worrying about it squirting onto the pavement. That said, it's still a pretty slick and smooth piece of hardware in general, and I'd suggest a cover/protection. The phone is a great unit, and a perfect fit for my needs. I love the frosted glass back, the large screen/body ratio, and the charcoal colored polycarb frame.. I know some people take stars away for not liking the case/finish (non metal), but I find that odd. If you don't like it, why'd you drop $500 on it? It's a first class material, so the rest is just opinion. It actually has a pretty metallic look anyways. No one's going to look at this and say "man, what a cheap looking phone. I promise. Phone does get a bit warm (which I really only experienced during the initial startup/setup), but there's a lot of horsepower in there, and that's to be expected. Nothing that bothered me. The fingerprint tech is awesome, and responds quickly and flawlessly. I have a few different fingers stored so that it's a comfortable unlock both righty and lefty. The hardware is clearly sufficient, as I've had a dozen things going on at once including downloading, a bluetooth beam, installing and updating apps, surfing a few internet tabs and writing a note all at once, and Android ran smooth, slick, quick and didn't break a sweat. Phone a very *solid* feel, very high quality, and certainly a first class phone that can be discussed in the circles of the current high end smartphone competition. Two minor drawbacks that I didn't think were worth removing a star for: 1) No wireless charging. If the unit didn't have the rapid charge capability, this may have been a -1, but it charges so damned fast, and keeps charge so long, I couldn't do it. Still would be cool to drop it on those powermats at starbucks. Oh well. 2) Volume buttons are too low on the thumb side (righty.) These should have been up top. I'm guessing there was a hardware conflict, but either way, it's a nitpick worth mentioning. Setup with personal and work emails was seamless, and calendar, emails and contacts all downloaded via wifi quickly and easily. I'm headed to ATT to finalize my new account and get the carrier service completed. Unless you see a follow up note from me, assume it also went smoothly.
Review: Wanted to love it, but it does not hold up well - TL;DR PRO/CON list at bottom. I will start off this review by saying that I really wanted to love this phone. It does have some very good qualities about it. But the phone has its faults, which are enough for me to not give this phone a recommendation. I have used the phone for approximately 6 months. By background is that I worked in the cell phone industry selling phones for years, before moving into corporate IT and networking. I have been a amateur phone enthusiast and have easily had over 30 phones in my day. I also take exceptional care of my belongings, electronics getting special care. Seeing as this phone is a bit expensive for the size, it was a bit of a treat for myself as the specs and design looked like everything I wanted. Hardware Screen is a nice size for one handed use. Is very crisp and easy to see inside and outside in bright sunlight. Physical buttons are a tad awkward being so low on the device, but worked well for how I hold a phone. They provide enough click, but are a little hard to "feel out" and press during a call. Volume on the dual speakers is adequate for a small phone and produce decent sound. Sound through earphones is very good. 2 GB of RAM is more than enough to power the 720p screen and the 810 processor never lets up. The fingerprint scanner is top notch. Works very fast and recognizes fingers well. It allows 5 fingers to be registered. I did my wife's thumb, left index, right index, and my right thumb twice for better accuracy on my main digit. Sometimes I would pull the phone out of my pocket and it would already have registered my thumb and unlocked itself. UI, Performance, and Battery Life This phone came with Android Lollipop and is now updated to Marshmallow. The UI runs well. The fast processor and 2 GB of RAM don't let this phone slow down much if at all. Sony's take on Android is a very clean and minimal. Although there is plenty of Sony "bloatware" apps that come preinstalled and cannot be removed. You can "disable" them so they are no longer active and don't appear in the menu, but still live on the device. The Snapdragon 810 does still tend to get hot at random times. An app may be running in the background and you can feel the phone get much warmer. Never hot that you feel in danger, but warm enough to warranty a reboot in my opinion. Once back up the device was cool again. Battery life on the phone is decent, but not close to the expectation that Sony has set with previous devices in the series. It will get you through a day easily with moderate to heavy use, and can easily stretch to two days with light use. Recharge time however is very long. If you plug into a PC to charge expect at least 3 - 4 hours to charge it up. A quick charge adapter is a wise investment if you get this phone. Apps and Gaming I largely got this phone for remote play on the PS4; that feature worked wonderfully with no issues. While the small screen was a little hard to see at times, I never had an issue with pairing the PS4 controller via bluetooth or playing over WiFi. The stock messaging app always gave me trouble with MMS messages, even with the correct settings from AT&T. I constantly got a you have an MMS to download message even though I already read the message. Textra fixed that issue and is a much better messaging app in my opinion. I don't really play any other types of mobile games, but companion apps for Destiny, Metal Gear Solid V, and standard apps like The Weather Channel all ran great on the device. As mentioned before there is A LOT of Sony branded items that are just flat out annoying and not needed. Camera Wonderful camera. Loved to take pictures with this phone. They almost always come out clear and sharp. With the latest updates the camera opens quickly. The phone does a good job of fast auto-focus as promised. The shutter key on the side of the device is great for open the camera quickly and nice to take a picture. Finger placement while holding the phone is a bit awkward as the camera is very close the the top edge of the phone and gets covered easy if you are not careful. I spent most of my time in superior auto mode which produces 8 mp images. Going into manual will give you an overwhelming amount of options and allow full 23 mp pictures. Design Looking at the phone it screams premium. Add waterproofing to the device and that is just piece of mind that some rain or accidental spills will not harm the device. No flap for the charge port is also wonderful as I've seen my share of them get damaged on phone such as the Galaxy S5 which kills the waterproofing of the device. The phone has a heafty weight to it that also feels good. The frosted glass back looks very nice and does not attract fingerprints. The phone is very slippery. On a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being course grit sand paper and 10 being metal coated in Teflon covered in olive oil, this phone is a 9 easy. The phone literally wants to slide out of your hand whenever you hold it. If nothing else a case is needed to provide some grip to the phone. Having a glass front and back also made me extra cautious and nervous about potential cracks. But I have always taken care of my devices and never cracked a screen. Phone calls Phone calls on the device were clean on my end every time. There were issues for the other caller especially when I used speaker phone. Callers would often complain that they heard themselves or that they could not hear me until I went back to the earpiece. It also appeared that using the speaker phone only used the bottom speaker and not both. Durability This phone is by its very nature fragile. With over 90% of the outer casing being glass, you better believe this baby is delicate. The phone came with a pre-installed screen protector, but it became cruddy very fast. I normally don't use a screen protector and have never had an issue. I somehow managed to put a small scratch on the screen while it was in my pocket with NOTHING else in it one day while hiking. It was no big deal, as I couldn't see it when the screen was on, but I knew it was there and worried me that it got damaged so easily. Now just recently a friend placed my phone near a counter edge, and a got a few messages in a row that made the device vibrate right off the edge. Of course it landed face down on kitchen tile. Screen completely shattered and the touch screen stopped functioning altogether. I am not knocking this phone because of my stupid mistake, not many phones if any would survive a fall like that. Instead it just goes to show that a rugged case is just about required for this device. Which is a huge bummer since the phone looks so good. TL;DR and PROS/CONS List PROS -- Nice screen for a smaller phone -- Beautiful design -- Great camera -- Fast performance -- Sony's UI has a good design -- Waterproof -- Native PS4 remote play Cons -- Sony bloatware that cannot be removed, just disabled -- Slippery -- Fragile -- Poor speaker phone quality for the other caller -- Awkward button placement -- Very slow charge time -- Expensive -- Sony is slow to update UI Conclusion and thoughts The phone is not worth the price. The camera is very nice and waterproofing is a big plus, but a few nice features do not outweigh the fact you are terrified to accidentally drop such an expensive phone. If you don't let anyone else touch this phone, and put it in a really hard-core case, it may last you a good while. If you live in the real world where you may leave you phone on a desk, give it to someone to take a picture of you, or bump into something with the phone in your pocket it may be dropped and will break.

## Features

- Main Camera: 23 MP, 5520 4140 pixels, phase detection autofocus, LED flash; Front Camera: 5MP, 1080p, HDR, 32GB ROM, 2GB RAM; Supports Micro-SD up to200 GB, Nano SIM; 4.6-inch with 720 x 1280 Resolution Display.
- Unlocked cell phones are compatible with GSM carriers such as AT&T and T-Mobile, but are not compatible with CDMA carriers such as Verizon and Sprint.
- Please check if your GSM cellular carrier supports the bands for this model before purchasing: GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS850 (B5), UMTS900 (B8), UMTS1900 (B2), UMTS2100 (B1), LTE2100 (B1), LTE700 (B17), LTE850 (B5), LTE1700/2100 (B4), LTE1800 (B3), LTE2600 (B7), LTE1900 (B2), LTE900 (B8), LTE800 (B20), TD-LTE2600 (B38), TD-LTE2300 (B40), LTE700 (B28).
- This device may not include a US warranty as some manufacturers do not honor warranties for international items. Please contact the seller for specific warranty information.
- Does not include US charger and headphone.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B015ZK47BW |
| Average Battery Life Talk Time | 13 hours |
| Battery Description | Lithium-Ion |
| Best Sellers Rank | #809,185 in Cell Phones & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories ) #12,971 in Cell Phones |
| Biometric Security Feature | Fingerprint Recognition |
| Brand | Xperia |
| Built-In Media | USB Cable |
| Camera Description | Rear |
| Camera Flash | LED |
| Cellular Technology | LTE |
| Color | BLACK |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Connector Type | USB Type C |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 211 Reviews |
| Display Pixel Density | 319 pixels_per_inch |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1280x720 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Form Factor | Smartphone |
| Front Photo Sensor Resolution | 5 mp |
| GPS Geotagging Functionality | True |
| Human-Interface Input | Buttons |
| Item Dimensions | 5 x 0.35 x 2.56 inches |
| Item Weight | 4.88 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
| Model Series | Z5 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Number of Front Cameras | 1 |
| Number of Rear Facing Cameras | 1 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Optical Sensor Resolution | 23 mp |
| RAM Memory Installed | 2 GB |
| Ram Memory Installed Size | 2 GB |
| Rear Facing Camera Photo Sensor Resolution | 23 mp |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 |
| SIM Card Slot Count | Dual SIM |
| Screen Size | 4.6 inches |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic, High Dynamic Range |
| Sim Card Size | Nano |
| Specific Uses For Product | Gaming |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Video Capture Resolution | 1080p |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Wireless Network Technology | GSM, LTE |
| Wireless Provider | Unlocked |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Xperia
- **Operating System:** Android
- **Ram Memory Installed Size:** 2 GB
- **CPU Speed:** 2 GHz
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 32 GB
- **Screen Size:** 4.6 Inches
- **Resolution:** 720 x 1280
- **Model Name:** Xperia Z5
- **Wireless Carrier:** Unlocked
- **Cellular Technology:** LTE

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exactly what I wanted.
*by M***7 on December 17, 2015*

Phone arrived in 2 days. I am a US customer looking to use the unit with ATT. I received it on Tuesday, and end of day Thursday today, the phone is fully setup customized and functional, but for the carrier. I had some lingering items to wrap up on my old phone, and today I'll be getting ATT service connected. My goal was to keep a smaller phone (~4.5") like my previous unit to preserve the 1 handed capability, and convenient pocket fit. I don't want a tablet for a phone, and have struggled to find a good modern model match for my needs. The Z5C looked to be a great match, and so far, it's a perfect fit for me. Package appeared to have been opened, however carefully, and then re-sealed. I suspect the reason it was opened was the addition of a US plug adapter for the EU style plug the unit comes with, as it does not look like a Sony converter. Where the phone uses a pretty standard 5V, 1500mA mUSB charger, of which I have a bunch, this wasn't a big deal. All other packages in the box (headphones, USB cable, extra earbud cushions, documents) were all intact and looked brand new, untouched. Phone itself still had original sticky film and packaging, and was in perfect new condition. Phone turned right on, and was ~60% charged. I was prompted quickly to change the language (second or third screen) as I ran setup from German to English I organized the OS as I prefer my phone laid out and set up and connected to wifi. The phone immediately ran two major system updates in parallel, and then after a restart, ran another. I'm now on Android 5.1.1, and admittedly, I'm not sure what it shipped with before the updates as they happened so fast. I love the square edges, which allow for some grip in a smartphone world where everything is slick and like holding onto a watersock if you don't have a cover on it. The phone looks like a sleek, black slab of sexy tech. Seriously, what a cool looking, striking design. The photos don't do it justice. I did buy a low profile cover for drop protection, and have used it intermittently. Compared to the IPhone 6 or the new Galaxy Edge, this is much easier to hold one handed without worrying about it squirting onto the pavement. That said, it's still a pretty slick and smooth piece of hardware in general, and I'd suggest a cover/protection. The phone is a great unit, and a perfect fit for my needs. I love the frosted glass back, the large screen/body ratio, and the charcoal colored polycarb frame.. I know some people take stars away for not liking the case/finish (non metal), but I find that odd. If you don't like it, why'd you drop $500 on it? It's a first class material, so the rest is just opinion. It actually has a pretty metallic look anyways. No one's going to look at this and say "man, what a cheap looking phone. I promise. Phone does get a bit warm (which I really only experienced during the initial startup/setup), but there's a lot of horsepower in there, and that's to be expected. Nothing that bothered me. The fingerprint tech is awesome, and responds quickly and flawlessly. I have a few different fingers stored so that it's a comfortable unlock both righty and lefty. The hardware is clearly sufficient, as I've had a dozen things going on at once including downloading, a bluetooth beam, installing and updating apps, surfing a few internet tabs and writing a note all at once, and Android ran smooth, slick, quick and didn't break a sweat. Phone a very *solid* feel, very high quality, and certainly a first class phone that can be discussed in the circles of the current high end smartphone competition. Two minor drawbacks that I didn't think were worth removing a star for: 1) No wireless charging. If the unit didn't have the rapid charge capability, this may have been a -1, but it charges so damned fast, and keeps charge so long, I couldn't do it. Still would be cool to drop it on those powermats at starbucks. Oh well. 2) Volume buttons are too low on the thumb side (righty.) These should have been up top. I'm guessing there was a hardware conflict, but either way, it's a nitpick worth mentioning. Setup with personal and work emails was seamless, and calendar, emails and contacts all downloaded via wifi quickly and easily. I'm headed to ATT to finalize my new account and get the carrier service completed. Unless you see a follow up note from me, assume it also went smoothly.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Wanted to love it, but it does not hold up well
*by N***K on December 9, 2015*

TL;DR PRO/CON list at bottom. I will start off this review by saying that I really wanted to love this phone. It does have some very good qualities about it. But the phone has its faults, which are enough for me to not give this phone a recommendation. I have used the phone for approximately 6 months. By background is that I worked in the cell phone industry selling phones for years, before moving into corporate IT and networking. I have been a amateur phone enthusiast and have easily had over 30 phones in my day. I also take exceptional care of my belongings, electronics getting special care. Seeing as this phone is a bit expensive for the size, it was a bit of a treat for myself as the specs and design looked like everything I wanted. Hardware Screen is a nice size for one handed use. Is very crisp and easy to see inside and outside in bright sunlight. Physical buttons are a tad awkward being so low on the device, but worked well for how I hold a phone. They provide enough click, but are a little hard to "feel out" and press during a call. Volume on the dual speakers is adequate for a small phone and produce decent sound. Sound through earphones is very good. 2 GB of RAM is more than enough to power the 720p screen and the 810 processor never lets up. The fingerprint scanner is top notch. Works very fast and recognizes fingers well. It allows 5 fingers to be registered. I did my wife's thumb, left index, right index, and my right thumb twice for better accuracy on my main digit. Sometimes I would pull the phone out of my pocket and it would already have registered my thumb and unlocked itself. UI, Performance, and Battery Life This phone came with Android Lollipop and is now updated to Marshmallow. The UI runs well. The fast processor and 2 GB of RAM don't let this phone slow down much if at all. Sony's take on Android is a very clean and minimal. Although there is plenty of Sony "bloatware" apps that come preinstalled and cannot be removed. You can "disable" them so they are no longer active and don't appear in the menu, but still live on the device. The Snapdragon 810 does still tend to get hot at random times. An app may be running in the background and you can feel the phone get much warmer. Never hot that you feel in danger, but warm enough to warranty a reboot in my opinion. Once back up the device was cool again. Battery life on the phone is decent, but not close to the expectation that Sony has set with previous devices in the series. It will get you through a day easily with moderate to heavy use, and can easily stretch to two days with light use. Recharge time however is very long. If you plug into a PC to charge expect at least 3 - 4 hours to charge it up. A quick charge adapter is a wise investment if you get this phone. Apps and Gaming I largely got this phone for remote play on the PS4; that feature worked wonderfully with no issues. While the small screen was a little hard to see at times, I never had an issue with pairing the PS4 controller via bluetooth or playing over WiFi. The stock messaging app always gave me trouble with MMS messages, even with the correct settings from AT&T. I constantly got a you have an MMS to download message even though I already read the message. Textra fixed that issue and is a much better messaging app in my opinion. I don't really play any other types of mobile games, but companion apps for Destiny, Metal Gear Solid V, and standard apps like The Weather Channel all ran great on the device. As mentioned before there is A LOT of Sony branded items that are just flat out annoying and not needed. Camera Wonderful camera. Loved to take pictures with this phone. They almost always come out clear and sharp. With the latest updates the camera opens quickly. The phone does a good job of fast auto-focus as promised. The shutter key on the side of the device is great for open the camera quickly and nice to take a picture. Finger placement while holding the phone is a bit awkward as the camera is very close the the top edge of the phone and gets covered easy if you are not careful. I spent most of my time in superior auto mode which produces 8 mp images. Going into manual will give you an overwhelming amount of options and allow full 23 mp pictures. Design Looking at the phone it screams premium. Add waterproofing to the device and that is just piece of mind that some rain or accidental spills will not harm the device. No flap for the charge port is also wonderful as I've seen my share of them get damaged on phone such as the Galaxy S5 which kills the waterproofing of the device. The phone has a heafty weight to it that also feels good. The frosted glass back looks very nice and does not attract fingerprints. The phone is very slippery. On a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being course grit sand paper and 10 being metal coated in Teflon covered in olive oil, this phone is a 9 easy. The phone literally wants to slide out of your hand whenever you hold it. If nothing else a case is needed to provide some grip to the phone. Having a glass front and back also made me extra cautious and nervous about potential cracks. But I have always taken care of my devices and never cracked a screen. Phone calls Phone calls on the device were clean on my end every time. There were issues for the other caller especially when I used speaker phone. Callers would often complain that they heard themselves or that they could not hear me until I went back to the earpiece. It also appeared that using the speaker phone only used the bottom speaker and not both. Durability This phone is by its very nature fragile. With over 90% of the outer casing being glass, you better believe this baby is delicate. The phone came with a pre-installed screen protector, but it became cruddy very fast. I normally don't use a screen protector and have never had an issue. I somehow managed to put a small scratch on the screen while it was in my pocket with NOTHING else in it one day while hiking. It was no big deal, as I couldn't see it when the screen was on, but I knew it was there and worried me that it got damaged so easily. Now just recently a friend placed my phone near a counter edge, and a got a few messages in a row that made the device vibrate right off the edge. Of course it landed face down on kitchen tile. Screen completely shattered and the touch screen stopped functioning altogether. I am not knocking this phone because of my stupid mistake, not many phones if any would survive a fall like that. Instead it just goes to show that a rugged case is just about required for this device. Which is a huge bummer since the phone looks so good. TL;DR and PROS/CONS List PROS -- Nice screen for a smaller phone -- Beautiful design -- Great camera -- Fast performance -- Sony's UI has a good design -- Waterproof -- Native PS4 remote play Cons -- Sony bloatware that cannot be removed, just disabled -- Slippery -- Fragile -- Poor speaker phone quality for the other caller -- Awkward button placement -- Very slow charge time -- Expensive -- Sony is slow to update UI Conclusion and thoughts The phone is not worth the price. The camera is very nice and waterproofing is a big plus, but a few nice features do not outweigh the fact you are terrified to accidentally drop such an expensive phone. If you don't let anyone else touch this phone, and put it in a really hard-core case, it may last you a good while. If you live in the real world where you may leave you phone on a desk, give it to someone to take a picture of you, or bump into something with the phone in your pocket it may be dropped and will break.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for those of us tired of huge phones but don't want to sacrifice performance.
*by A***R on May 31, 2016*

Looking for a small sized phone that packs a lot of power? Then this is for you. I may be in a minority but I just don't see the need for phones to be the size that they are right now. I wanted something small enough to operate with one hand and to easily fit in my pocket. My previous phone was an original Moto X and that was a great size for me so I wanted something similar, but all of the OEMs were only producing these massive devices that require two hands to operate. I mean really, how am I supposed to text and drive if I have to take both hands off the wheel? (That's a joke, NEVER text and drive.) So I did tons of research, using the phone comparison feature on sites like gsmarena.com to check the physical dimensions. The other problem was that when I did find a "small" phone, it usually had terrible specs. A dumbed down processor from 2 generations ago, not much memory, and often a mediocre camera. Then I found the Sony Xperia Z5 compact. This phone is small but it doesn't skimp on performance. It actually has the same processor as Google's flagship Nexus 6P, so it's blazing fast. Comes with 2GB ram (the 6P has 3GB though I believe) and 32GB built in storage which is easily expanded with an microSD card. Camera is top notch too, being from Sony who has been making cameras and camera lenses for a long time. The other nice thing is the battery life, since it has a good sized battery paired with a smaller screen, the screen actually drains the battery less than on the bigger devices. When I first bought it, I was easily getting 2 days of battery life but now that is more like a day or day and a half depending on my usage. I actually ordered it here unlocked because nobody else is carrying it in the US. When mine arrived, the menus were all in Chinese, but a quick YouTube search showed me how to switch them back to English and I was all set. I'm a big Android fan so I was weary of what kind of bloatware Sony might have installed on this. But it's really not bad at all and feels very similar to a pure android experience. There are a few little things that are different and you can uninstall any of the Sony pre-installed apps without any issue. Mine was also recently OTA'd to Marshmallow which seemed to improve performance quite a bit. Overall, I'm so happy I bought this phone. It's the perfect size if you're looking for a small Android device and has enough processing power to keep up with the latest devices. Oh, the built in fingerprint scanner in the power button is super nice too, as is the physical camera shutter button. Both of these are features I use daily. (Note: I heard that the US spec phones won't have the fingerprint scanner, so be sure to check if that matters to you.)

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