Sony Xperia Z5 and Z5 Compact leaked images show off possible fingerprint sensor

Sony is expected to refresh its Xperia Z lineup with new devices this year. The new smartphones are expected to launch in September during IFA. According to a leak by ViziLeaks on Twitter, Sony will offer the Xperia Z5 and a smaller Xperia Z5 Compact. The leaked image showed a handset next to the iPhone 5S, along with a possible fingerprint authentication embedded in the power button on the side.https://twitter.com/vizileaks/status/628208495758852096https://twitter.com/vizileaks/status/628868953562030080https://twitter.com/vizileaks/status/629209588282343425Another leak gives us a look at the Xperia Z5 Compact which has been placed upon the purported Xperia Z5. Another images also indicates at a regular microUSB connector. This proves that Sony is not looking at the reversible USB-C technology at the moment.A report by TechnoBuffalo states that the expected Xperia Z5 will pack in a 500mAh battery, 4GB of RAM, Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon processor and a 20.7-megapixel camera. While the Z5 Compact should include most of the same specifications and features, packed into a smaller, yet thicker body.According to a previous report, Sony is ‘seriously’ looking at setting up a manufacturing plant in India. The company is looking at participating in the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and is considering setting up a manufacturing plant in the country.“Of course, thanks to Modi’s strong initiatives, somehow we have to cope with the country’s direction and strategy. We are in talks as to how we can support country’s direction. At this point of time, we do not have any specific comment. We are seriously studying as how can we reply to PM’s requirements,” Sony India Managing Director Kenichiro Hibi said when asked if the company is planning to set up a manufacturing plant in the country.