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Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
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Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

Released: 2015, September. Released 2015, OctoberPrice: About 200 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPUAdreno 430
NFCYes
SAR0.97 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
Size4.6 inches, 56.9 cm, 2, (~68.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandSony
BuildGlass front, glass back, plastic frame
ModelSony Xperia Z5 Compact
PriceAbout 200 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps (E5803), LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps (E5823)
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsWhite, Graphite Black, Yellow, Coral
ModelsSO-02H, E5823, E5803
SAR EU1.07 W/kg (head) 0.71 W/kg (body)
Single5.1 MP, f/2.4
StatusDiscontinued
Weight138 g (4.87 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1053 (nominal), 2.78(sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted; EU model only), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - E5803, E5823
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40 - E5803, E5823
Charging18W wired, QC2
FeaturesHDR
Internal32GB 2GB RAM
Released2015, September. Released 2015, October
Stand-byUp to 520 h (2G) / Up to 520 h (3G)
Announced2015, September. Released 2015, October
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 11 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 14 h 50 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions127 x 65 x 8.9 mm (5.0 x 2.56 x 0.35 in)
Music playUp to 77 h
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~323 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 70dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1440Basemark X: 23703
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Audio qualityNoise -95.9dB / Crosstalk -94.4dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 86h

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact Overview

About Sony Xperia Z5 Compact Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is a discontinued device from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Sony Xperia Z5 Compact has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact?

The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Sony Xperia Z5 Compact support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Sony devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Sony Xperia Z5 Compact void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Xperia Z5 Compact run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Xperia Z5 Compact.