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Sony Xperia Z5
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Sony Xperia Z5

Released: 2015, September 02. Released 2015, October 02Price: About 150 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
SAR0.55 W/kg (head) 0.64 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
Size5.2 inches, 73.2 cm, 2, (~69.6% 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, aluminum frame
ModelSony Xperia Z5
PriceAbout 150 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps (E6603), LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps (E6653)
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsWhite, Graphite Black, Gold, Green, Pink
ModelsE6653, SO-01H, SOV32, E6603, 501SO
SAR EU0.75 W/kg (head) 0.78 W/kg (body)
Single5.1 MP, f/2.4
StatusDiscontinued
Weight154 g (5.43 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 986 (nominal), 2.88(sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted; EU model only), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - E6603, E6653
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40 - E6603, E6653
Charging18W wired, QC2
FeaturesHDR
Internal32GB 3GB RAM
Released2015, September 02. Released 2015, October 02
Stand-byUp to 520 h (2G) / Up to 540 h (3G)
Announced2015, September 02. Released 2015, October 02
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 13 h 10 min (2G) / Up to 17 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 in)
Music playUp to 87 h
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 65dB / Noise 62dB / Ring 66dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1580Basemark X: 24941
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Audio qualityNoise -95.5dB / Crosstalk -94.8dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 48h

Sony Xperia Z5 Overview

About Sony Xperia Z5 Sony Xperia Z5 is a discontinued device from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Sony Xperia Z5 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB 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 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?

The Sony Xperia Z5 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 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 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia Z5 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 run?

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