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The side-mounted fingerprint reader is really convenient, fast and reliable.The resolution is still 1080p, same as last year's generation, but if you want more, there is the always the 4K Z5 Premium. The same goes for color accuracy, which is not up there with the best. Contrast is also average, despite the nice deep blacks. The display offers above maximum levels of brightness at around 583 nits, but that is nowhere near as bright as what the Z3+ and Z5 Compact are capable of.The exposed microUSB port is a lot more convenient than Sony's previous covered solution, but the volume keys is somewhat oddly positioned. The Xperia Z5 has superb build-quality.Here is a quick rundown of our test findings on the device, hopefully they can make the decision a little easier: Sony Xperia Z5 key test findings All things considered, choosing between the Z5 and the Z3+ seems to be just as difficult as picking the Z5 Compact or the Z3 Compact, even if the considerations are slightly different. Still, we can't pretend that the Z3+ doesn't exist, with almost identical specs and a considerably lower price tag. When looking at the Xperia Z5, we really tried hard to focus on the positive, like the more powerful camera hardware, the convenient fingerprint reader and largely remedied overheating issue. And then there is the Z5 Premium, with its record-setting 4K display.Īll three are excellent devices that have a lot to show, but are sadly held back by steep pricing and the reputation of their respective predecessors, be it good or bad. The very same goes for the Z5 Compact, which even holds somewhat of a monopoly by offering flagship power in the sub 5.0 inch market. It is a superbly designed and built device, with quite impressive specs, definitely worthy of competing in the big leagues. The more we think about it, however, it seems obvious that the Japanese giant is failing not because of bad products, but rather a long streak of poor market decisions that brought about a serious image problem. Moreover, the situation might be even more serious than we think, especially judging by CEO Kazuo Hirai's decision to actually give Sony mobile a year or so to start bringing in a profit, before resorting to other measures. It is no secret that Sony's mobile division is struggling and has been doing so for quite some time.