A bit too thick; Heats up while multitasking; A bit expensive

It ticks all the requisite boxes needed for a great smartphone experience and only feels bested by the Z5 flagship on the display and RAM front. As such, for users still unwilling to make the jump over the 5" display mark, the 4.6" Z5 Compact is a great option. Retailing just below the R9 000 mark, it might a bit on the expensive side, but its range of specs ensures it will remain technologically relevant for at least a couple of years.