Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Root Guide, Specs & Support

Name: Sony Xperia Z5 Premium
Brand: Sony
Price: About 190 EUR
Availability: InStock

Full Specifications

OS	Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
CPU	Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU	Adreno 430
NFC	Yes
SAR	0.43 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
SIM	Nano-SIM
USB	microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
Size	5.5 inches, 82.4 cm, 2, (~70.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	IPS LCD
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Brand	Sony
Build	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Model	Sony Xperia Z5 Premium
Price	About 190 EUR
Radio	FM radio, RDS
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video	1080p@30fps
Camera	Photo, /, Video
Colors	Chrome, Black, Gold, Pink
Models	E6853, SO-03H
SAR EU	0.47 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body)
Single	5.1 MP, f/2.4
Status	Discontinued
Weight	180 g (6.35 oz)
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
Display	Contrast ratio: 966 (nominal), 2.525 (sunlight)
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - E6853
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40 - E6853
Charging	18W wired, QC2
Features	HDR
Internal	32GB 3GB RAM
Released	2015, September 02. Released 2015, November 05
Announced	2015, September 02. Released 2015, November 05
Bluetooth	4.1, A2DP, aptX
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jack	Yes
Dimensions	154.4 x 75.8 x 7.8 mm (6.08 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Protection	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Resolution	2160 x 3840 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~806 ppi density)
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Loudspeaker	Voice 66dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 66dB
Performance	Basemark OS II 2.0: 1687Basemark X: 24281
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Audio quality	Noise -95.9dB / Crosstalk -95.5dB
Battery (old)	Endurance rating 66h

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Overview

About Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is a discontinued device from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Sony Xperia Z5 Premium 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 Premium 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 Premium?

The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium 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 Premium 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 Premium void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium 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 Premium run?

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