Sony outs the Xperia Z5 Premium, the world's first 4K smartphone

[krazy_olie]

The z3 compact was selling well under RRP fairly quickly so I'd take it with a pinch of salt.

[crossy]

Although a 4k screen seems stupid I can tell the difference between a 1080p and a QHD screen. I am lucky to have 20/20 vision though

I don't have 20/20 vision but I'll agree with you - the QHD screen on my LG G3 definitely looks better (Netflix benchmark) than a normal HD screen. I'm also kind of amused that some of the people that slagged off the G3's "unnecessary" QHD screen are now going into paroxysms of delight over Sony's 4K. I'm now coming to think that perhaps it's the 5.4-5.6" screens that benefit most from QHD and in that vein perhaps 4K makes more sense on something like a Galaxy Note. And I remember that it was Apple who started all this screen resolution tackle waving, with "Retina".

Don't think I'll be buying a Z5 Premium - that price is a bit on the ohmygod to be justifiable - especially as I think I missed the bit about this Z5 camera having OIS?

[qasdfdsaq]

My Z3 Compact is sorta dying. By the time I replace it, they'll be announcing the Z7... or pulling out of the smartphone market entirely

Yet the Z3 compact has 4K recording while the Z5 does not. I wonder what else they've removed...

[kalniel]

Yet the Z3 compact has 4K recording while the Z5 does not. I wonder what else they've removed...

You can record 4k with the Z5.

[kalniel]

OK prices are 20% less than originally mooted.
http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/s...ing-the-device

That brings the Z5 Compact back to the same launch price as the Z3 Compact.

[shaithis]

While I am fairly sure its NOT why they added a 4k screen, there is some traction happening in the "use your phone as a 3d headset" arena. There a 4k screen will make a difference.

[qasdfdsaq]

You can record 4k with the Z5.

See where I said "compact"?

4K video recording (except the Z5 Compact)

[kalniel]

See where I said "compact"?

No? You said Z5. I said Z5.

[jimborae]

I'm slightly bemused by all the the Sony hating going on in here, I had a Z3 from launch and it's easily been the best smart phone I've ever owned. Totally trounces the S6 except on the camera front & I prefer it to my G4. Yes I'm slightly concerned by the combination of an SD810 & a QHD screen on the premium and the impact on battery life this may have but lets see what the reviews say before condeming it to the scrap pile. If my Z3 wasn't so good I would be 1st in line trying to get my hands on one of these.

[qasdfdsaq]

See where I said "compact"?

No? You said Z5. I said Z5.

Sentences, learn to read them.

Yet the Z3 compact has 4K recording while the Z5 does not. I wonder what else they've removed...