Should You Still Buy The Xperia Z5 Compact?

[@canoopsy]

Amazing video! Love the colour and design of this device to this day.

[@theryanthomas]

Cheers bud. Appreciate the comment!

[@jacksonlouie6027]

pro tip: you can watch movies on Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching loads of movies during the lockdown.

[@bobbymaximiliano8810]

@Jackson Louie Yea, been watching on flixzone} for since december myself :D

[@judsonfrancis3659]

@Jackson Louie Yup, I have been using Flixzone} for months myself :)

[@brettkaiser4467]

@Jackson Louie Definitely, have been watching on flixzone} for months myself :)

[@Djoki1]

I really like the form factor of a sony compact phone. I think that im speaking for a big amount of people when i say we need more compact phones with flagship specs.

[@kapilbusawah7169]

It is I who Nuts to That XZ2 COMPACT is probably the best for it's size. S10 E is still quite a large phone but even still its a compromised S10

[@LEONSKENNEDY91]

Yes yes yes. We need smaller than 5" phone screens.

[@aarongunnz9513]

Sony no longer selling compact phones and tablets in Southafrica

[@thechosenoneg074]

It don't sells well is the problem, there just not enough people who have need of them

[@thegadgetarchives7429]

I miss that design of Sony 😔

[@agent_447]

Your not alone... and why I still own and use my z5 everyday...

[@thegadgetarchives7429]

@@agent_447 I used to have a z5 before but now I'm using a poco f1

[@cefirodewinter9086]

The xz1 compact used it, but the xz2 is a wtf

[@thegadgetarchives7429]

@@cefirodewinter9086 the xz2 compact design is better than the regular xz2. Cause the position of the fingerprint is better

[@agent_447]

@@thegadgetarchives7429... Thats some coincidence... I am planning to get a pocophone..

[@Princek99x99]

I owned this phone for 3 years and believe me it's build to stand forever

[@imadkali]

I'm using one, the video quality is amazing, it has 2.7years and wait it was 🔌 almost all the time... The battry 🔥 but still working fine no problems

[@lucastomas3695]

@@imadkali and what about the temperatures? It's really high at the point of being boring?

[@imadkali]

@@lucastomas3695 yes I agree but if the phone get hot ♨ all the time it should not be durable , but this one still working without any problems the back panel is now off because of the heat 🔥, 3years of playing games plugged to charger.... Still working and the video quality is amazing, you can sub to my channel and see my new edited video soon if you like to... Welcome

[@fatproduce]

I'll be honest, being someone who owns an Xperia XZ1 Compact that phone is MILES ahead of the Z5 Compact due to the MUCH better Snapdragon 835. #lessoverheating

[@karolbajorek5848]

fatproduce but z5 is a lot cheaper

[@Rasv-]

My z5c still holds 2days, full use. also pubg and other high end titles work fine. It has same gfx card as Samsung s8.

[@Jucelegario]

The Xperia XZ1 Compact doesn't have radio nor a headphone jack. Fuck that.

[@0xnanamaru]

@@Jucelegario xz1c has headphone jack, and who tf uses fm radio lol are you serious

[@Jucelegario]

@@0xnanamaru people who go to camping trips with bad cell reception? People who want to be surprised by new music, radio talk shows, etc? What a dumbass you are. The newer phones don't have a headphone jack and you will actually pay a premium for NOT HAVING FEATURES. You are so stupid.

[@happilyham6769]

After using and loving this phone for over 5 years, I dropped it for the last time a few months ago. The screen completely shattered. Why now, I'm not sure, because it had been dropped many times before and survived. I ordered a new screen online and repaired the phone myself. Although the parts I ordered were not of the same quality as the original and only lasted about a month before cracking for no reason. I can still use the phone with a mouse but that's not very practical and so I ordered a Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact as a replacement. I love these little brick phones from Sony.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

How's your battery life? I wanna buy one!

[@happilyham6769]

@@SonyEnthusiast It'll get you through the day.

[@User-1939t9]

I was wondering if you had any issues charging it? A family member got me one a couple of years ago but I had stopped using it due to it having really finicky issues with charging after running out of battery completely

[@zomgwtfrank]

Watching this video using my xperia z5... Still using this phone since its launch. No problems (except for small RAM) but still useable in 2019

[@elijahstuffs]

Still using, never had issues with Ram. Maybe just battery which is fine. I'll buy Z5 Premium in the future or Xz1 Premium

[@michaelmyers4484]

Oh hell yeah! I used the Z3 Compact for years! Looking forward to this video and maybe I'll get one used 😍

[@Gerryneo]

hello friend, I'm really interested in buying a Z3 Compact or Z5 Compact. What about compact z3? Is it really good? Is fragile the back and overheats how they talk? Thank You !

[@thechosenoneg074]

For a Sony phone user who used z5 and using xz1 now, you really want to avoid snapdragon 810, xz1 compact is a much better choice for daily drive

[@majidnobles]

Happy 2nd birthday to my Sony Xperia z5 phone! 😁 Still using it now to watch this videoo

[@giosarone]

Mine lasted 5 years

[@ImGarstig]

Same

[@dhs7279]

mine the third already yeah

[@stevenhartono3876]

almost 3 yo LOL

[@jaydeerayel5376]

Mine is 3rd 🎂

[@muhammedsaman3999]

Happy with my x compact, using for 1 year and 2 months now.

[@kirbyswarp]

Using mine since the day it came out.

[@muhammedsaman3999]

@@kirbyswarp wow that is nice to hear that.

[@muhammadajiyunus7487]

How's the camera compared to XZ? I used Sony Z2 and about to get a smaller phone, my budget is between Z5C and X compact btw

[@adityajonathanmamahit2889]

@@muhammadajiyunus7487 emang x compact yg ente mau itu global apa ex japan? Kalo ex japan tu murah gan di tokped dkk..

[@muhammadajiyunus7487]

@@adityajonathanmamahit2889 ex japan bro.. budget mentok soalnya hehe cuma suka ragu sama kameranya aja

[@NikiDorian]

Thank you for the review, Ryan! Intelligent and informative smartphone-related videos such as this are difficult to come by. Thumbs up!!

[@MiguelLopez-lr9db]

I'm wanting to buy this phone just to use it as a music player. it supports Hi-Res music, and the phone size makes it perfect.

[@dennyjoy]

5g upgradable??

[@21shanks]

Buy a HTC 10 then

[@giosarone]

I had one and my battery life was great... U have to know how to use it properly..... I would get 2 full days on a single charge normal use no gaming.. And then there was the ultra stamina mode which made it rediculous

[@abdulmokta48]

Sony Why compromise ® Like no others ™ Make and believe ©

[@usmanziyadkodappanakkal979]

Its this phone's popularity made someone make a review about a 2015 phone in 2019... Proud owner of z5c since 2016

[@mydailyburger3924]

I’ve been wanting to buy this phone when it was introduced back then. Your video is awesome! It’s quite affordable now in 2021.

[@matheusdeangelis6739]

it is actually frosted glass on the back.

[@flashi031]

Ummmm actually no that's on the Sony z5

[@g_shotsu]

Flash I0 it is frosted, I have a spare back glass of my Z5C due to replacement. The plastic back issue was from the Z1C to Z3C

[@annem6722]

I had the Z5 compact for three years - at the start the battery would last 2 days of average use, but at the end it would barely last 7 hours on standby. The camera seemed better on mine but became a bit temperamental with age. I found the 4K video could only record for about five minutes before the phone overheated. Loved it for its compact size and the unique shape, would definitely say it was a good phone back in 2015. I have a OnePlus 6T now and I definitely miss the Sony Z5C's ability to fit in my pockets.

[@Eth3realwarrior]

I loved my Z5 compact it lasted 3 years! Now I'm rockin a XZ2 compact, this thing kicks ass. It's hard to compare other phones bc I've only had 3 smart phones in the last 6 years. The only draw back of the XZ2 is the missing headphone jack. I know gotta get with the times.

[@ChubbyChecker182]

When the Z5 compact became outdated I really had a bad time finding a decent replacement. I finally found the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite last year, the specs ticked all my boxes, and I ordered on its release date. Had it ever since, the first time I was truly happy with my phone since.

[@97warlock]

outdated? I just ordered a new z5 AND its 5.15.22 lol

[@guideb8821]

Super vidéo, After using my Huawei P10 since two years, i just ordered for about 80€ a New z5 compact in yellow, i was loving this phone for two years, 4k caméra, super wide angle camera, and nice waterproof, unless talking of the perfect size phone, stéréo speakers... I will really going to love it again.

[@lelluc]

You should review the Xperia Z2 "handwarmer" next, great price to phone ratio but has similar problems to the Z5 Compact

[@amiga5008]

M5 gets hot as well

[@elijahstuffs]

I had Z2 great battery, but well some heating for video recording

[@lelluc]

When I had cold hands I would just start recording in 4k and the phone would get warm...

[@happilyham6769]

I really like this phone. I've had mine for 3 years and it's done everything I've asked of it. It has some key features that I demand in a smartphone, such as forward facing stereo speakers, a headphone jack, easy one-handed usage (corner to corner size of no more than 5 inches), fingerprint reader on the side on the power button, and no camera bump. I also like the very sharp corners. I will likely just keep using this phone until it stops working, which it may never, as I've dropped it many times over the past 3 years, I've never used a case, and it has yet to break.

[@salvatorehayes2753]

i buy the sony Z3+ for 100 usd on ebay new from china. change the screen resolution With Minimal ADB To 1536x864 (only lower resolution that works with no app crashing issues). runs great. its got a 810 in it. if you set up all ur setting right u can run games ok. once it heats up its laggy. if you crazy like me put it in a air tight bag, stick it in a bowl of cold water and play with a controller. games run butter smooth.

[@robinrai4973]

The S10e gives me the same feel as the compact when I see it in stores, so for me it will go on in spirit!

[@Shadaole]

My Z5 compact still up and running hot, best daily driver ever 👍

[@Ragna___]

Oh, that blocky design is love. Really. On the other hand, only thing wrong about Sony smartphones is pricing. It's the only thing stopping me all these years from owning one. And that can be seen even with the latest models they released. Were I live, the L3, with an mtk chip, is being sold for a fair amount over $200 (not an official price). Imagine all the Xiaomi phones you can buy, with an sd chip. P.S.: I'll be very happy with the reviews of older phones.

[@kapilbusawah7169]

Ragna B I got my XZP in 2017 for under £600. It was rivaling the One Plus 5's and in my opinion as a better phone too. Officially from SONY, yeah their phones are way too much but you can often find retailers or carriers selling them for relatively cheap

[@Ragna___]

@@kapilbusawah7169 Considering where Sony stands, in the smartphone market, almost $800 is a lot of money. This isn't the gaming market, where ps literally prints money for them. It's not that Sony smartphones don't deserve the retail price their asking for (for me, any retail price over $600 is crazy, for any company, for any smartphone, but that's a subject for an entirely different conversation), it's the position Sony has in the mobile market, that doesn't allow for that pricing. Yeah, their devices hardware-wise and software-wise are competing their "rich" rivals, but if you're the last competitor (I think their market share is depected on the "Others"?, I'm not so sure about that), you can't price your devices like your competitors in the first places, because you're not in the first places. Lower your prices, for the love of God don't ever use mtk chips and when you move up and find yourself in the upper places, then start asking for the "premium money". Well, these are my personal thoughts..

[@xrayperforator]

I used to be a very satisfied Z5 Compact owner for 2 years, when suddenly Android system buttons on the bottom on the screen (back, Home etc.) suddenly terminated to operate. In the beginning I thought it's only temporary (they're not physical buttons, right?), but it turned out, that this is a serious and widely recognized problem, requiring sending phone to service , with no guarantee of succesfull repair. So I retired the Z5 and bought a brand-new XZ2

[@nik67502]

The quality of your vids is always very professional

[@cabasse_music]

responding to this on my z5, which I got about 6 mo back to replace a galaxy s8. I actually prefer it to the Samsung for its wider angle camera and burn-in free LCD. it's been a fine user experience personally

[@thomaz7142]

using the xz1 compact as my daily driver, i bought a used z5 compact as my secondary phone. for me the battery works quiet fine: the standby time is even better than what I get from the newer model, so i use it as my alarm clock and audio player in my bedroom. using it mostly at home the screen and cam are no issues and it even does a decent job as a mobile hotspot. I like it a lot and will keep it until it dies of old age ;)

[@sajmeister]

I got this phone for my mum and it's serving her well. She loves it and says it's the best phone she used for over the last 2 years.

[@nosjimny9820]

Xz1 compact is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DomiEE]

NOS jimny NO

[@lucaspdersolii]

How's the plastic back holding on for you?

[@javierjimenez3627]

Wow thank you man i didn't remember this phone, i do jave an almost 3 years old huawei p10 that is all broken an lagging and I desired to look for a compact - good phone, thank you man

[@nosjimny9820]

@@lucaspdersolii who care tis question in compact phone? Is COMPACT Phone man!

[@nosjimny9820]

@@javierjimenez3627 yap.tis phone almost 3 yrs old but now I'm still on use.tis things really is hand phone.no second choose.

[@Al3ksandrOrlov]

Would love to see a video on a Android One Nokia phone

[@Dr.Kornelius]

I have Z5 Compact since the release (Oct 2015, so only 3.5 years, not a half-decade) It's definitely not worth to buy in 2019, the performance is not great with modern apps and the photos look quite bad (it feels like the camera has degraded over the years) Still, I love it and will try to get one more year out of it. P.S. Sounds like you haven't turned off adaptive brightness...

[@beliC619]

Have installed the ported gcam on your z5 compact?

[@tapchik7822]

Oh, you again! Nice too see you. Thanks to your review I got the phone I wanted.

[@IllyaKaliyev]

Don't buy the Z5C. Xz1 c is much better in terms of future proofing and build quality. However if you seek better option go for zx2c.

[@nekthek]

XZ2 compact no headphones jack

[@IllyaKaliyev]

Well I can live with that compromise.

[@hubbletelescope1721]

I had SXZ5c for nearly 2 years, having purchased it second hand. This was my favourite phone but had to change due to performance issues. Now I have Huawei P20 lite which has better specs for low price. Due to latest KZbin, Netflix and Spotify updates, the phones was often overheating, lagging and slow in general due to the updates to new apps. Otherwise, the phone was literally perfect.

[@ricardobarbosa8106]

Nice review! Love this Yellow color is so beautiful! Review the XZ1 you should review😭 it has headphone jack , snapdragon 835 , and I have it 😁 The camera is best of sony , the cameras are the same on xz2 and xz3 same specs I buy it brand new 3 weeks ago for 189 euros + 10 Euros for shipping in 24 h it arrives at my home The battery its really good for the battery capacity it has Better camera than Samsung Galaxy s8 and oneplus 5t

[@amolphansekar8256]

I own xperia xz1 compact too. It is complete beast of a phone in compact size.

[@ricardobarbosa8106]

@@amolphansekar8256 this phone is so good (mine is the normal size )

[@AM-ee7bh]

I love what you do , keep going in it . Good luck

[@axetilen]

I was using sony Z3 for 2 years and had bad a experience with it. The touchscreen became much less responsive and the signal reception was really poor in my country compare to my galaxy s3, iphone 4s and 5s, regardless of network type edge/3g... Many people have had the same issue + some newer models also have similar problems reported since then, I never consider Sony phones anymore I still have my galaxy S3 and it's still working without any major issue. My S7 flat is still working perfectly for 2 years

[@lewisangel24]

have been using a Z1 Compact for 5 years now, i have changed the battery 2 times and still gets the job done. I won't upgrade until it dies for sure but I think Im getting a XZ1 Compact

[@kipshu]

I have this yellow one. It does run better than previous phones i had for 4 years. It’s stil quite fast and the battery is stil great actually... Never noticed something wasnt right with the brightness. And i guess the country i live in is cold enough! I dont know what it would cost nowadays, i guess it depends on that if you should still buy it. Cause im expecting to replace it in two years because it cant keep up anymore by then.

[@rishithakur7186]

Waiting for it from a long time!! 😍😍😍

[@lou5368]

you talk a lot about your personal preference but you get to the point unlike majority of other channels. great video

[@brianheard4565]

Had one of these, that colour too. Got rid of it because of serious overheating when taking videos. Bought a XZ1C, same size but much much better.

[@kirbyswarp]

XZ1C is the best phone ever made imo

[@CHeRNoRMX]

4 years using this phone. Im kinda attached to it now. Trying to find a replacement but only S10e is available and is too expensive.. M2 Lite has no NFC which I need daily. I'm considering A8(2018), pixel 3a, G8S thinq, P30, but only S10e does what Z5c did back in the days: it was the best compact. With a good price.

[@adityajonathanmamahit2889]

Watching using Z5 compact docomo SO-02H, Hello from indonesia! In this country the phone is quite cheap, below 100 GBP. Overall its a nice compact phone but the snapdragon 810 is a bit disappointing

[@muhammadajiyunus7487]

Pernah bandingin sama X Compact ga bro? User Z2 ane btw hehe pengen pindah ke hp yang kecil

[@adityajonathanmamahit2889]

@@muhammadajiyunus7487 x compact tu bedanya sama z5c cuma prosesor, lainnya kayaknya hampir sama,, jadi kalo ente dah pernah pake z5c yang suka panas, x compact ya agak ademan aja.. menurut ane sih gituu

[@muhammadajiyunus7487]

@@adityajonathanmamahit2889 oke bro thx masukannya ya. Bakal fix di X Compact sepertinya

[@stewartnorton6386]

Got one last year a steal off Facebook sales for my daughter's first phone, great size for small hands and I was really impressed with the performance,very snappy and great camera.

[@ArmandsPadrevics]

The brightness can be switched by taking out the auto light balance and check if your Stamina options don't influence the brightness as well

[@techh9171]

Well I still have my z5 dual and it's really amazing the screen is good it can run latest games and also it has a decent camera. I use s10 as my primary but I really like using my z5 aswell

[@MrSmith717]

For some while in 2017 I had the Sony Xperia X compact that had an even better fingerprint scanner, usb -c. A bit plasticky design, but I still liked it. Great vid and the fact that you acknowledge these underdogs.

[@skyc02]

Idk but I like the block design and color I would probably use this

[@joelconolly5574]

Maybe you should try the XZ2 Compact. Should be a great Z5 Compact successor

[@joelconolly5574]

@@RiloxHK Well I wouldn't mind getting a Sony device anytime soon but I've found of the XZ2c sales that are as low as US350. Still based on what you have mentioned it might be an interesting take from you.

[@Y_5250]

@@joelconolly5574 I'm currently using a xz2 compact I got off eBay for $320 I've had no issues with the phone! Worked exactly like my LG G7 was

[@RiloxHK]

@@Y_5250 Good for you, probably a lighter user than I am, or it may have something to do with climate (summer in Hong Kong could contribute to some but not all of the overheating and throttling). If it's $320 brand new it's not quite bad I guess, since we don't have a ton of choices for compact flagships.

[@brunomendes8031]

@@RiloxHK isn't your xz2 compact plagued with a stripped line display issue like mine? I've took it to warranty and Sony said no problems were found, what a shame. Wasted 550€

[@RiloxHK]

@@brunomendes8031 My model was fine without the problem you mentioned, although I only spent a couple of months with it before switching to another phone.

[@abdalrahmanal-sabbagh3906]

i had Z5 as brand new one at 2018 .. and now it look amazing - very smooth at gaming and perfect camera for me .......the battery is very bad. But i am in love it.

[@adityajonathanmamahit2889]

Which color do you use? Is it any heating problem? Mine is yellow and kinda looks like a toys 🤣

[@abdalrahmanal-sabbagh3906]

​@@adityajonathanmamahit2889 i got the Graphite Black, i think the yellow and green are very unique and beautiful colours 😊 . It just get too hot after 10 min of playing pubg 😄 and most of the games and while recording at 4K.

[@cicesradle]

I have a Z5 Compact, and you're right on most of those.

[@Golelan]

I have a Z5 compact and I think he is wrong at all of his statment, why do you think his right?

[@cicesradle]

@@Golelan Because it happens to me.

[@Golelan]

@@cicesradle Too dark? bad batterie? over heating? bad camera? slow charging?

[@cicesradle]

@@Golelan Just overheating, I don't have any problems elsewhere. I have a fast charger, and the brightness is OK, but it's like holding a pocket oven in your hands after longer use.

[@cicesradle]

@@Golelan Just overheating, nothing else. I have a fast charger, and the brightness is OK, but it's like holding a pocket oven in your hands after longer use.

[@toddsie72]

Thinking of getting this as just a music player, because of the 24 bit sound card, expandability, and decent battery life as such. Strictly for my decent wired headphones, it should be a go-er, and 'worst-case-scenario', as a secondary phone.

[@goldendragor2191]

Was looking at getting one. But I got an SE today for 25 pounds!

[@alexk1480]

GoldenDragor really great price

[@krishnamanchundiya]

Wtf howww.... btw i got note 8 at 150 us dollars... or 15000rs ..

[@krishnamanchundiya]

168 pounds

[@goldendragor2191]

Krishna Manchundiya eBay is a great site

[@krishnamanchundiya]

@@goldendragor2191 okk but here in india there is risk for ebay

[@zzey]

You don't need to press the button for the fingerprint scanner to unlock the phone, you can just tap it and it'll open the phone to the menu

[@lkn900l]

nach, it does not work like that in this phone, trust me

[@zzey]

@@lkn900l how come?

[@stefano.a]

After 4.5 years of use, I replaced the battery and... I found why the photos are a little blurry. The problem was that in the *inner* side of the backplate some dirty have made the glass in front of the camera a bit “blear”. After cleaning it for 20 minutes with alchool the photos became perfectly on focus. Observing your smartphone it seems very used, so I think that It can have the same problem.

[@wanaan]

I’m intrigued. I’m looking for a replacement for my iPhoneSE (never liked it, but it’s the smallest phone I can find right now). ZXcompact just doesn’t exist here in Thailand. Maybe I can find one of these.

[@karasekjirifotograf]

I've just bought it and it's still awesome. I'm not into mobile-photography, so quite poor quality doen't bother me. The only thing that annoys me is battery depletion speed of all new apps. Phone holds for just a day :-/ Pitty but it's just the only minus I found on this four years old machine. Thanks Sony for making awesome devices that fits into a plam of a hand.

[@SashaGulich]

Do you have 'adaptive brightness' switch 'on' or 'off'. If it is 'on' the display will be much dimmer even on max brightness to fit the ambiance.

[@videodiaries5131]

I miss this stylish phone and it really fits in your pocket or everywhere else in your bag! And really everything about this phone include the camera are good enough for all the basic daily use!

[@Grolmusl]

I write this comment from my z5 compact right now..Still fantastic smartphone.. I already have it two years and still is fantastic..

[@HongMing4955]

My 5 years old Sony Xperia Z Ultra still working good, play PUBG mobile not a problem~

[@hardlybreathe93]

I have the same color lol Tbh, despite crashing app, overheating and shite camera, it was quite durable despite how many drops I did. I would expect it to shatter the screen but it didnt. It served me alot since early 2017 and I feel regretful for overusing it so much. I never had a smartphone like this before so I used and abused it *alot* If I could buy this phone again, I would But still feeling ripped off for buying it full price. Heck, even worse, paid it with extra fees for the total amount of 600USD. This was my second smartphone and still wasnt aware of how fast smartphones change and drop its price Not sure if I wanna upgrade to another Xperia phone but I really love the Omnidesign. I havent really found a brand that makes similar phone in this size and specs. Im intrgued to get XZ1c next, even more tempted to get the new Xperia 5 but I know how expensive that would be. Heres hoping XZ1c is still around

[@Rasv-]

I refuse to sell mine. It's so awesome

[@HIIMUsc]

have to get this one now that i already got the Z5 Premium in Chrome and the Z1 in Purple, either the Rose or Yellow color, it just looks great and i think todays Displays are just too big, although i compared my Mi Mix 3 with the Z5 Premium, the size is pretty much the same and the Display too! (when watching videos in 16:9 instead of stretched)

[@saintespritco8645]

Thanks for the review, but for those who are looking for a 4,7 inch max display phone, to use it as is, only for calls, and basic uses (i have my Xiaomi Note 8, which is gigantic next the Z5 for photos), do you think the battery get enough to a full day or two. I managed to get my Nexus4 for two days, by using it properly, and i've bought it in 2013, so... Maybe for my use, it could be a good alternative of those big ass phone of today, but it's old, and the roms slows it down pretty much... I tried the XZ1 too, and, it has a small screen, but the same size as my 5,7 media phones, so, not useful...

[@kev4014]

Had a z5c for 3 and a half years till I upgraded to the xz3 last year, great little phone well worth the money now,,,

[@miguelgc0528]

I own an xperia Z1 and still works smoothly with no issues

[@tesario6039]

same

[@matatiarfilm7288]

All of your b roll are awesomee!!!

[@BlackWolF_1374]

in 2019 there is no reason to buy Z5C because it's old. My Z5 will have 4 years and it still working perfectly! I've 2-day battery life and good camera better than iPhone 7. I'm waiting for something like Xperia 1 with wireless charging and 3d unlock to switch. Honestly, Sony phones are perfect but always they miss something. I've another Sony Xperia Ion which I bought in 2013 and it still works after several accidents. I used it when I'm at the gym. But if one I should recommend someone to buy a budget phone like that I'll recommend Moto G7+ and if one day I would switch to another brand it will HTC.

[@SecMem]

used a Z5C for little over 3 years and loved the phone, mainly for its pocket size, overal smooth performance and long battery duration. BUT my last year using it was getting frustrating. was getting lots of app crashing, laggy from time to time even after factory resets . getting hot and battery only lasting half a day. even with a new battery. the camera was nice but not smooth to use specially filming would hang alot... bought my first oneplus (6T) and the world of difference holy shizzle. i sometimes miss the pocket size but you get used to it. never going back to sony i think

[@aaron13fr]

Great job, Ryan. BTW, what phone are you recomending at the end of the video(8.19) as not a native speaker can't get it. Thanks a lot.

[@enricopascual4990]

I have a z5 since it first came out, the camera is great although it does not have depht sensors which smartphones today have. It only struggles in lowlight but in daylight- it is very reliable. I have uploaded vids in my channel and all i am using is this phone.

[@Apollon8rylos1954]

I own a Z5 Compact for 2 and a half years now. I would strongly advise against buying this phone today. The SD810 overheats even with daily tasks such as phone calls or browsing. Also the 2GBs of RAM cannot hold in memory more than 3-4 apps. I am sure there are better deals out there.

[@alfnoakes392]

I have the common Z5 Compact problem of the screen going blank when a phone call is made/received, and control of the phone cannot be regained until the other person 'hangs up'. It is not due to a screen protector (Ive removed it). No -one seems to be able to solve this glitch, and Sony seem to be just trying to ignore it exists. Any solutions out there? Certainly does not inspire me to buy Sony again ...

[@sultanmehmoodghaznavi6312]

In 2019 it still does the job well and can handle daily use. but I bought XZ instead of Z. because its screen is ultra HD and its little faster. you cannot differentiate that its an AMOLED or TFT

[@kiwi8157]

I have the Z5 Compact. It's great because it is small enough to actually fit in my girl sized tiny pocket (it's at the outer limit of that!) It also has genuine fm radio, which is important - free local music and information, less battery drain, and importantly in emergencies radio like earthquakes etc (internet can go down and/or be overloaded). Unfortunately the downsides mentioned are ones I agree with, now that I've had the phone for about a year: it heats up a LOT at times, which is worrying, and the screen is incredibly dim (my Samsung Galaxy J1 is SO much better, and it was less than half the price) and the camera usability just isn't great. Having had Samsung budget phones (S4 mini before this) it made me appreciate the Samsung camera user interface is much better. But there really aren't options out there for a small phone with decent specs, let alone budget friendly. I'm disappointed with the camera and dim screen, I worry about how hot it gets at times (is it going to explode/burn?!) and the battery life isn't as good as I hoped, though it's alright (depending on use, charge within a day and up to every two days with low use). The GPS can also be a little slow/off - doesn't easily find me at times. However it's the only phone that met decent specs, fits in my pocket, has true fm (free) radio (must have earphone jack as the earphones act as the antenna) and a camera that can take good photos in some circumstances. Plus importantly was within a reasonable price range. I bought it about 2 years after release and nothing else was on the market with these aspects covered. It's a good phone. It isn't amazing. But it's decent, and I'm happy enough. It's a phone. I'm not wanting to carry $1-3k in my pocket. And I want free music and information wherever I travel without worrying about internet charges or connection (aka radio!). It also has OTG functionality, although the connection interface isn't obvious (no auto connect, you have to manually connect), and it takes micro SD, so can expand the capacity (and as it's Android 7.1 you could make it adoptable storage). It's a powerful option, with a few (very) annoying frustrations. Nonetheless I'd recommend buying it if it meets your needs, so long as you understand it isn't perfect. I'd still buy it - my pockets didn't get bigger! 🙃🤓

[@ΑρχείοΑνδρέαςΑνδρέου]

I have this smartphone and it Still works with only one issue. But it is a very quick and capable smartphone. The camera is fantastic.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

How's your battery life?

[@ΑρχείοΑνδρέαςΑνδρέου]

@@SonyEnthusiast Almost like it was new😊😊. No problems with battery. Only with the echo during phone calls.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

@@ΑρχείοΑνδρέαςΑνδρέου ok good to know! I'll buy it to add to my Sony collection!! 👍 Thanks brother for your response!

[@carrotorangeshake]

i've dropped my z5 compact countless of times, but yesterday was the worst. I broke my z5 compact :(

[@carrotorangeshake]

@YTK2N1 was thinking about it but it's too expensive here that if rather get a flagship Samsung

[@carrotorangeshake]

@YTK2N1 yeah. I'm thinking about that. I really can't handle big phones. I drop small phones enough. What more big phones? 😂

[@ahmadhaziq9199]

Please review the x performance its the best bang for buck you can get it for $80

[@Natomac]

The world needs a compact phone nowadays. In a sea of huge and bulky phones, a small and compact phone is what some people need. I miss phones that can be held on one hand. 😟

[@PoppeiHD]

I really loved the form factor when i used this phone, with light use the battery lasted long enough, at least for meine, and even the camera wasnt that big of an issue, it was fine for your occasional selfie. What really made the experience awful was the Sony Android skin, which just was unpleasant to use. I also experienced regular app crashes, especially the KZbin App was a big mess. And during summer i was actually frightened that my battery would explode because this phone got extremely hot. When i switched to a Pixel 2 XL after about 3 years of using the z5 compact i wasnt so sure wether i was really using a phone or a bone for all those years. Definitly can't recommend.

[@Khalid353123]

I still have this iconic Sony mobile with yellow color and I love it ..so strong until now

[@razorgcy]

I'm still rocking my Z5 Compact :)

[@wahyudiadisyahputra8429]

razorg still worthy buddy in 2K19?

[@razorgcy]

@@wahyudiadisyahputra8429 Not buying worthy of course. But it still does everything I ask from a smartphone while being an actual "compact" phone. Quite happy. :)

[@Kryvenic]

Should I buy this one with 1 year and 4 months of use? Sorry for my english. Please help

[@joshiwaraneo]

i about to buy this z5 compact but i bought the X compact kind of regret it but compare the spec i think i choose the right phone for what i need.. i like the z5 compact design.

[@clivedavies7984]

Still using Z5 compact her owned it since launch. 👍

[@alphaboltz8282]

Quality video Ryan!

[@hotimpression]

Z5 series had screen vibrancy and brightness low! but with KCAL support you can fix that! so YES, i will buy z5c

[@arbytesless]

Nice video review, but if it were to be used as a secondary phone with mostly use on whatsapp or spotify would it still recommended? And about the battery life how long it will preserve in standy mode? Thanks in advance

[@dikaprasetya5195]

Using z5 for 3 years until now and still good❤❤

[@ferdihrdnsyh5428]

Nyasar cuk wkwkwk

[@TheDuckPox]

did you buy it used? because mine has better camera quality. Also, the dim screen is due to firmware bug and can be fixed by rebooting the phone on maximum brightness set beforehand

[@HoliSupps]

If I wasn't going to get my Papaya Orange OnePlus 7 Pro McLaren Edition, I'd be getting this!

[@krystianbiay824]

I am still using the xperia z5 cause I am afraid of all those bezel less phones :/

[@DanMc0H9]

Had my z5 compact pretty much since it's release, replaced the battery and the back camera is getting a bit rough but it's still going strong.. The phone is the perfect size, the matte screen is my favourite. I don't understand how you had to charge your battery at lunch I was getting nearly 3days on that badboy. I'm buying another z5 compact, maybe two.