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| Global Score | |
| 75 | 79.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Sony |
| Windows 10 Mobile | Android 5.1 |
| 2015-10-06 | 2015-09-02 |
| 5.98 x 3.09 x 0.32 inches | 6.08 x 2.99 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.82 ounces | 6.35 ounces |
| Black and White | Black, Gold and Gray |
| Plastic | Glass and Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 325.00 | $ 545.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2160 x 3840 pixels (4K) |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 515 pixels per inch | 801 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.4 | 10.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Single-Core 2000 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 430 GPU | Adreno 430 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.37 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot |
| 8.56 | 8.56 |
| Camera | |
| 20.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 23.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.42 inches (1/2.4") sensor | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (60 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.34 | 10.56 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3340mAh Battery | 3430mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 288 hours standby time 25 hours talk time | 630 hours standby time 15.2 hours talk time |
| 5.28 | 5.44 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium has a global score of 79.8, which is slightly better than Lumia 950 XL's score of 75. The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium has Android 5.1 OS, and Lumia 950 XL counts with Windows 10 Mobile OS. Even though the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium and the Lumia 950 XL were only released 1 months apart, Sony Xperia Z5 Premium's construction is a little thinner but just a little bit heavier than the Lumia 950 XL.
The Xperia Z5 Premium has a better hardware performance than Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, and although they both have 3 GB of RAM, the Xperia Z5 Premium also has an extra graphics co-processor and 7 more cpu cores. The Xperia Z5 Premium has a brighter screen than Lumia 950 XL, because although it has a little bit smaller display, it also counts with a way better resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and a lot better screen pixels density.
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium's memory to store more apps and games is very similar to Microsoft Lumia 950 XL's one, they have the same 32 GB internal memory capacity and a slot for an external memory card that admits up to 200 GB. Xperia Z5 Premium counts with a bit better battery lifetime than Lumia 950 XL, because it has a 3430mAh battery capacity instead of 3340mAh.
The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium features a slightly better camera than Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, and although they both have the same 30 frames per second video frame rates and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition, the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium also has a larger aperture, a better resolution camera in the back and a larger back-facing camera sensor taking better quality videos and photos.
Although Xperia Z5 Premium is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the Lumia 950 XL, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Lumia 950 XL. If you prefer to save some money, you can get Lumia 950 XL, and give up a couple features and specs, but you will get the most with your money.
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