Sony unveiled the Xperia Z5 series way back in September 2015, and they're finally coming to the US. The Z5 and Z5 Compact will go on sale February 7th at Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H. The Z5 will be $599 and the Z5 Compact will run you $499.These should be essentially the same phones that have been available in other markets for the last few months. Although, there's no mention of the Z5 Premium. Perhaps that phone won't be making it to the US at all. Here are the specs of the Z5 and Z5 Compact as a quick refresher.Xperia Z5:
SPECS
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Display |
5.2in 1080p IPS LCD |
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Processor |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 |
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RAM |
3GB |
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Camera |
23MP rear facing, 5MP front facing |
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Storage |
32GB with MicroSD slot |
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Ports |
MicroUSB, 3.5mm Audio |
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Dimensions |
146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 in), 154 g (5.43 oz) |
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Battery |
2,900mAh (non-removable) |
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OS |
Android 5.1.1 |
Xperia Z5 Compact:
SPECS
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Display |
4.6-inch 1280x720 LCD |
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Processor |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 |
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RAM |
2GB |
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Camera |
23MP rear facing, 5MP front facing |
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Storage |
32GB with MicroSD slot |
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Measurements |
127 x 65 x 8.9mm, 138g |
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Battery |
2,700mAh (non-removable) |
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OS |
Android 5.1.1 |
These will be unlocked GSM phones just like the imported Z5 devices that are already for sale on sites like Amazon and Expansys. However, they will come with a US warranty. The pricing seems a little high, though. You can get those imported versions for about $50 less than the retail price Sony expects to launch at.
Introducing for the first time in the US the Xperia Z5 and Z5 Compact from Sony. #XperiaZ5 #Sony #XPERIAncethemoment pic.twitter.com/RvWZS0bqqE
— Sony Xperia US (@SonyXperiaUS) January 14, 2016
Sony isn't doing anything with the carriers again this time, so it's full price only. With devices like the Nexus 6P retailing for $500, I feel like the Z5 is going to be a tough sell. You can check out our Z5 and Z5 Compact reviews if you're on the fence.
Source: Sony Xperia Z5, Sony Xperia Z5 Compact