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| Global Score | |
| 63.1 | 79.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Sony |
| Android 4.3, 4.1 | Android 5.1 |
| 2013-03-18 | 2015-09-02 |
| 5.14 x 2.64 x 0.39 inches | 6.08 x 2.99 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.47 ounces | 6.35 ounces |
| Black, Red and White | Black, Gold and Gray |
| -- | Glass and Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 530.00 | $ 545.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4.6 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) | 2160 x 3840 pixels (4K) |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 319 pixels per inch | 801 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.3 | 10.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| Krait (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 320 (400 MHz) GPU | Adreno 430 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.55 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot |
| 4.62 | 8.56 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 23.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (60 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 6.38 | 10.56 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2370mAh Battery | 3430mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 697 hours standby time 10.7 hours talk time | 630 hours standby time 15.2 hours talk time |
| 4.32 | 5.44 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium has a global score of 79.8, which is much better than the Xperia SP's general score of 63.1. Although the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is somewhat heavier than the Xperia SP, it's a lot thinner and also much newer. Both phones in our current comparison include Android OS, but the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium has the newer 5.1 version and Xperia SP has Android 4.3, so it provides you some extra features.
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium features a way better display than Sony Xperia SP, because it has a bigger screen, a much better resolution of 3840 x 2160 and a much higher pixel density. Sony Xperia Z5 Premium features just a bit better processing power than Xperia SP, because it has a much better graphics processor running at 450 MHz, more RAM memory and more CPU cores.
Xperia Z5 Premium features a very superior camera than Xperia SP, because it has a much more MP camera in the back and a much higher video resolution. Xperia Z5 Premium features a superior memory capacity for applications and games than Sony Xperia SP, because it has a slot for an SD memory card that supports a maximum of 200 GB and more internal storage.
The Xperia Z5 Premium has a superior battery performance than Xperia SP, because it has a 45 percent greater battery capacity.
Xperia Z5 Premium is a bit more expensive than Xperia SP, but it's still a great choice, because you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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