+Saad Naeem she gotta learn to take some pictures, here is a blind camera test done on gsmarena.com. Which phone hides behind which letter www.gsmarena.com/iphone_6s_galaxy_s6_xperia_z5-review-1329.php
+Zack Halverson My next phone is going to be a SOny until Windows 10 mobile stabilizes. I've seen the Android M preview for the Xperia line up and it is very close to stock and looks quite good.
Lol elegance should have been used instead of elegantness (not a word) lol and the part about her thinking nfc logo is to showboat lol its there for convenience lol android authority just lost 10 points for this video... Hopefully she takes this constructively
NFC logo is important. It needs to be there to locate the chip. It might not seem that complicated on 5-inch smartphone, but things get frutstrating on 7+ inch tablets without that logo, trying to figure out where you need to tap the thing to get NFC to work. This is unprofessional.
+mike white IMHO It's not there for the purpose of showing that the phone has NFC built in. Rather, it's there to pinpoint which part of the phone the chip is located at.
+mike white On smaller devices this might not be an issue as you've said. On larger devices, this becomes tricky. Take my example: I own an Xperia Z Ultra whose NFC is located on the top, just below the camera, and a Nexus 7 tablet (2013) whose NFC is located wayyyy down in the N letter embossing. For NFC to work, the devices will have to either minimally overlap top-bottom, or I have to flip one of them upside down. Sony has made it easy on their Xperia ZU by etching the NFC logo on the back of phone. But for the Nexus, I have to look that up in the manual. Trivial as it sounds, it does add convenience to the user. Sony has the habit of using the same design language across the models in the same range, so even the smaller ZC and Z3C retains the NFC logo from the larger ones. Even the Z4 Tablet has NFC logo on it. Now imagine randomly searching for the chip on a 10-inch device... I might have overstated by using the word 'need'. Sure it doesn't need to be there. It's useful to have a logo there, saves the hassle of having to look it up in the manual.
+FictitiouZ Really? The NFC logo is dumb. Like all companies they tell you where it is in the quick start guide. Why would you spoil the aesthetics with something you only need to know about once? Do you need to be reminded about where the logo is every time you want to use it?
+Exile20 What's the problem having the NFC Logo at the back? It depends on you on how much you would like to be reminded. And not everyone is gonna read the User's Manuals anymore. People nowadays just open the box of their phones, turn on and use the phone, check out the accessories, then throw away the box along with the paper works. Imo, that logo makes the phone look better. It's not that it's necessary to have, but it's not a bad thing to put a logo on it
Sony isn't too well received in terms of popularity compared to Apple and Samsung, so the other models except Apple and Samsung generally are looked down upon and often receive biased opinions.
@OotzybOotzy MJ Mixes I'm with you, man. I would NEVER buy any other phone other than Sony. Sony Xperia sounds the coolest out of all the names out there too. So that's a plus as well. They are by far the best looking phones on the market.
Don't know why people are trashing this lady, I think shes saying all things that need to be said. She's reviewing the specs and quality, and I think shes doing a great job. It's why you're watching a "review". Either way, I got a lot of info from it and liked the video. Keep it up.
ShMoney.03 Yes, she is a new comer, but not that “new” to tech reviewing. Also, I gave my thought about her doing her job, not her as a person. Go learn some manner, son!
+vito fiore if your phone is rooted and you have the xposed framework there is a module called TH-cam adaway , I haven't seen a TH-cam ad since I rooted my HTC sensation which was years ago!
Stopped at the NFC logo, if you can't work out out the purpose of that icon and why it's positioned where it is you probably shouldn't be reviewing phones.
Thanks, I thought I was the only one who picked that up. It was annoying seeing her knit picking everything but riding hard on the one plus two screen smh.. I have the one plus two and it doesn't have a bright display.
+HB45175 Really? The NFC logo is dumb. Like all companies they tell you where it is in the quick start guide. Why would you spoil the aesthetics with something you only need to know about once? Do you need to be reminded about where the logo is every time you want to use it? Maybe you should not own an advance piece of technology if you don't read at least the quick start guide or need to be reminded where the logo is every single time you are using it.
+Exile20 You thinks that's bad, what about the horrible CE certification crap we get on our phones in Europe. And those ugly carrier logos you get on US phones. I agree they all spoil the look of the phone.
I purchased the Xperia Z5 dual (Gold) yesterday for INR 42,00 which is approximately 630 USD. Apart from the mind-blowing specs and the usual sony skin and software, the performance of the handset was amazing. The music playback is awesome with dual front facing speaker and the Hi-Res audio kicks in when the earphones are plugged in. The video play back is a visual treat for people who watch lot of movies, the X-reality engine plays a vital part in improving the colours and sharpness. I played heavy games like FIFA15, Asphalt, MKX etc for few hours and the graphic performance is outstanding with no lag or overheating issues what so ever. The gets hot under heavy usage with Wifi ON for few hours but it doesn't overheat. I was really satisfied by the battery life, Sony promises 2 days of battery life but you'll get that much of juice only if you use the handset for texting,calling and listening to music. I haven't tested IP ratings of the handset as i didn't have enough time, so ill leave a comment about performance,battery and durability of Xperia Z5 after 6 months usage.
Went from Xperia Z to the Z3 to the Z5. Gotta say I still miss my original Z but this Z5 is fantastic. Actually went to bed after a heavy use day with 62% left, and did not have to charge until I got home from work the next day. The fingerprint reader is very good, not amazing but decent and the camera is brilliant. Easily on par with the Note 5 (I have compared) All in all a brilliant phone. I bought it for £549 sim free but 3 weeks later, you can buy it with free bluetooth speakers on Clove. FML
The one thing I always loved about Sony phones was their design. Polished flat!!!! When you place it on the table it stays put and doesn't play see-saw with the fingers. And the dedicated camera button
I've seen dozens of reviews of this phone before, sadly I didn't come to this one earlier!! I simply love it. Specially the camera part, well explained, not like many other review ""pros"" out there who just shoot photos at 23mp auto mode and bash about the camera :O Your voice is pleasant, nice to listen, not irritating. Subscribed because of you ;) well done!
NFC is huge in Japan, used for daily commuting, vending machines, and even markets. You need to know where the NFC antenna is for the best performance. That's why that little logo is there.
ok so you are saying that the z5 camera is not the best in the market.... so why DxoMark website rated it as the best camera in a smartphone?? who should I consider when buying it? you or DxoMark?
Well the Note 5 was rated the best camera before the Z5 and if you compare the pics you can clearly see the Note 5 has the better pictures in low light and in regular lighting condition. So honestly either DXO Mark half assed their assessment of the Z5's camera or maybe they were paid off.
+Sami Baker Maybe however the real problem is with the optics they provided. Their sensor isn't as good when you compare it to the G4 or the Note 5 as they generally take the higher quality pictures. With some minor software tweaks I'm gonna assume the "purple" layer over some pictures can be removed but that's about it.
The NFC icon is not there to boast NFC capability, it's there so users know where the contact point is. Sony does this on most if not all of their NFC devices- sound systems, tv remotes, headphones etc. It makes it much easier to find the right place to hold your device.
When shooting in 8MP mode, the camera actually takes a picture in 23MP but then it scales it down to 8MP to enhance the details. this is known as supersampling. Which is the reason why 8MP is the default.
she has no idea what shes talking about and it shows, super unprofessional and just plain wrong on some of the facts ( and opinions) worst video i watched on android authority who usually have great content
+Mohamed Wattad I unsubscribed because of her review and they deleted my comment when i made joke of her being stupid but she is stupid and unprofessional that's the fact so she should stick with reviewing makeup or something that she has some basic knowledge about.
Ok thats just sexist dude, idk what she should be doing but reviewing smartphones (or tech from the impression she left) isnt it, lets leave it at that
+Mohamed Wattad No I'm not you got me wrong I respect women i would said the same if the guy was in the video.. I just hate when unprofessional people review/test something that they don't know about haw it actually works and function.
Aha! You noticed that the 8MP is superior in low light. Fantastic, not many reviewers have realised this and they end up using the 23MP mode in comparisons with other phones, despite 8MP being the default optimal mode :(
there were numerous of occasions were she gave her opinion and it sounds like she is not a fan so how does it sound like she is reading? She came across very honest
Mike Messiah there's a deal for it on Black Friday, so I was unsure if I should pass on it or not. Still not certain but the issues it has are quite big.
Try to sound like you're not reading lines, like MKBHD. Marques sounds very honest about reviews because he doesn't sound like he's reading formal lines
FYI to the Australian viewers. I have my Day old Z5 Dual SIM phone next to me and only one SIM works. After speaking to Sony Australia (who kindly took my call despite the phone not being sold in Australia) it turns out that the second SIM slot access the 2G network (GSM). This network is being discontinued/wound back in Australia so the second SIM slot has no coverage. Would have been nice to know beforehand, but that's what you get by buying a phone from overseas.
1:21 The reason Sony changed the back of the Z5 from glossy to matte, or frosted, glass was to make it less slippery. So stating it is slippery "especially since it is a frosted back" is slightly inaccurate.
"we have the Sony logo & the Xperia logo. Along with an NFC icon, which is kinda weird" 1. We can clearly see it has it so why point it out? it's had it since the first Xperia. 2. Icon is there so you know where the chip is at to connect NFC devices. 3. Doesn't mention front facing camera resolution Damn this was a terrible review & I'm sure there was more but, I couldn't watch anymore. From now on, stick to making sandwiches :)
I really don't understand how so many reviews get the camera on the Z5 so wrong. Yes, you have a 25 Mp sensor (you only get 23 due to design faults, but that's a different story) but the 8Mp pictures are optimised using the whole sensor. And this idea of the camera settings being too complicated to actually tweak them for the perfect pics it's dull and picture users like non mature capable of reasoning human beings. If it's hard to you to understand the basics of a cameraphone then go buy an iPhone (it's not an attack) they are great average spec devices that get a great job done with little mental effort. I had an iPhone and loved how easy everything is, but there are times when you want to get serious (but not pro) about a task and taking pictures on the Xperia Z5 is a perfect example of this.
I find it unprofessional that she did not mention if she shot in auto mode or in manual mode and did not mentioned about the camera options in auto mode compared to manual mode. Generally, you can shoot the best pictures in manual mode. Shot that she shoot and didn't like could be turned around to great shots if you change some settings and go to manual mode. Aside of that, i think she did a good job in review.
I'm certain she knows what she's talking about. Considering that when doing a review, a good majority of these famous/paid TH-cam reviewers read what they wrote, she's doing the same thing. The difference is that her voice is slightly monotone and lacking in energy (not to mention she's new) which further makes us know that she's reading off her script. Other reviewers, like Josh, have been doing video reviews now and they sound much more natural, but at times you can still tell that they're reading from their script. Her review as a whole was concise but still in depth (yes some weird parts like her mentioning the NFC logo)...but overall she was okay.
The NFC icon on the back isn't for you. It's for Japan. Japanese use that logo on all their phones to let users know which phones can be used for massive Metro system and multiple vending machines, taxis, etc. It is important since not all phones, like the iPhone, support this ability. Many phones in Japan don't have this logo and it also means it doesn't with their system. Since I traveled to Japan, it was nice knowing I could use this there and not have to use my card or buy a Suica card.
I am currently using a Z5. For some reason, I don`t know why the picture under 20mp is way better than both 8 or 23, I tested every option of pixel number and I got this conclusion. So I began using 20mp for shooting pictures since then.
I'm actually really excited fort the Xperia Z5 phone coming from someone how enjoys the Sony look and way the software is really can appreciate their upgrades. The design of the phone I think is simplistic but also well done considering it is always a strong sturdy build with no extra flash on the phone. IMHO - (Its a Function over Fashion Phone Company) The Fingerprint scanner is a nice touch they added and the bump up in camera details are pretty nice. Never had a problem with battery life and sure it will last like my last Xperia up to a day and a half with my usage. The camera in my book just as all Xperia phones really require you to use them in Manual Mode to really get the most out of the available MP's your phone has in it so taking shots in auto with the full unlocked 23MP definitely not a great idea but can agree it really does require tweaking before using so not a great camera phone choice for those quick Users who don't want to deal with the nitty gritty of the settings. Keep it up Krystal - Nice review thanks for covering the Sony Xperia Z5 really well done with the tech specs and providing a more general consumer market review onto this device as it really adds something new into the mix for reviews not just the big detailed nitty gritty but would like some of that possibly next time. :)
The NFC logo is there on the back because that is where it is located on the phone underneath the back glass so when you use Android Pay or need to tap another NFC device for instance, you know where exactly to tap the phone.
thank you for going over the camera in detail! i think it's really sad that the company that supplies its own image sensor to other manufacturer's can't seem to nail it themselves :(
to me the sony and htc android skins are the cleanest and closest to stock android but with small enchancements without slowing down the phone...best os imo
+nick bio I prefer the richness and looks from touchwiz. Had three vanilla android phones and don't see why all the rave about it. Every feature you want to add to your phone you have to download an app that is infested with spyware and adware. No thanks.
3 things 1. ofcourse NFC matters! what do you mean the NFC logo doesn't need to be put?? wherever you need to connect NFC products together you need to make the NFC logos touch each other, it's not like Bluetooth (I guess you didn't know that!) 2. Every serious camera guy know knows that you need to reduce the megapixels when you want to take low-light shot. You actually said it. So a 23MP camera WILL OUTPERFORM any other camera in adequate lighting conditions. And besides if you buy a phone with lower megapixels, you will not be able to upgrade them. 3. The Sony Xperia Z5 finger print sensor is the fastest actually, and you said that it's slow?
I'm surprised Sony didn't do much for the Z5. I have the Xperia Z3 and I'm still super happy with it. I think I'll wait for the Z5 premium review to decide to upgrade or not.
Okay, I'd like to point out: 1) Speakers being the best sounding speakers on any phone? questionable! 2)The nfc logo is not for show but rather to point out exactly where the device has to be touched in order to use nfc. 3) When she noted how the video quality is pretty great with software stabilization, i'd beg to differ, cuz the sample that she presented had a lot of dropped frames and a hell lot of noticeable post-processing.
I've never been a big fan of xperia phones but this one seems really nice.The power button acting as a fingerprint scanner is pure genius,i don't know how it can even recognize that small a print.The problem with phones that have a fingerprint scanner is that it's awkward to use it since it's at the bottom and impossible if you don't use your thumb but this phone fixes that.The dedicated camera button is also very handy.I like the rectangular look of the phone,my current phone is rectangular and has no curved corners and i really like the subtle curved corners of z5.I like that it's not going for QHD which i think is totally unnecessary but the battery and CPU are quite weak and that camera kind of sucks.
Can anyone tell me when Sony learns to use their own camera sensors right??? OMG... So much power, such a poor camera implementation. With this hardware, it should be the best Android camera, but....
tbh if everyone new how to use the manual mode properly then the 23 mp would blow the 8 away every time the only reason the 8 looks better is because its in superior auto mode ._.
great review. she will definitely improve. went on AA's website to take a look of the 23mpx samples and they are all downsized. you should provide a download link of a couple on unretouched pictures so we can appreciate the noise/grain of the pictures at full res. keep it up
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damn I miss those Joshua Vergara reviews
Hopefully we'll see him review the premium
I'm guessing he's gonna review the Nexus 6P
You say miss as though he's not posting a ton of videos. Look again, he's everywhere, he just reviewed the gear s2 a couple of days ago.
+Saad Naeem she gotta learn to take some pictures, here is a blind camera test done on gsmarena.com. Which phone hides behind which letter www.gsmarena.com/iphone_6s_galaxy_s6_xperia_z5-review-1329.php
+Saad Naeem Yeah same....
Sony UI is really underated, and so are their phones overall...
You mean ugly
+Ragnar Achilles cough lg cough cough
+Ragnar Achilles Ugly? You have bad taste sir.
+Zack Halverson Gotta say I really like Sony phones, I agree, the UI on them is really nice.
+Zack Halverson My next phone is going to be a SOny until Windows 10 mobile stabilizes. I've seen the Android M preview for the Xperia line up and it is very close to stock and looks quite good.
5:35 am I the only one who realised she said '10 grams thicker'? lol
Lol elegance should have been used instead of elegantness (not a word) lol and the part about her thinking nfc logo is to showboat lol its there for convenience lol android authority just lost 10 points for this video... Hopefully she takes this constructively
+Finlay McEwan lol 10 grams thicker or SOMETHING :')
+Finlay McEwan she also asked if anybody cares about NFC logo when talking about the design of the phone. She's definitely world class.
Samson Okoro absolutely
nope lol
NFC logo is important. It needs to be there to locate the chip. It might not seem that complicated on 5-inch smartphone, but things get frutstrating on 7+ inch tablets without that logo, trying to figure out where you need to tap the thing to get NFC to work.
This is unprofessional.
+mike white IMHO It's not there for the purpose of showing that the phone has NFC built in. Rather, it's there to pinpoint which part of the phone the chip is located at.
+mike white On smaller devices this might not be an issue as you've said. On larger devices, this becomes tricky. Take my example: I own an Xperia Z Ultra whose NFC is located on the top, just below the camera, and a Nexus 7 tablet (2013) whose NFC is located wayyyy down in the N letter embossing. For NFC to work, the devices will have to either minimally overlap top-bottom, or I have to flip one of them upside down. Sony has made it easy on their Xperia ZU by etching the NFC logo on the back of phone. But for the Nexus, I have to look that up in the manual. Trivial as it sounds, it does add convenience to the user. Sony has the habit of using the same design language across the models in the same range, so even the smaller ZC and Z3C retains the NFC logo from the larger ones. Even the Z4 Tablet has NFC logo on it. Now imagine randomly searching for the chip on a 10-inch device...
I might have overstated by using the word 'need'. Sure it doesn't need to be there. It's useful to have a logo there, saves the hassle of having to look it up in the manual.
+FictitiouZ Really? The NFC logo is dumb. Like all companies they tell you where it is in the quick start guide. Why would you spoil the aesthetics with something you only need to know about once? Do you need to be reminded about where the logo is every time you want to use it?
+Exile20 What's the problem having the NFC Logo at the back? It depends on you on how much you would like to be reminded. And not everyone is gonna read the User's Manuals anymore. People nowadays just open the box of their phones, turn on and use the phone, check out the accessories, then throw away the box along with the paper works. Imo, that logo makes the phone look better. It's not that it's necessary to have, but it's not a bad thing to put a logo on it
Why do all Sony Xperia Z5 reviews are negative... the phone is great.
General Razor El Gato lol
Sony isn't too well received in terms of popularity compared to Apple and Samsung, so the other models except Apple and Samsung generally are looked down upon and often receive biased opinions.
@OotzybOotzy MJ Mixes I'm with you, man. I would NEVER buy any other phone other than Sony. Sony Xperia sounds the coolest out of all the names out there too. So that's a plus as well. They are by far the best looking phones on the market.
Their negative because even though they have good features, most of them don't last very long.
I was just waiting for her to say, "The Sony logo is too small" Lmao.
Basically nothing is good for her.
She sounds like she was reading the whole thing off a script. boring
+remelsheikh yeah i got that too..
strongly agree
you thought that too
+remelsheikh LOL.. you better read it .. :p
+Thefastlane425 wow. so many photoshop. very real.
Don't know why people are trashing this lady, I think shes saying all things that need to be said. She's reviewing the specs and quality, and I think shes doing a great job. It's why you're watching a "review". Either way, I got a lot of info from it and liked the video. Keep it up.
Ibought it by 120 dollar
Yes specially reality of default setting with 8 mp camera
She lacks the enthusiasm, that’s why her voice sounds plain and boring.
Reminds me of someone reading an essay in class
ShMoney.03 Yes, she is a new comer, but not that “new” to tech reviewing. Also, I gave my thought about her doing her job, not her as a person. Go learn some manner, son!
Yup, some people got it some people don't
S Saini lol grow up, bye.
S Saini If you want just facts, go to Sony website, guarantee it will be more detailed!
Still better than the overrated IPhone.
Xperia > IPhone anyday.
Better from samsung and iphone.
Xperia>ANY other phone
I'm still using Xperia z2
Same here
Yeah, I've been using the z2, z ultra, m4 and z3 during the year. Looking forward to more xperience.
+MrMjoez make that 3
Haha same here
me to. it's great.
That NFC icon is there to tell you where the sensor is.. I too stopped watching right after that wondering how true this review can be
looool ...true
OMG these 30 second ads with no skip!!!!
+lionel messi Have you ever heard of adblock?
vito fiore oh right. But I think there's adblock available for android.
+vito fiore if your phone is rooted and you have the xposed framework there is a module called TH-cam adaway , I haven't seen a TH-cam ad since I rooted my HTC sensation which was years ago!
+Botanist Need to be rooted
I have Adblock on my PC but my iPad doesn't :(
This is what happens when you hire someone based on looks and not experience.
+3165dwayne Are you that stupid? It's pretty self explanatory.
She is talking a lot crap, espacially about the camera. It really is a great phone.
+3165dwayne It's you who don't know how to use your camera.... since simply it's not
i hope Erica reviews this phone...
Erika Griffin?
+thetruthis9 Haven't back from honeymoon yet(I guess ^.^).
+Thefastlane425 you and your sexist bullshit. why don't you get into the physical flaws of some of the guys on Android Authority now?
+Alex Man
"sexism: prejudice or discrimination based on sex"
Thefastlane425's comment was not sexist
+Alex Man
You are a man.
There's a comment based on your sex, but it's not sexist
She is not even using the fingerprint scanner properly
Stopped at the NFC logo, if you can't work out out the purpose of that icon and why it's positioned where it is you probably shouldn't be reviewing phones.
Thanks, I thought I was the only one who picked that up. It was annoying seeing her knit picking everything but riding hard on the one plus two screen smh.. I have the one plus two and it doesn't have a bright display.
+HB45175 Really? The NFC logo is dumb. Like all companies they tell you where it is in the quick start guide. Why would you spoil the aesthetics with something you only need to know about once? Do you need to be reminded about where the logo is every time you want to use it? Maybe you should not own an advance piece of technology if you don't read at least the quick start guide or need to be reminded where the logo is every single time you are using it.
+Exile20 You thinks that's bad, what about the horrible CE certification crap we get on our phones in Europe. And those ugly carrier logos you get on US phones. I agree they all spoil the look of the phone.
+Jon-Cameron Bates well company logo makes sense because it is an advertisement
Who likes advertisements? You pay for the phone why should you give free permanent advertising? They spoil the aesthetics.
I purchased the Xperia Z5 dual (Gold) yesterday for INR 42,00 which is approximately 630 USD. Apart from the mind-blowing specs and the usual sony skin and software, the performance of the handset was amazing. The music playback is awesome with dual front facing speaker and the Hi-Res audio kicks in when the earphones are plugged in. The video play back is a visual treat for people who watch lot of movies, the X-reality engine plays a vital part in improving the colours and sharpness. I played heavy games like FIFA15, Asphalt, MKX etc for few hours and the graphic performance is outstanding with no lag or overheating issues what so ever. The gets hot under heavy usage with Wifi ON for few hours but it doesn't overheat. I was really satisfied by the battery life, Sony promises 2 days of battery life but you'll get that much of juice only if you use the handset for texting,calling and listening to music. I haven't tested IP ratings of the handset as i didn't have enough time, so ill leave a comment about performance,battery and durability of Xperia Z5 after 6 months usage.
Josh Vergara is currently buckling his pants back up and thinking "Totally worth it"
Lol
its been like more than 3 years since i bought my Z2, and i am still lovin it.
Yeah sure because of the camera button it feels like snapping a picture with a DSLR. LMAO
Went from Xperia Z to the Z3 to the Z5. Gotta say I still miss my original Z but this Z5 is fantastic. Actually went to bed after a heavy use day with 62% left, and did not have to charge until I got home from work the next day. The fingerprint reader is very good, not amazing but decent and the camera is brilliant. Easily on par with the Note 5 (I have compared) All in all a brilliant phone. I bought it for £549 sim free but 3 weeks later, you can buy it with free bluetooth speakers on Clove. FML
7.3mm is thick? She would definitely hate to hold my...phone.
The one thing I always loved about Sony phones was their design. Polished flat!!!!
When you place it on the table it stays put and doesn't play see-saw with the fingers.
And the dedicated camera button
Let's be gentle. She's settling into this video review stuff. I think she'll do fine.
I've seen dozens of reviews of this phone before, sadly I didn't come to this one earlier!! I simply love it. Specially the camera part, well explained, not like many other review ""pros"" out there who just shoot photos at 23mp auto mode and bash about the camera :O Your voice is pleasant, nice to listen, not irritating. Subscribed because of you ;) well done!
This phone is only 200 dollars in my country and for that price it's a steal!
$90 in mine
@@eobardthawnemcoc it's 75$ now.
NFC is huge in Japan, used for daily commuting, vending machines, and even markets. You need to know where the NFC antenna is for the best performance. That's why that little logo is there.
you know in India snapdragon 810 reaches 47 degrees with same temperature gun
+Ch Siva Prasad Probably because the air temperature is 47 degrees.
+LordManhattan 😂😂😂
There's a difference between Celsius and Fahrenheit...
+Smash Gamer 47 ferhenheit is like -50 dude lol
+NonsensicalSpudz actually 38 f is 0 c ;)
The NFC sign is there so you don't have to move the phone around when you pay. You'll know the spot to change info right away.
ok so you are saying that the z5 camera is not the best in the market.... so why DxoMark website rated it as the best camera in a smartphone?? who should I consider when buying it? you or DxoMark?
Well the Note 5 was rated the best camera before the Z5 and if you compare the pics you can clearly see the Note 5 has the better pictures in low light and in regular lighting condition. So honestly either DXO Mark half assed their assessment of the Z5's camera or maybe they were paid off.
+Trevor Philips so you think the problem is in the software? and can it be fixed?
+Sami Baker Maybe however the real problem is with the optics they provided. Their sensor isn't as good when you compare it to the G4 or the Note 5 as they generally take the higher quality pictures. With some minor software tweaks I'm gonna assume the "purple" layer over some pictures can be removed but that's about it.
Ok thanks so much 😁😁
+Sami Baker No problem man
Solid review, very thorough and also in depth! I feel some of the comments are really uncalled for. Patience and a bit of respect would be nice!
That can only mean
Josh may review the Premium
The NFC icon is not there to boast NFC capability, it's there so users know where the contact point is. Sony does this on most if not all of their NFC devices- sound systems, tv remotes, headphones etc. It makes it much easier to find the right place to hold your device.
I love a woman who can talk tech like I can. Very informative video. Thank you
When shooting in 8MP mode, the camera actually takes a picture in 23MP but then it scales it down to 8MP to enhance the details. this is known as supersampling. Which is the reason why 8MP is the default.
She'll improve, I guess. *shrugs*
If she was a bit more technical... I feel like she's just talking to the average consumer.
+TheRowancave Also vocally she falls flat. When it comes to video reviews you need two strong elements; quality production and an engaging voice.
***** then you meant to say you agree because those are my sentiments.
+David stop reposting that crap everywhere hv u get a hate campaign against her or sumtin. chill tf out
lol
I just got my Z3, 300 on ebay, I'm already in love with this thing.
she has no idea what shes talking about and it shows, super unprofessional and just plain wrong on some of the facts ( and opinions)
worst video i watched on android authority who usually have great content
+Mohamed Wattad I unsubscribed because of her review and they deleted my comment when i made joke of her being stupid but she is stupid and unprofessional that's the fact so she should stick with reviewing makeup or something that she has some basic knowledge about.
Ok thats just sexist dude, idk what she should be doing but reviewing smartphones (or tech from the impression she left) isnt it, lets leave it at that
+Mohamed Wattad No I'm not you got me wrong I respect women i would said the same if the guy was in the video.. I just hate when unprofessional people review/test something that they don't know about haw it actually works and function.
Aha! You noticed that the 8MP is superior in low light. Fantastic, not many reviewers have realised this and they end up using the 23MP mode in comparisons with other phones, despite 8MP being the default optimal mode :(
I am so disappointed by the camera.
wy any problem in camra
there were numerous of occasions were she gave her opinion and it sounds like she is not a fan so how does it sound like she is reading?
She came across very honest
Its not necessary but that NFC logo is there to indicate the contact point. Oh the dumbness! Decent airbags no brains, I see.
Sony Experia Z3 compact won an editors choice award and looked fun to use. The Z5 looks just ok with a frustrating camera and an OK display.
Is the Z5 still worth getting? It's over a year old now and Sony already has a new flagship model, although it is really pricey.
yeah it's worth it
but this phone do heat up a bit, not so much as the z3+ but just beware of that
Its a Snapdragon 810 phone, stay away from EVERY Snapdragon 810 smartphones. Overheating issues galore
Mike Messiah there's a deal for it on Black Friday, so I was unsure if I should pass on it or not. Still not certain but the issues it has are quite big.
Madberty its cheap in my country. like really really cheap. but 810 is keepibg me away
Try to sound like you're not reading lines, like MKBHD. Marques sounds very honest about reviews because he doesn't sound like he's reading formal lines
negative remarks right off the bat. stop watching. ;/
after she said.. NFC is sort of important .. I guess. LOL.
You need to review pink iphones. :)
It's refreshing to hear a girl doing tech reviews.. She could've been more upbeat though but all in all, She did a great job! :)
square.. really.. for me it looks rectangle.
OK Mr 2-D. if anything it is a cuboid
Great review Crystal. Considering this is the first time seeing her do a review, she did great highlighting the main points of the phone.
big freaking Bezzels -_- ? Im feeling like Im watching this in 2009 or sumthng
Exactly !
smaller than htc
+Neil Mccluney htc phones look way better with those bessels with speaker grills nd This looks like a dumb box lol. Some old xperia e dual like look.
Meh, guess that's your opinion
+EntertainME247 Z5 has slightly better screen to body ratio than Samsung S6. Yet noone is complaining about big bezels in the S6.
FYI to the Australian viewers.
I have my Day old Z5 Dual SIM phone next to me and only one SIM works. After speaking to Sony Australia (who kindly took my call despite the phone not being sold in Australia) it turns out that the second SIM slot access the 2G network (GSM). This network is being discontinued/wound back in Australia so the second SIM slot has no coverage.
Would have been nice to know beforehand, but that's what you get by buying a phone from overseas.
square more like rectangle lol
1:21 The reason Sony changed the back of the Z5 from glossy to matte, or frosted, glass was to make it less slippery. So stating it is slippery "especially since it is a frosted back" is slightly inaccurate.
This review put me to sleep.
The NFC logo is to show you where to make contact with the external device, so it's actually smart.
+*Superflan Gaming* 1:46
"we have the Sony logo & the Xperia logo. Along with an NFC icon, which is kinda weird"
1. We can clearly see it has it so why point it out? it's had it since the first Xperia.
2. Icon is there so you know where the chip is at to connect NFC devices.
3. Doesn't mention front facing camera resolution
Damn this was a terrible review & I'm sure there was more but, I couldn't watch anymore. From now on, stick to making sandwiches :)
I really don't understand how so many reviews get the camera on the Z5 so wrong. Yes, you have a 25 Mp sensor (you only get 23 due to design faults, but that's a different story) but the 8Mp pictures are optimised using the whole sensor. And this idea of the camera settings being too complicated to actually tweak them for the perfect pics it's dull and picture users like non mature capable of reasoning human beings. If it's hard to you to understand the basics of a cameraphone then go buy an iPhone (it's not an attack) they are great average spec devices that get a great job done with little mental effort. I had an iPhone and loved how easy everything is, but there are times when you want to get serious (but not pro) about a task and taking pictures on the Xperia Z5 is a perfect example of this.
this review is awful
i really don't get these complaints. i think she's a great reviewer!
Favourite quotes: "elegantness", "10 grams thicker" and every time Krystal says "bu-gh-en". Awesome photography, education not so much.
Actually the most informative and practical review I've seen for the Z5.. Good job baby girl
Dang... I didn't know the Z5 was 10 grams thicker than the Z4. Sony really is putting some crazy tech in these phones
I find it unprofessional that she did not mention if she shot in auto mode or in manual mode and did not mentioned about the camera options in auto mode compared to manual mode. Generally, you can shoot the best pictures in manual mode. Shot that she shoot and didn't like could be turned around to great shots if you change some settings and go to manual mode. Aside of that, i think she did a good job in review.
I'm certain she knows what she's talking about. Considering that when doing a review, a good majority of these famous/paid TH-cam reviewers read what they wrote, she's doing the same thing. The difference is that her voice is slightly monotone and lacking in energy (not to mention she's new) which further makes us know that she's reading off her script. Other reviewers, like Josh, have been doing video reviews now and they sound much more natural, but at times you can still tell that they're reading from their script. Her review as a whole was concise but still in depth (yes some weird parts like her mentioning the NFC logo)...but overall she was okay.
The NFC icon on the back isn't for you. It's for Japan. Japanese use that logo on all their phones to let users know which phones can be used for massive Metro system and multiple vending machines, taxis, etc. It is important since not all phones, like the iPhone, support this ability. Many phones in Japan don't have this logo and it also means it doesn't with their system. Since I traveled to Japan, it was nice knowing I could use this there and not have to use my card or buy a Suica card.
Sony make their phones so op, I have a z 1 and it's extremely powerful
Nfc symbol is not for standout feature scream- it's for locating the spot where you need to bump another device with which you would pair with.
I have to say the button placement for the volume is great as it's easy to access when on a call.
I am currently using a Z5. For some reason, I don`t know why the picture under 20mp is way better than both 8 or 23, I tested every option of pixel number and I got this conclusion. So I began using 20mp for shooting pictures since then.
I'm actually really excited fort the Xperia Z5 phone coming from someone how enjoys the Sony look and way the software is really can appreciate their upgrades.
The design of the phone I think is simplistic but also well done considering it is always a strong sturdy build with no extra flash on the phone. IMHO - (Its a Function over Fashion Phone Company) The Fingerprint scanner is a nice touch they added and the bump up in camera details are pretty nice. Never had a problem with battery life and sure it will last like my last Xperia up to a day and a half with my usage.
The camera in my book just as all Xperia phones really require you to use them in Manual Mode to really get the most out of the available MP's your phone has in it so taking shots in auto with the full unlocked 23MP definitely not a great idea but can agree it really does require tweaking before using so not a great camera phone choice for those quick Users who don't want to deal with the nitty gritty of the settings.
Keep it up Krystal - Nice review thanks for covering the Sony Xperia Z5 really well done with the tech specs and providing a more general consumer market review onto this device as it really adds something new into the mix for reviews not just the big detailed nitty gritty but would like some of that possibly next time. :)
The NFC logo is there on the back because that is where it is located on the phone underneath the back glass so when you use Android Pay or need to tap another NFC device for instance, you know where exactly to tap the phone.
The Z5 series' cameras capture in 23 MP and DOWNSCALE to 8 MP, which is why it is set to 8 MP by default and also why it looks better.
Woah the sexism here is unbelievable :0
You'd think a tech channel would filter out the 'Idiots online', I guess not.
thank you for going over the camera in detail! i think it's really sad that the company that supplies its own image sensor to other manufacturer's can't seem to nail it themselves :(
to me the sony and htc android skins are the cleanest and closest to stock android but with small enchancements without slowing down the phone...best os imo
+nick bio I prefer the richness and looks from touchwiz. Had three vanilla android phones and don't see why all the rave about it. Every feature you want to add to your phone you have to download an app that is infested with spyware and adware. No thanks.
k touchwiz reminds me of asus skin...not my stuly...way too overstuffed
is it worth upgrade to z5 from z3+ ?
3 things
1. ofcourse NFC matters! what do you mean the NFC logo doesn't need to be put?? wherever you need to connect NFC products together you need to make the NFC logos touch each other, it's not like Bluetooth (I guess you didn't know that!)
2. Every serious camera guy know knows that you need to reduce the megapixels when you want to take low-light shot. You actually said it. So a 23MP camera WILL OUTPERFORM any other camera in adequate lighting conditions. And besides if you buy a phone with lower megapixels, you will not be able to upgrade them.
3. The Sony Xperia Z5 finger print sensor is the fastest actually, and you said that it's slow?
And I'm told that Z5 had 4K screen.
I'm surprised Sony didn't do much for the Z5. I have the Xperia Z3 and I'm still super happy with it. I think I'll wait for the Z5 premium review to decide to upgrade or not.
I'm still using a Xperia Z5!!
The speakers are not very loud is a good thing? Did you forget about the volume button? Is android authority controling the quality of their reviews?
I really liked that British guy named Gary who reviewed the Z5 Compact. Put him on more!
Come on guys she's doing the review decently, give her a break, if u r damn good why don't u come on here and do one.
"The battery is slightly smaller but it doesnt seem to effect battery life" -Android Authority, 2015 :P
I am among of sony experia z5 users the phone is awesome😊
Hows selfie cam?
the nfc logo is to show you where the contact sensor is. it's not just a logo to let you know the phone has it
Good review :) I love the waterfall as background. :D finally a descent place for pictures !!! I love making pictures with the phone to :D
Well hello, crystall.. Nice to see you indeed...
Now, where's Joshua Vergara? I need him to review this Z5. NOW!
Okay, I'd like to point out:
1) Speakers being the best sounding speakers on any phone? questionable!
2)The nfc logo is not for show but rather to point out exactly where the device has to be touched in order to use nfc.
3) When she noted how the video quality is pretty great with software stabilization, i'd beg to differ, cuz the sample that she presented had a lot of dropped frames and a hell lot of noticeable post-processing.
I've never been a big fan of xperia phones but this one seems really nice.The power button acting as a fingerprint scanner is pure genius,i don't know how it can even recognize that small a print.The problem with phones that have a fingerprint scanner is that it's awkward to use it since it's at the bottom and impossible if you don't use your thumb but this phone fixes that.The dedicated camera button is also very handy.I like the rectangular look of the phone,my current phone is rectangular and has no curved corners and i really like the subtle curved corners of z5.I like that it's not going for QHD which i think is totally unnecessary but the battery and CPU are quite weak and that camera kind of sucks.
the cpu is like 2nd fastest right now behind the one in the s6
Can anyone tell me when Sony learns to use their own camera sensors right??? OMG... So much power, such a poor camera implementation. With this hardware, it should be the best Android camera, but....
tbh if everyone new how to use the manual mode properly then the 23 mp would blow the 8 away every time the only reason the 8 looks better is because its in superior auto mode ._.
I can already hear Sony pulling the plug on it's mobile division.
This was the final nail in the coffin.
great review. she will definitely improve. went on AA's website to take a look of the 23mpx samples and they are all downsized. you should provide a download link of a couple on unretouched pictures so we can appreciate the noise/grain of the pictures at full res. keep it up
Dedicated Shutter button should be mandatory on phones! Its so useful!
Damm... What a great review! Really entertaining. You're great, Crystal!
NFC logo is there on the back so that you would know where it is. Not because it a stand out feature...
The things I like the most about the Xperia Z-phones are the reliability and the update policy. This is why I'm replacing the Z with a Z5!
ok. I'm tired of my LG G4, switching to the Z5, honestly is it a good idea?
I like it
did you go to z5? could you tell me what to choose between g4 and z5?
No. I still have my G4.