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Sony Xperia Z5 – Can it be Japan’s best smartphone yet?

Back in September 2014, the Xperia Z3 was released. A great phone, with high end features, just like a flagship should have. A few months after, we were already thinking about what the Z4 will bring, but surprise!, there was no Xperia Z4, as Sony prefered to launch the Z3 , while the only Z4s we saw was the Z4v, a Verizon-exclusive, and the Japanese version of the Z3 .<br><br>But enough with the past, it’s time to focus on the present, or, if you prefer, on the future. We’ve put together all the details we currently know about the upcoming Sony Xperia Z5, covering every aspect – launch date, design, specs and price. Let’s begin, shall we?

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Sony Xperia Z5 – Can it be Japan’s best smartphone yet?

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  1. Sony Xperia Z5 – Can it be Japan’s  best smartphone yet?    Everything we know so far about the upcoming  Sony Xperia Z5  Unlike other manufacturers, Sony has a pretty weird schedule when it comes to releasing                             flagships. For a few years, they’re introducing two smartphones per year, in order to keep up with                                   the current models.  To be more specific, one is released in the first quarter of the year, when manufacturers like                                   Samsung, HTC or LG are also releasing their flagship, while the second one is scheduled for Q3                                   or Q4, when most phablets and the new iPhone make their debut. Whether this is a good                                   strategy or not, we cannot tell, but one thing is sure: they make excellent phone.  Actually, with a bit more promotion, they could easily compete with the likes of Samsung or Apple                                   and sell even more units, but that’s a whole different story.   

  2. But let’s get back to the flagships! Back in September 2014, the Xperia Z3 was released. A great                                     phone, with high end features, just like a flagship should have. A few months after, we were                                   already thinking about what the Z4 will bring, but surprise!, there was no Xperia Z4, as Sony                                   prefered to launch the Z3+, while the only Z4s we saw was the Z4v, a Verizon­exclusive, and the                                     Japanese version of the Z3+.  But enough with the past, it’s time to focus on the present, or, if you prefer, on the future. We’ve                                         put together all the details we currently know about the upcoming ​Sony Xperia Z5​, covering every aspect – launch date, design, specs and price. Let’s begin, shall we?                                Launch Date  It seems like September will be a pretty prolific month, as a lot of this year’s top smartphones will                                       be introduced during it. And yes, we’re also talking about the Sony Xperia Z5, which will most                                   likely be announced before the IFA 2015 show, in Berlin.  Of course, the Japanese manufacturer hasn’t mentioned anything about this specifically (yet), but                           a tweet from Sony Italia made us raise some question marks. IFA 2015 starts on September 4,                                   while the press conferences will begin two days earlier. And Sony has scheduled one for                               September 2. 

  3.   If you ask us, there are very high chances for this to be the date when the maufacturer’s new                                       flagship will be announced. On the other side, we don’t exclude the possibility of the Xperia Z5                                   being presented later this year, as, like the folks from Android Authority pointed, Sony wouldn’t                               like to miss the Christmas shopping craze. It would be a perfect moment for their smartphone to                                   sell very good.  Design  From this point of view, we don’t have a lot of expectations, as Sony seems to love the                                     OmniBalance design too much to let it go for the 5th generation of their flagship. Of course, there                                     have been a few retouches over the years, but nothing notable.  We’re expecting to see a bit rounder edges this time, with the same aluminum frame and                                 tempered glass rear panel. Also, a slimmer profile would be really nice, considering the latest                              

  4. trends, but only if they manage to stuff it with a battery big enough to make it at least through a                                           full day of intensive use. Yeah, we’re on the “battery life > design” team.  Also, some of Sony’s well known features, like the IP65 and IP68 ratings, which would make the                                   phone waterproof and dustproof, will most likely be kept, while the latest rumors are pointing to a                                   fingerprint scanner, in order to take advantage of Android M’s new features.  Currently, there aren’t any clear images with the Sony Xperia Z5, but we do have a few leaked                                     pictures, which could help us make an idea. First of all, a Twitter­based tipster, known as                                 @ViziLeaks, posted an image with an iPhone surrounded by two devices presumed to be the                               Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact.    The source claims that the phones are sporting a metallic build, but we cannot tell exactly.  Also, lately, an image with the third member of the Xperia Z5 line­up, Sony Xperia Z5 Plus (or                                     Z5+), made the rounds online. Even though we don’t know if this picture depicts the real deal, we                                     can spot the same OmniBalance Design, mentioned above, but the back seems to be covered in                                 metal instead of glass.At least that’s how the silver unit looks like. 

  5.   Still, our recommendation is to take this with a pinch of salt, as this could be just a rendered  image made by a fan, and wait for leaks provided by more accurate sources, like @evleaks or  @onleaks.  UPDATE:​​ A new image with the chassis schematics reveals more details about the  phone’s design! 

  6.   We cannot tell exactly if the phone in the image is indeed the Xperia Z5, but considering the fact  that the Z4 used the model number E6553 and this one is E6xxx, we don’t exclude the  possibility. On the other side, it can be the Z5 Compact as well.   Specs  Since it’s basically Sony’s flagship, we expect the Xperia Z5 to pack an impressive amount of  power, allowing it to compete with some of this year’s top models, like the Samsung Galaxy S6  or the LG G4, but also with upcoming models, like Google’s Nexus 5 2015. 

  7. Display  There’s no secret that QHD is the current trend when it comes to resolutions, while some  manufacturers, like Huawei, for example, are still sticking to full HD, in order to conserve battery  life. Well, what if we told you that Sony could take things one step further and load the Xperia Z5  with a 4K panel?  According to Android Authority, the manufacturer is planning to integrate the X­Reality  technology, already used for content upscaling in their hi­res TV range, in the next line­up of  high­end Xperia phones.  Still, only the Xperia Z5+, with its 5.5″ display, could jump in the 4K train and sport a 2160 x 3840  resolution. As for the regular Z5, it will most likely have a QHD Triluminos panel, just like the  Verizon­exclusive Z4v, using the X­Reality and Precision Color Rendering Technology. We’re  more than ok with this.  Processor, RAM, storage, battery  These are some of the aspects about which we don’t have any information yet, but at a second  thought, it’s not that hard to guess what Sony’s next flagship will hide under the hood.  Apparently, it will be powered by a Snapdragon 820, in a quad­core configuration, alongside a  whooping 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, while the presence of a microSD card slot  is still a mystery.   

  8. On the other side, we don’t know what to say about that 820, because let’s not forget that a lot of On the other side, we don’t know what to say about that 820, because let’s not forget that a lot of  rumors are pointing to a 2016 release for the chip that’s going to make us forget that you can  actually fry bacon on a Snapdragon 810­powered phone. Oh, I’m such a joker sometimes…  The 820 is also expected to power this year’s Nexus phones, so let’s just play the waiting game a  bit. Also, if it’s not going to be the 820, the 808 would also be a very reliable option. In terms of  battery, the Sony Xperia Z5 is rumored to have an impressive 4500 mAh power pack. If they  manage to keep a decent profile and also fit this battery, Sony is pretty much going to win from  this point of view. Fingers crossed!  Camera    Sony smartphones have always been loaded with pretty badass snapper and this one shouldn’t  be an exception. According to multiple sources, we could see a 21 MP rear­mounted unit, using  the new Exmor RS IMX230 sensor, with optical image stabilization and the ability of shooting 4K  videos. Nothing about cool extras, like laser autofocus and 3D stuff, for the moment.  UPDATE:​​ A tweet from Sony Xperia Great Britain reveals that the phone will feature  ‘greater focus’ and confirms the launch date for September 2! 

  9.   By ‘greater focus’ the tweet could make a reference to a phase detection system, which will  complement the regular autofocus. This feature is already present on the Xperia M5, so adding it  to their next flagship is not a big surprise.  Other features  A lot of manufacturers are taking advantage of the USB Type­C port, but Sony will apparently  stick to microUSB, which has already been confirmed for both the Z5 and Z5 compact, by the  above mentioned @vizileaks. 

  10.   Otherwise, we’re expecting to see Bluetooth 4.1, NFC and of course, the latest version of  Google’s operating system, Android 6.0 Marshmallow, customized with Sony’s decent user  interface.  Besides this, we’re always waiting for a special features, that wow­feature, as we like to call it,  which could differentiate the Xperia Z5 from the rest of the competitors. No matter if it’s some  special camera technology, an UI tweak or the ability to resist being submerged into water for a  longer period, we’re definitely looking forward to it!  Conclusion  September is getting closer with each day and if the rumors turn out to be true, we’ll have a  chance to take a look at the Sony Xperia Z5 in less than two weeks. Until then, we’re absolutely  sure that more and more details about the handset will be emerge, so keep an eye on our blog,  as we will update ​this article​ as soon as a we spot a major leak. 

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