* The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact Thread *

Warp279 · 30 Sep 2015 at 14:03

welshdragon said:
I'm thinking of this nillkin one

Doesnt really show the case, shows a z3c.
Have a look at the Terrapin [Extra Slim Fit] Hybrid Rubberised case for around £5. That one seems decent.

Warp279 · 1 Oct 2015 at 15:22

welshdragon said:
Price has dropped to £429 on Amazon. Despite saying it will arrive on the 08th October the page now say 22nd October.

Same thing happened with the Moto Style.

Clove is now saying due next Wednesday.

Warp279 · 2 Oct 2015 at 10:36

Yea with Amazon the date could change at any second, expect a shipped notification by Monday

Warp279 · 2 Oct 2015 at 20:28

How's the glass back? Does it pick up fingerprints or have they fixed that problem?

Warp279 · 5 Oct 2015 at 12:58

Best place is Clove, same price but wireless headphones included. You can then sell those if you want.

Warp279 · 6 Oct 2015 at 17:21

malachi said:
Yep, its on sale in-store too. Showing contract, Pay and Go and Sim Free prices. When I asked to purchase it Sim Free they told me a load of rubbish.

Why not just buy it online? They also have an option to collect instore. How can they refuse you then

Warp279 · 7 Oct 2015 at 13:29

O2 have live units.
They both have a similar texture on the back, doesnt pick up fingerprints like previous models which is nice. Both feel pretty solid, the Z5 with its metal build did feel slightly nicer.

I'll let you guys bug test before I decide to buy one

Warp279 · 8 Oct 2015 at 13:37

Mr_Cool said:
Yeah I just spent 15 minutes in my local O2.

Although I probably won't be buying for another few weeks, I'm having a hard time deciding Z5 or Z5 Compact

Go with the compact, its cheaper

StevieP said:
I'll be happy to be the guinea pig if anyone wants to know anything specific - just had notification of dispatch from Clove so should have it tomorrow!

Two things:

1.Does it slide around when flat on a table? Z3 has been known to randomly slide off tables

2.How responsive is the screen when wet? My Moto G is waterproof but the screen is unresponsive when wet..

Warp279 · 8 Oct 2015 at 14:26

StevieP said:
1) Zero movement on my desk at work as far as I can see - to be fair the smooth glass back appears to be ever so slightly "raised" from the surface of the desk due to the edges.

2) I know it's supposed to be water proof as well as my comment above saying you can actually take it underwater but I'm still very wary or running a brand-spanking new £430 phone under a tap!! (especially as there is a slight chance I might not keep it!) - Maybe someone braver than me can help??

Warp279 · 14 Oct 2015 at 15:57

About time, think it's in stock now.

Any decent camera samples folks? low light etc.

Warp279 · 15 Oct 2015 at 21:57

Matthew.M said:
The price has also gone up £20 - probably paying for the headphones

Back down now

Warp279 · 25 Oct 2015 at 20:17

kitch9 said:
Compared to the S6 I got rid of, night and day. I literally struggle to use the battery up in a day no matter how much I hammer it.

Your S6 was faulty

I got around 4-5 hours with mine.

Warp279 · 26 Oct 2015 at 19:10

Rule 1. dont buy from gumtree.

The cheapest place is o2 for £360 (refresh).

Warp279 · 29 Oct 2015 at 18:50

kitch9 said:
.152 update up on PC companion for those that are interested.

Huge improvements all round.

Camera improvements?

Warp279 · 30 Oct 2015 at 14:35

kitch9 said:
Faster start up, faster shutter, better low light processing, faster processing and superior auto sharper at picking the scene I've noticed so far.

Good to hear. Stagefright has been patched up too:

http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/10/29/new-update-32-0-a-6-152-rolling-for-xperia-z5-and-z5-compact-full-stagefright-fix/

Warp279 · 3 Nov 2015 at 23:13

AndyCr15 said:
Got one of these to play with today (although wont really play with it until maybe Thursday)

Correct specs on the first page Andy. Have you tried covering that speaker hole and noticed how the sound doesn't get muffled? Amazing right?

Warp279 · 5 Nov 2015 at 15:19

Its days like this I wish I had the z5c.

Mr_Cool said:
Oh and Z5 Compact @ O2 for £360
Via HUKD

You missed post 311

Warp279 · 5 Nov 2015 at 17:30

Oh its the payg price thats down to £360? Nice.

I was thinking it was the refresh deal

Warp279 · 16 Nov 2015 at 16:53

MoRT489 said:
As no one seems to go into the Z3 threads anymore I thought I'd ask in here - has anyone had their screen or back glass replaced by Sony and know the cost? They charge £20 to return the phone if I don't approve their repair quote but I'm not going to send it in if it's going to cost almost as much as the phone is worth to replace them.

You've contacted Sony support? It will probably cost £50+.

You could replace the back yourself for peanuts if you dont care for the waterproofing.

Warp279 · 18 Nov 2015 at 11:11

New camera app is out finally. Anyone tried it?

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