Sony Xperia Z5 Compact deals and reviews

Australian PC World | Tony Ibrahim

If you want a powerful smartphone without the inconvenience of heft and bulk, a smartphone ripe with features and versed in multimedia, it is a must-have.

Expert Reviews | Katharine Byrne

If you're after something smaller, nothing does it better than the Z5 Compact. It wins a Best Buy award. The Z5 Compact is the complete package if you want top performance in a small package.

Recombu | Alex Todd

There's little else out there with such an attractive design, stellar battery life, great optics, waterproofing and solid performance unless you're happy breaking the 5-inch barrier and in truth to meet all those criteria, you'll likely still find yourself looking at Sony's other top devices.

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The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact offers a superphone experience in a compact form factor. With a 4.6-inch HD screen and a premium, lightweight build, the Z5 Compact is easy to handle, but delivers the power of an 8-core processor, a 23 megapixel camera with 4K video capability, and a two-day battery.

Alphr | Alan Martin

In its more compact frame, it barely puts a foot wrong, with a super camera, generally zippy performance, a decent screen and impressive battery life. The side-mounted fingerprint reader is also a genuinely brilliant innovation that you can expect other manufacturers to steal over the next few years.

The Guardian | Samuel Gibbs

Three-day battery, great camera and flagship innards squeezed into a more compact frame make the Xperia Z5 Compact no cut-spec 'mini' version. The design will not be to everyone's liking – it could be thinner and the screen could be of higher resolution, but they are trade-offs worth making.

TechRadar | James Peckham

Sony's new small form phone is the hidden gem of the Xperia Z5 range - it's just a shame there isn't a Full HD screen.

Know Your Mobile

A truly one-of-a-kind handset, the Z5 Compact proves that big isn't always better. It's the perfect phone for those who don't want a phablet but still want cutting-edge power.

International Business Times | Anthony Curtbertson

The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is the only high-end contender for anyone looking for a smaller device, but to simply call the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact the best small phone on the market is to not give it due credit. Despite its size, it is able to pack in the same features and performance as the rest of the Z5 family, all of which offer worthy competition to the heavyweights of the iPhone 6s and the Samsung Galaxy S6.

NotebookCheck | Michael Moser

The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is a very good and compact smartphone with an impressive set of features and a powerful SoC. There are some positive aspects to consider...Overall, you do not have to make any compromises compared to the flagship Xperia Z5.

Android Authority | Gary Sims

Unlike other "mini" handsets, the Z5 Compact retains almost the same specs and quality as its larger siblings while giving consumers a small form factor option. It is certainly a small powerhouse, however the camera could disappoint those who were expecting the very best in photo capture.

The Journal

Compact by name, compact in nature but above all, a fantastic phone for those not keen on larger screens.

MobileTechTalk | Domenico Lamberti

The Z5 Compact isn't a bad phone, but it feels unfinished and overpriced for what it currently offers.

AndroidPit | Eric Ferrari-Herrmann

Ultimately, if you want a flagship standard smartphone that's less than 5-inches tall, you should get the Xperia Z5 Compact.

Phone Scoop | Eric M. Zeman

The Z5 Compact is refined, small, and manufactured with the best materials. The glass-and-metal combo offers a premium experience, and its waterproof nature makes it all the more appealing.

Android Central | Richard Devine

It can be said that the Z5 compact is good phone, because it is. Generally. And it has a very good camera. But we're still waiting for that 'wow' factor. For Sony to do something to blow us away...The Z5 Compact carries on the tradition of being one of our favorite phones. Just because it exists. It has its flaws, but we're better off for it existing.

Brighthand | Dragan Petric

When all advantages of the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact are summed up, its practical nature is what stands out the most. For those who do not like the trend of big smartphones, the Compact offers a powerful flagship in a smaller body.

Digital Spy | Luke Johnson

It's a great device for those unconcerned with enjoying hours of movie streaming or 3D gaming. But, hey, with a camera this good though, who needs all that other stuff?

Wired UK | James Temperton

If you want a smaller Android phone and don't care about cost, get the Z5 Compact. If you want a larger Android phone, the Z5 is much like all the rest of them.

Stuff | Andrew Williams

A long-lasting phone that's dead easy to live with if you're after a smaller screen.

PC Advisor | Chris Martin

The Xperia Z5 Compact is the best small phone around, but then there's not much competition in this area anymore and there are a number of phones offering decent specs for a lot less.

The Verge | Vlad Savov

The Xperia Z5 Compact ... is truly a unique creation. It's a tier below the typical flagship pricing, but offers better battery life than any comparable smartphone and still has that excellent camera inside it.

Tom's Guide | Cherlynn Low

The Xperia Z5 Compact packs a lot of good things into its small size: powerful performance, excellent endurance and a bright, colorful display. However, the boxy phone is stuffed to the brim with unnecessary apps and marred by awkwardly placed buttons that are hard to access.

phoneArena | Nick T

It is a good smartphone, just not an excellent one. All things considered, it stands out with its powerful processor, good performance, decent battery life, and water resistance. In most other categories, the Z5 Compact is an average performer.

Trusted Reviews | Michael Sawh

The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is arguably the best 4.6-inch Android phone available right now. If it wasn't plagued by performance issues, it could have been so much more.

The Inquirer | Carly Page

The Xperia Z5 Compact has its downfalls, its occasional laggy performance or a display which, while perfectly acceptable in terms of performance, feels a little too small. However, it's high-end design, top-end camera and excellent battery life are likely to be enough to satisfy most buyers.

IT PRO | Adam Shepherd

Sony deserves credit for the top quality camera, accurate fingerprint reader and fast charging. It's therefore a sham that the Z5 Compact isn't quite as fast as other phones, plus there are the overheating problems and the regression in waterproofing. It feels as if Sony has taken two steps forward and one step back.