(VIDEO) Sony Xperia Z5 Premium - Bend Test, Scratch Test, Burn Test - Durability

Glutton for smartphone torture, are you? Well, the video you see above should be quite fulfilling. It’s theSony Xperia Z5 Premium, and it’s being taken through a torture test by Youtuber Jerry Rig.

The torture test consists of knives being scraped across its metal and glass exterior, flames being applied to the display, and the all-important bend test to see if it can survive a day in your pocket. There are a couple of interesting notes to take away from the video:
The camera lens seems easily scratchable, likely due to it being a plastic lens. This is an unfortunate trait for a device being marketed premium, and is especially troubling from a company who prides itself on great camera performance.
The glass panels on the front and rear hold up to keys and knives just fine, though.
The metal sides of the device will suffer light wear and tear from keys and coins.
The phone can bend, and bad. But as long as it’s not in your back pocket when you go to sit down it should be fine.

Keep all this stuff in mind if smartphone durability is important to you. The video is sitting above, so be sure to hit the play button and give it a watch if you’re curious.

Sony rolling out new camera app to Z5 series smartphones (VIDEO)

Sony is rolling out an updated camera app for the new Xperia Z5 series of smartphones. The app was first shown off at IFA earlier this year.

The new camera app focuses on simplifying the interface. You can now switch between the four main camera modes - Manual, Superior Auto, Video, and Xperia Camera apps - simply by swiping on the screen. The settings menu is now also more accessible and the various settings in Manual mode can be changed by swiping the sliders on the screen.

The update will be available to download in the 'What's New' application on your device.

Sony Xperia Z5 goes up against the iPhone 6S Plus in a real world camera test [VIDEO]

Sony Xperia Z5 vs Apple iPhone 6s Plus Detailed Camera Comparison. Comparing the front-facing selfie cameras, the 4K/23 megapixel rear facing cameras, auto-focus and audio of the iPhone 6s Plus vs Xperia Z5 Premium for both video and photos with example shots indoors, outdoors and in low-light.
Despite not knowing what Sony’s plans are regarding the launch of the Sony Xperia Z5 here in the states (they recently cancelled the launch of the Verizon Xperia Z4v), the device still has us intrigued.
Not only does it look great, but the phone recently received top honors in DxOMark’s list of best smartphone cameras, edging out even the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, Nexus 6P, and LG G4. With such a high score, you’d think the Xperia Z5 would have no trouble mopping the floor with the iPhone 6S Plus, but that wasn’t really the case…

Sony released a promo video for the camera Xperia phone Z5 (VIDEO)

Sony finally brought a completely revamped camera for its flagship Xperia Z series. The new cam features a next-generation 23MP sensor with Hybrid autofocus (which gets an accurate lock in just 0.03s), but optical image stabilization was not in the cards.

Instead the company imbued the Xperia Z5 family with the Intelligent SteadyShot Active Mode - the lot of words to say digital image stabilization. Here's an official video that shows the Xperia Z5 camera put in a tough, dynamic environment.

The front-facing camera also supports SteadyShot to eliminate handshake from your selfie shots.

Here's a 1-minute look at the new camera specifications.

Miss Moneypenny picks up James Bond's new Z5 and Sony Xperia latest cross-promotion ad (VIDEO)

Back in September, Sony released a couple of "Made for Bond" teasers that promoted the upcoming 007 movie "Spectre" and the Sony Xperia Z5.
With Sony's Columbia Pictures studio distributing the movie (which hits US theaters on March 6th), the electronics and entertainment giant decided to do some more cross-promotion of the handset and the movie.

In a movie-quality ad that was filmed using Sony's F65 professional 4K cinema camera, and directed by Danny Kleinman, we see Bond associate Miss Moneypenny using Sony's new Sony's RX100 IV to keep an eye on the bad guys as she handles a very important task . What kind of mission could she be on that would put her life in danger? She's delivering James Bond's new Xperia Z5 the British spy.

The ad will run the U.K. TV from November 1st through November 8th. This is not the first time that Sony has called on 007 to promote its handsets. Back in 2008, the Sony Ericsson C902 was featured in Quantum of Solace. Four years later, the Sony Xperia T Bond Phone was released with pre-loaded content related to the Ian Fleming creation.

The Z5 Sony Xperia, Sony Xperia Z5 Compact Sony Xperia Z5 Premium will all be released next month. While you're waiting, grab some popcorn, turn off the lights and click on the video below.

Sony now says waterproof Xperia phones should not be used under water

Most of the recent waterproof Xperia smartphones and tablets come with the IP68-rating. 6 This translates into a dust-tight device, while the second digit - the 8 - means submersion into deeper than 1 meter of clean water for 30 minutes or more.


Before the Z5 Sony Xperia lineup, many of the Xperia phones were advertised with the press photos showing selfies or taking group photos with fully submerged underwater devices. Those images indirectly suggested you can actually do those things.

But we know Sony has been reluctant to repair devices with liquid damage. In many cases the company said the damage resulted by some of the plastic caps not being tightly closed and thus the warranty did not apply.

It turned out supporting waterproof phones is a tricky business and Sony has finally taken care of the problem by altering warranty terms and conditions.

As of recently Sony does not allow full submersion underwater, no matter the kind of water. It says NOT to use any waterproof device for underwater actions, such as taking photos.

Here are some excerpts of the new waterproof conditions:

The IP rating of your device was achieved in laboratory conditions in standby mode, so you should not use the device underwater, such as taking pictures. Do not use the device to take photos while performing any type of activity underwater, including diving or snorkeling.
Taking photos and movies in wet surroundings. Remember not to use the device underwater. If you accidentally get the device wet with non-fresh water, wash the device with tap water.
Sony devices that are tested for their waterproof abilities are placed gently inside a container filled with tap water and lowered to a depth of 1.5 meters. After 30 minutes in the container, the device is gently taken out and its functions and features are tested.
The rest remains the same - close all covers, if you drop your phone / slate into a pool / salt water rinse it under tap water, and that speakers and mics can stop working for up to 3 hours after water exposure.

Reading further Sony still allows you to use your phone under rain, the shower or in pools where splashes of water are all around. Just not fully submerge it. And in case you do, it will most probably endure.

While some people may have been overly abusive with their waterproof phones, perhaps Sony should take a large part of the blame as it made the IP rating and the key selling point for its devices. Now that it has changed its policy many will certainly be disappointed, but it's better to be clear with customers about what they are getting rather than facing issues with after-sales support.

For more information you should definitely visit Sony's support page. And to drop us a line in the comments section, saying whether you'd still be getting a Sony phone if it were not for all the water fun promises.

Sony Xperia Z5 camera autofocus speed test (VIDEO)

One of the coolest features about the 23MP camera on the Sony Xperia Z5 is its sheer speed. Auto-focusing speed, that is, as the Hybrid AF technology in use lets the cam lock the focus faster than the blink of a human eye. Here's a demo.

Image quality, however, is one thing. Camera speed is a whole different story. Both factors are of importance to anyone serious about photography, and Sony knows that well. As a matter of fact, Sony has time great efforts into improving the latter - we're promised extremely fast auto-focusing out of the Z5 smartphones' cameras. Given optimal conditions, they should be able to focus on an object in as little as 0:03 seconds, which is about 10 times faster than the blink of an eye. In comparison, the top phones of yesteryear boasted focusing times of about 0.3 seconds to 0:27.

But is the Xperia Z5's camera as fast as Sony claims it to be, or does the record-breaking figures exist only in the realm of theory? Well, our impromptu text gives a hint, and the results are very promising. While attending the IFA 2015, we took an Xperia Z5 and the way its 23MP camera to the test. Firstly, we pointed it at a far object until it focused on it. Then we panned the camera quickly onto an object located about 6 inches (15 centimeters) away from the handset. Did the camera nail it? See for yourself in the video below.

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium - official videos

With the first 4K display phone, the Xperia Z5 Premium, Sony has kept its signature Xperia flagship design concept overall, with "frosted" glass and metal frame, but has introduced some new twists on the Z5 Premium, such as swapping the circular OmniBalance power / lock key with an elliptical ones, and for a good reason.

The flagship is outfitted with a fingerprint scanner there, which is arguably the most ergonomic place to put it, going all the way down beneath the display, or even on the rear. While Sony's phones are not the first to come with such a side sensor (Honor 7i was the first), they are the first brand-name phone maker that will obviously utilize those en masse, as both the Z5 and Z5 Compact are graced with one , too.

The Xperia Z5 Premium is a tad on the large side for a 5.5-incher at 154.4 x 76.0 x 7.8 mm, and quite hefty at 180g., Yet you are getting a premium waterproof chassis, and a large 3430 mAh battery that can keep the 4K phone going for Sony's typical two days of endurance, so no complaints. Check out all the official images and videos below.

Sony Xperia Z5 press images leak, 23MP rear camera with six-element lens confirmed

Barely a week before the IFA 2015 kicks off, the press images of the Sony Xperia Z5 have been leaked, confirming the upgraded 23MP rear camera.

Although we have seen a number of Xperia Z5 images leaked so far, it is the first time that the camera specs have been confirmed. Chinese sources had recently indicated that the Xperia Z 5 will be equipped with a 23MP rear camera, so it turns out they were pretty accurate with the info.

The new sensor may boast of higher resolution, but retains the 1 / 2.3 "size of the IMX220 sensor used on the Xperia Z-series flagships right from the Z1 in 2013 to the Z3 + launched earlier this year. Apart from the sensor, the lens setup has been upgraded as well. It is now a six-element lens setup, similar to a number of other high-end flagship smartphones in the market.

Sony Xperia M5 officially presented (VIDEO)

Sony has today officially unveiled the Xperia M5 model of Android smartphones. Sony Xperia M5 has a 5-inch screen and 21.5 megapixel camera.


Sony Xperia M5 specifications 5 "IPS LCD 1080p. Is powered by MediaTek MT6795 chip 64-bit clocking 2 GHz, 3 GB RAM, 16 GB expandable memory and a 2,600 mAh battery. It will support LTE speeds, and will be available and a dual SIM version.

The camera on the back of the M5 21.5 MP f / 2.2 camera with maximum sensitivity of ISO 3200, super-fast autofocus (250 milliseconds) and support for 4K video. The front camera is a 13 megapixel camera with autofocus and 1080p video in all selfie freaks.

While the USB connector open, Xperia M5 is waterproof and resistant to penetration by dust certification IP65 / IP68. He will arrive with Android 5.0

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra, Xperia M5 handled before announcemen (PHOTO)

Sony has been teasing a product announcement for August 3, two days from now, and the main theme for it seems to be gold. We are, however, quite intrigued by the more orthodox white and black Xperias that posed for a hands-on photoshoot on Russian tech site hi-tech.mail.ru. Though the article has been removed by now, the images are already circulating and they leave little to the imagination.

The handsets in question are the oft-leaked Xperia C5 Ultra, also known as Sony Lavender, and the so far unheard-of Xperia M5 (but perhaps Aqua moniker this time?).

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra

The Sony Xperia C5 Ultra looks as striking as the leaks suggested, its side bezels nearly non-existent at 0.8mm. In between them sits a huge 6-inch HD display, but thanks to the thin frame the smartphone is reasonably compact - of course, as much as a 6-inch phablet can be compact. The size comparison to the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus above reveals just how efficiently the C5 Ultra's footprint has been utilized.

The smartphone comes with a 13 MP primary camera on the back, but that's not its chief claim to fame. In keeping with C-series traditions, the Xperia C5 Ultra is strong on selfie photography and now boasts a second 13 MP sensor on the front, up f
rom the 5MP of the Xperia C4. The front flash has not been forgotten, too.

The less exciting lines in the specsheet sheet and Mediatek 6752 chipset, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of built-in storage (expandable via microSD). The 2,930mAh battery may prove inadequate for such a large diagonal, but we can not know for certain until we get to test those. The 187g weight, on the other hand, sounds about right for the size.

The price in Russia is quoted at the equivalent of $ 340- $ 360, but the figures there are often a bit higher than average, so it may end up being more affordable elsewhere.

Sony Xperia M5

Sony Xperia M5 has a design very similar to the design of the Xperia Z 3 +, which in this region will not see. She funra conventional 5-inch 1080p IPS LCD display, and runs the eight-core MediaTek Helio X10 clocking 2 GHz with a fine 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB of expandable memory.

And new Xperia M5 has a promising Camera - 21.5 megapixel Exmor RS camera back, allegedly with 5x zoom with no loss in image quality with support for 4K video. The front is in turn 13 MP selfie camera.

Xperia M5 will occupy the profile of 7.6 mm, and has a battery capacity of 2600 mAh. There will be a dual SIM version. Despite an open USB port, fura IP65 / IP68 water resistance certification.

Xperia M5 will reportedly cost between $ 390 and $ 406

Xperia C5 Ultra has a screen from edge to edge - leaked (PHOTO/VIDEO)

Xperia Blog today released screenshots of the user manual of the Sony Xperia C5 Ultra, and reveals that she will have a big screen from edge to edge and the front of the flash.

There is apparently a forthcoming a Sony smartphone, namely phablet codenamed Lavender and mark the Sony E5506 and E5553. Published page user manual evoke the device as if it has no side frame, and that extends from edge to edge.

We see that the speaker is located at the front on the model of the Xperia Z3 and opportunity. and whether it is stereo speakers for now can not confirm that.

Unofficial specifications announced 1080p display larger than the model C4, and the 5.5-inch and octa-core 64-bit driver chip from MediaTek.

At the front above the display is selfie camera with LED flash, which will be glad selfie generation.

Sony solved the problem of overheating + Z3 / Z4 phone (VIDEO)

Most smartphone that has incorporated Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC has problems with overheating. If the problem is not negligible best evidenced by the recent decision by Japan's DoCoMo operator that at its stores setup posters that potential buyers of these devices warns of overheating problem.

But one device with the infamous list could soon be removed. It is the Sony Xperia Z 3 + / Z4 smartphone for that these days arrived a software upgrade that solves "burning" problems where Sony found after selecting Snapdragon 810 for this year's flagship.

Upgrade comes under the symbol 28.0.A.7.24, based on the 5.0.2 version of Android and the "big" is about 70 MB. As for installation, customers can upgrade this device do OTA or via personal computer through a Sony PC Companion application.

Sony is not documented in any way is impossible overheating Snapdragon, however, that the upgrade of the software itself, most likely it is reduced speeds SoC, which means that the device will lose a few points in the benchmark tests.

Best seen from the benchmark tests that are done by individual users before and after the upgrade. Before upgrading the Xperia Z 3 + in AnTuTu benchmark regularly won more than 52,000 points, while after the latest update number of points does not exceed 50,000.

The Beast Xperia Z5 comes in September - Snapdragon 820, 4GB of RAM and a 4500 mAh

For all of you who are not overly enthusiastic about the Xperia infection Z3 + (Z4), are coming new information concerning the Xperia Z5, Z5 Ultra and Z5 Compact devices. The latest information is that the Xperia Z5 be introduced in Japan in September.



While the Xperia and Xperia Z4 + Z3 were evolutionary, the Xperia Z 5 is revolutionary. Although there are no details about the display, the rumor has Sony counting on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC to power the phone. 4GB of RAM is inside and Sony will be employing a fingerprint scanner on the new model. A massive 4500mAh battery keeps the lights on.

The rear camera on the Xperia Z 5 is expected to feature the latest 21MP Sony Exmor RS IMX230 CMOS sensor, which will support 4K video recording and HDR capabilities. The same OmniBalance design will be used, which might be a disappointment to some.

They look like the rumors have surfaced in April. Then he also talked about the Snapdragon 820 processor and the same amount of RAM, as well as the qHD screens on all Z5 models, and Qualcomm's Ultrasonic Sense ID fingerprint scanner. It was the word and the new design of the device.

See how the camera Sony Xperia Z3 + crashes due to overheating (Video)

Sony Xperia Z 3 +  overheating

Here's how the high temperature Snapdragon 810 turf camera Xperia Z3 + after about 20 seconds.

Snapdragon 810 this year, its problems with overheating cast a shadow on many smartphone flagship. Among them are the HTC One M9, Xperia Z 3 +. While during the test HTC's dragon except the heat under your fingers never experienced demolition applications, it seems that young Xperia Z 3 + at least for now is not so lucky.

In the video below you will see how the camera Xperia Z3 + crashes after about 20 seconds of use. Special effect of distorting the face probably stretched the patience of processors to the limit and are probably standard photographing device does not overheat so quickly, but still a concern.

From Sony proclaiming they are aware of the problem and are working on a software patch that should be out soon.

From Oneplus claim as their Oneplus 2 will be equipped with the revised Snapdragon 810 version 2.1, and it will not bother with temperatures.

See what can Sony Xperia C4 selfie smartphones

Sony recently officially introduced the new Xperia C4 intended selfie freaks, today published an interesting promo video in which Sony highlights the most important features of the device.
Sony Xperia 4 except that is equipped with an LED flash on the back and front, and the package is handled entirely solid specifications that make it interesting to the wider public. It has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD screen in 1080p resolution and is powered by 1.7 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek chip with 2GB of RAM and 16 GB of expandable memory.

The back has a 13 MP camera with LED flash and 1080p video, front "5 MP camera smart social selfie" also with LED flash for selfie in the dark

In addition Xperia C4 looks very nice, supports LTE and dual SIM operation, and has a battery capacity of 2600 mAh.

All this in the video below.