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Sony xperia z5 premium dual black black. Review of the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium smartphone: the sum of technology

Most big smartphone in the Z5 line and certainly the most advanced - it has a 4K display, a stainless steel “frame”, very unusual appearance(especially the silver version) plus all the advantages of a simple Z5.

Design, construction

The most important thing you need to know about the device is that it is a large and fairly heavy phablet. Weight is about 180 grams, not aluminum is used here, but smooth stainless steel, the color of the material differs depending on the version of the device. I note that the Z5 and Z5 Compact are close to ideal from the point of view of daily use; fingerprints are invisible on the matte material. Well, Premium reminds iPod touch, where the rear mirror surface instantly lost its luster after the first collision with the hands. And here the story is the same; neat people will have to carry a napkin with them or wipe the device with a handkerchief. Three versions of the device will go on sale in November: silver, black and gold, of course, without gold. Girls will love gold and mirror. Why the designers suddenly came up with such an idea, why they didn’t use successful solutions in the Z5, I can’t imagine. Apparently, they wanted to somehow distinguish the device from the general line. It didn't turn out to be very practical.



Compared to Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact


On the right there is the same button with a fingerprint sensor, the rest of the controls are typical: a thin volume rocker, a camera button, all buttons are made of metal. Under the flap are slots for microSD and nanoSIM; there will also be a version with two SIM cards. The device is protected from water to the same standards as other Z5s - it can withstand a downpour, but you shouldn't throw it away. The corners here are the same as in the entire line; when dropped, they absorb the impact and prevent the energy from spreading over the entire area of ​​the body. The dimensions of the phablet are 154.4 x 75.8 x 7.8 mm, weight, as I said, 180 grams. The build is excellent, no complaints here.





There are no special emotions when looking at the device. I mean emotions, as in Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus - when a person says “wow” and definitely wants to twirl the gadget. In this sense, Premium is perceived much calmer, no one reaches out to it, and even when you say that there is a 4K display, this does not change the situation in any way. Whether this is good or bad - everyone decides for themselves.

microUSB connector on bottom end no stub here.



Display

The most important part of this smartphone- display. Sony believes in the future of 4K content and wants to be the first in everything related to this format. IN Sony Xperia Z5 Premium has a 4K IPS display, diagonal - 5.5 inches, resolution - 3840 x 2160 pixels, 807ppi, supported by a number of proprietary technologies, these are TRILUMINOS and X-Reality Engine. Here's what they write on the official website:

  • X-Reality technology for mobile devices analyzes every image on the screen and optimizes colors, sharpness and contrast. As a result, you get photos and videos with the highest detail and low level noise.
  • TRILUMINOS Display and LED technology Live Color provide the widest color palette with vibrant reds, natural greens and blues.

Company representatives say that all content, programs, photos and videos will be scaled to the display resolution, let's see how it will look in real life. Currently in prototypes there are only basic programs, Not best story for the test, the sites look fine, but we’ll see in the review how things will go with the videos loaded into memory. The device will go on sale in November. I would be happy to say more about the screen, but it’s quite difficult - it seems to me that, as in the case of 3D, Sony is thinking about the wrong thing. Remember how the company inserted 3D everywhere, from simple soap dishes to laptops with 3D screens. Yes, yes, there were such VAIOs. And where is all this? Undoubtedly, the display high resolution in a smartphone is very good, but how many consumers will want to pay for such an exotic solution? Let's see.

Fingerprint scanner

I tried the scanner on prototypes, I’ll tell you how it all happens. A corresponding section appears in the “Security” menu, where you can assign up to five fingerprints to the sensor. The process itself is simple, apply your finger several times until the scale is full, everything is similar to others similar systems. Then you indicate what exactly the sensor will do, and you start using it. I like that unlocking takes a split second, you place your finger and immediately find yourself on the desktop, without graphic keys and other nonsense. I note that you don’t even have to press the button, just put your finger on it. There were practically no false positives - if there were, it was most likely my fault.

Everyone has a scanner with a button. flagship smartphones Sony, therefore this chapter is identical for Sony Xperia Z5, Sony Xperia Z5 Compact and Sony Xperia Z5 Premium.

I note that placing the sensor in the button seems to me the most logical. The finger fits here by itself (if you are left-handed, the index finger of your left hand will be on the button), the setup is elementary, the operation does not raise any questions. Don't like the fingerprint scanner? Use a regular password - but you will only have to waste time on this every time you want to do something with your smartphone.

Cameras

For now I’ll just say that the main camera is 23 MP, the Exmor RS module is used, front-camera 5 MP with wide-angle optics for great selfies. There is also news about the camera:

  • In the Sony Xperia M5 you can see the company's approach to photography in modern devices. People want great shots even in low light, people want digital zoom, people want fast autofocus. And it's all here!
  • I'll start with autofocus, which is claimed to take less than 0.1 seconds. We need to see how it works in reality; in the review I’ll tell you what kind of system is used here. Sony says that the camera is mobile devices the same guys who developed it are doing it now various systems for cameras "Alpha"
  • They also say that 5x digital zoom will not affect the quality of the pictures.
  • Support for shooting video in 4K is declared (and it allegedly even supports outputting images in 4K to external sources)

There are all the usual Sony modes, this is augmented reality and more, many of them can be downloaded from Play Market. In real life, autofocus really happens quickly. Another interesting innovation: it is now possible to shoot in a smart automatic mode with 20 MP resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio, when used maximum resolution(23 MP) it will be 4:3. Previously (for example, with the Z3) you could use either 8 MP and 16:9, or 4:3 with full resolution. I hope I made it clear - I personally want to shoot in 16:9 aspect ratio and 20 MP resolution.

Performance

CPU used Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, as you know, is a rather “warm” solution, so this review will have to be given attention Special attention. You can read more about the processor. Other functions are as follows: 3 GB random access memory, 32 GB of internal memory, microSD slot, LTE support. Android version It will be necessary to check when the device goes on sale. Adreno 430 is responsible for graphics, wireless interfaces are Bluetooth 4.1 and 802.11n/ac. Let me remind you once again, there will be a version with two SIM cards and LTE support. They say that they managed to overcome the processor heating.

Peculiarities

A little about other features of the smartphone:

  • It supports working in tandem with PS4; in other words, Xperia turns into a screen, you pick up the joystick and play. Considering the diagonal of the display, it’s better not to do this on a “compact”
  • Old accessories are supported - I mean, from other Z series smartphones with a five-pin connector. A noise canceling headset and microphone will work just fine.
  • The new Sony MDR-NC750 headset has been announced, it has noise cancellation, and the built-in microphones can also be used when shooting video, which (as they say) allows you to record sound with unprecedented quality. Haven't checked yet. The feature only works with the Z5 family.
  • There is much less pre-installed garbage, this is also noticeable.

Working hours

Installed 3430 mAh battery, supported technology fast charging QuickCharge 2.0. In theory, the device can work for about two days, but it all depends on the load. The included power supply will be different; it does not support QuickCharge - you will need to buy such a power supply separately. I would like to remind you that I tested the UCH-10, a power supply with QuickCharge support, you can read it.

conclusions

As I said above, the device will go on sale in November, I am very interested in what you have to say about this device. I'll try to name key features:

  • Not flashy design good assembly and materials, stainless steel and glass are used here. You can see the colors in the photo, silver, gold and black, all mirrored. No matter how strange it may be, the most non-staining is gold. And with the help of silver you can look behind your shoulder.
  • A 4K display is not bad for those who consume a lot of content, watch videos, play games. But the device cannot be called a phablet either.
  • We'll see how the camera works in the review, but we want to believe that Sony will surprise us
  • The processor is also a feature and advantage.
  • There is a version with two SIM cards and LTE support
  • Fingerprint scanner

4K display in your hands

Imagine a smartphone with a bright, clear display, powered by Sony's best TV technology. This smartphone is Xperia Z5 Premium. Its 5.5-inch display has 4K Ultra HD resolution, which is four times that of Full HD. The Xperia Z5 Premium makes a giant leap in video technology, with every inch of the display split into 806 pixels for exceptionally sharp images. The pixel density is 10 times higher than Full HD TVs and twice as high as most smartphones.

Great content - excellent quality

Xperia Z5 Premium upscales your photos and videos to 4K, capturing every detail and making them stand out even more.

The finest hour has come

The Xperia Z5 Premium is not shy about the public - on the contrary, it loves to be seen. The smartphone is faithful to the brand Xperia style: It is available in chrome, black and gold finishes and has a mirror finish on the back.

Capture the world in 4K

With Xperia Z5 Premium, you can shoot videos in 4K resolution, which is four times higher than Full HD. Various Sony video technologies take care of image quality, including SteadyShot™, which ensures that the picture does not shake.

Stop, just a moment

Often the brightest moments are captured not in photos, but in video. From your 4K videos, you'll be able to select valuable footage and take high-quality 8-megapixel photos.

How bigger screen, all the better

If you want to show off a breathtaking photo to your friends, it's better to take it on big screen: You can easily connect your smartphone to a 4K TV via Wi-Fi using DLNA technologies or MHL 3.0 cable

A smartphone that knows its owner

The power button on the Xperia Z5 Premium has a fingerprint scanner built into it. The button itself is located on the side panel of the smartphone so that you can quickly unlock the screen with one motion.

4K quality and 2-day battery life

Such a powerful 4K smartphone needs a proper battery: we equipped it with a battery that can last up to two days without recharging. All this time you will be able to watch movies, listen to music and chat with friends. If that's not enough, the fast charger will come to the rescue: in just 10 minutes, the Xperia Z5 Premium will have enough power to last for many hours.

The epitome of perfection

Developing Xperia design Z5 Premium, we stayed true to the Xperia philosophy and paid attention to every the smallest detail so that everything in it is perfect.

Crystal clear sound

Thanks to High-Resolution Audio support, every note will sound perfectly clear, and digital noise reduction technology will remove all extraneous sounds.

Lightning speed

Under the hood, the Xperia Z5 Premium has an eight-core 64-bit Qualcomm processor® Snapdragon™ 810, allowing your smartphone to work at lightning speed.


A new president has come to power in the Japanese mobile division of Sony. This is Hiroki Totoki. His accession to the throne was the reason for the introduction of a number of serious technological (and other) changes that in one way or another influenced the fate of the company and its products. An example is Sony model Xperia Z5 Premium, which the user will review in this information article. To make it more interesting, we will not just talk about the model, but also look at its closest relatives. These are the Z5 and Z5 “Compact”, from which, in fact, the modification under the name “Premium” grew.

How the subline came to be

The Sony Mobile Corporation, after many years of experience and experimentation, has come to the conclusion that the most effective lever for attracting new customers and retaining old ones is the use of branded “chips.” At the same time, it turned out that they need to not only be created and implemented, but also regularly improved.

An integral condition for the company's popularity in the international mobile arena is its focus on the needs of potential users. All these three factors led Sony Mobile to create a line called Xperia Z5. It also included a device called Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, a review of which became the topic of today’s article. Thus, the Z5 series was formed by three models. This standard smartphone, as well as its modified (but also more expensive) devices, called “Compact”, and, accordingly, “Premium”.

What common?

If you pay close attention to obtaining information about the line, it is easy to notice one simple fact. Thus, the Sony Xperia Z5 smartphone Premium Dual together with its predecessors, became part of the concept that light hand The company's engineers and designers called it “Sense of Unity.” Which, in principle, has certain practical reasons. Those who long time has experience working with devices from a Japanese company, they can say that there is not much difference between “Sense of Unity” and “Omnibalance”. And indeed, at first glance this is exactly what it seems. But if you try to pick up the same Sony phone Xperia Z5 Premium and even if you look closely, you will see an astonishing number of tiny differences.

The Japanese approach to creating a device

Even at the initial stages of design, representatives of the Japanese company stated that they make the difference between things more noticeable thanks to the careful execution of the smallest components. Thus, even when the same Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, reviews of which can be found at the end of the article, existed only on paper and in the wild heads of engineers and designers, the company’s approach to releasing a new line was extremely clear.

In words, this all looks somewhat confusing and ambiguous, so we will try to understand how such a concept was applied in practice.

So, the Premium model was equipped with glass rear panel With mirror effect. Its predecessors received a similar material with a fogged effect. Why did the designers do this? In the first case, they tried to highlight the model and show that it really is the same “Premium”. In the second case, it was necessary to make the device as practical as possible. And “fogged” glass is one of the ways that made it possible to achieve this, since now the device does not slip in the hand and gets less dirty.

Concept applied in Z5

Since the Japanese are the descendants of the samurai, experts here do not forget to joke that the masters of ancient martial arts themselves said that a smartphone should become an extension of the hand. Probably, each of us would like to constantly feel convenience and comfort when working with our smartphone. It cannot be said that Sony Mobile was able to achieve this in all of its creations, but in the case of the Z5 Premium, it clearly succeeded.

I was pleasantly surprised that the color of the interface theme matches the color of the device itself. In general, I would like to note the work software engineers company, because they made the interface not only beautiful and efficient to use, but also as clear and comfortable as possible. Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Dual review technical characteristics which we will conduct a little later, now uses a fingerprint scanner to unlock, for example. It can be found on the right side, it is built into the power control button. By the way, it is impossible not to mention that the Z5 became the first line (in the whole world!) to use 3D-based ultrasound technologies for scanning.

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Dual: camera review

All three smartphones in the series are equipped with a camera that has the same resolution. It is equal to 23 megapixels. Focus is of the hybrid type, that is, it is phase and contrast combined. Interestingly, representatives of the Japanese company made a statement in which they mentioned that “Premium” will have the fastest focusing on the subject, and it will be only three hundredths of a second. To date, this figure is a record.

At the same time, you can use a five-fold digital zoom without loss of quality. In terms of front cameras, we do not see any major differences. All three devices in the line are equipped with modules with a resolution of five megapixels. Videos can be shot in so-called 4K quality. And it really makes me happy. It's nice to see that engineers for such smartphones did not significantly limit the capabilities. The algorithms for creating photographs and recording videos were worked out to perfection by the software department. In their work, the engineers focused on ensuring that there are no blurred photographs, as well as improving the quality when zooming. In general, there can be no complaints about the device.

Appearance Features

We can say that the model returns more to the rigor that was characteristic of the Z and Z2 generations. The case can’t be called anything other than solid. It has an impressive appearance, its thickness is almost seven and a half millimeters (to be more precise, it is 7.45). The first feeling is quite pleasant. And all thanks to the fact that the solid frame was made of a mixture of frosted glass and polished aluminum. But there are some similarities between the Z5 and Z3+.

For example, the frame protrudes from the front and rear surfaces by fractions of a millimeter. A similar move is used by many companies in their creations and is designed to help avoid the model from sliding when horizontal position on one surface or another. In some ways, this solution should please users. It is practical and sometimes very helpful. But it’s much more pleasant to feel a completely smooth edge in your hand. As was the case, for example, with the Z3.

If we talk about color solutions, there are four of them. This is a black graphite version, white, green and, of course, gold. The device in this garb is called the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Gold. As you can see, the designers and marketers weren’t too clever with the name.

Sony Premium: reviews

A lot of time has passed since the model became available for purchase. This means that we can analyze reviews different people about the device. Let us remind you that the cost of this model is currently almost 60 thousand rubles. The device is rightly called a flagship. And for devices of this category there is one characteristic feature- collect the best that has previously been offered in a number of other devices. We, in fact, can see this in the example of “Premium”. However, this does not mean that the smartphone does not have its shortcomings. It has. However, we will talk about them a little later, but now we will introduce strengths devices.

pros

The first advantage is, of course, the device’s cameras. The main module is 23 megapixels and the front module is 5 - what’s not beautiful? And if you consider that you can shoot video in 4K quality, you might be very pleasantly surprised. Powerful hardware (you can read more about it in the technical specifications section) allows you to cope with multitasking without any problems. Although this is already a basic feature of even budget devices.

Much more important is that the cores handle a powerful load, which makes it possible to run the most demanding games. You don’t see this every day, but it would be strange if a device for 60 thousand rubles did not allow you to do this. By the way, this cost was clearly inflated by the manufacturers, since there are no competitors in the model sector.

Minuses

Among the disadvantages is the density of dots on the screen. Many experts say that in this area the indicators do not correspond to reality. There are also complaints about the hardware. Yes, the phone can handle the most powerful toys. However, at times due to severe overheating FPS drops, which greatly affects performance. Otherwise, everyone is happy with everything.

Specifications

The device operates in the GSM and UMTS bands. LTE channels are provided for use; thanks to the corresponding module, the smartphone supports operation in cellular networks fourth generation. For communication, two SIM cards are used, which must first be processed according to the NanoSIM standard. From wireless interfaces The following are available: Bluetooth version 4.1, analog radio and Wi-Fi operating in the a, b, g, n, ac bands. Navigation in space is provided by three technologies at once: American GPS, Russian GLONASS and Chinese BeiDou.

OS, memory, hardware

As operating system Android version 5.1 is installed on the device. The volume of built-in RAM is three gigabytes. Let us remember that as a chipset we have a built-in device from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 810 model, called MCM8994. Thus, the processor has eight cores. Half of them operate at a clock frequency of 1.5 GHz, and the other half at 2 GHz.

The role of the graphics accelerator is played by Adreno 430. Let's remember the cameras again. The front one has a resolution of 5 megapixels, the main one - 23. It is equipped, by the way, with an automatic focusing function. Almost 22 gigabytes are available to the user permanent memory, but its full capacity is 32 GB. The smartphone supports the installation of external drives.

Display, sensors, battery life

Screen capacitive type has a diagonal that equals 5.5 inches. The display matrix is ​​made according to IPS technology, multi-touch function supported. The set of sensors includes a barometer, proximity sensor, pedometer, microgyroscope and fingerprint scanner. The built-in battery is rated at 3430 milliamps per hour. The weight of the device is 181 grams.

What to buy: gaming computer or smartphone? With the release of new flagship devices, such a question does not seem absurd. For the price of an advanced computer with a huge monitor, you can buy a powerful processor, a lot of memory, a 5.5-inch screen and other “goodies” in a nice case. What else can the Japanese offer for a “piece of greenery”? Details are in the review.

Specifications and performance

  • Octa-core CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 with clock frequency 2 GHz;
  • Adreno 430 as a video accelerator;
  • OS Android 5.1;
  • 3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal memory;
  • slot for microSDXC memory cards up to 256 GB;
  • Dual SIM support;
  • GPS, BeiDou and GLONASS navigation;
  • light, proximity and motion sensors, microgyroscope, barometer, pedometer, fingerprint scanner;
  • capacity battery 3500 mAh.

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Appearance

The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Dual is impressive. The front and back sides are made of high-strength glass. The new product can be purchased in one of three colors: black, gold and chrome.

The case is non-separable, which additionally ensures its reliability and waterproofness.

The device looks gigantic. No matter how long the owner’s fingers are, it is impossible to reach each corner of the smartphone without intercepting it. Of course, the manufacturer took this into account and made adapted (reduced) applications. The edges of the case are polished and rounded; the smartphone can easily slide out. However, the build quality is very high level. The smartphone looks monolithic and solidly heavy.

Screen

The resolution of a 5.5-inch smartphone is four times higher than Full HD. This is not the first time it has been used in mobile devices, but this is the first device with the ability to not only view, but also record video with this resolution. Pixels can only be seen under a microscope.

The viewing angles and color rendition are excellent! In addition to this, Sony offers special settings white balance and position for adjusting the X-Reality picture. Auto-brightness adjustment works adequately. The brightness reserve is huge, but in bright light, glare is still noticeable on the gloss of the glass.

The touch coating understands up to ten simultaneous touches. The sensor itself is very sensitive.

Camera

The new camera from Sony also has outstanding characteristics. 23 megapixels - this figure is not found in most amateur cameras! The control interface is built on the “nothing superfluous” principle. The main photography mode is called “intelligent”: the camera itself determines whether you are shooting a portrait, a bug, a landscape, text, and so on. Automation recognizes all scenarios correctly.

The 8-megapixel front camera is also pleasing, with which you can take high-quality selfies.

Results

Premium flagship from famous manufacturer absorbed the best that Sony has accumulated. It has only a few competitors, and even fewer disadvantages. That's why the manufacturer set this price: buy new Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Dual starts at $980.

Video review of Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Dual

The port for connecting the docking station has been removed from the left side. Due to the lack of a plug on the microUSB connector, it has become irrelevant. The only plug on the case hides the SIM card and memory card tray and looks quite reliable. This means it won’t fall off like it did on the Xperia Z2 and even Z3.

Smart phone - smart screen

The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium screen turned out to be surprisingly mysterious. It does not always work in 4K mode, but only in some cases. Namely, when playing videos and viewing photos through built-in applications, as well as in YouTube and Netflix. On the desktop, in all submenus, in games, applications social networks and in the browser the display displays the image in a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. Sony's argument sounds quite convincing: in this way it is possible to optimize power consumption, and besides Android Lollipop does not know how to work with such displays. An upcoming update should fix this, but Sony hasn't said anything about new ways to use 4K yet. There is no section in the settings that allows you to force enable UHD mode, and it is unknown whether it will appear in the future.