Overall Score
35.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#4233)35.2
Performance(#4536)57.3
Camera(#1711)53.0
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#5296)22.4
Build(#3955)14.9
Connectivity(#3056)57.3
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia M5 Dual
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia M5 Dual features a sleek design with dimensions of 145 x 72 x 7.6 mm and a weight of 142.6g, available in black, white, and gold.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 441 ppi.
- Performance is driven by the Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 chipset, an octa-core 2.0 GHz CPU, and 3GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The camera system includes a 21.2 MP rear camera with PDAF and 4K video recording capabilities, while a 13 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- Battery life is supported by a 2600 mAh capacity, though it lacks fast charging and wireless charging options.
- The device runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop, upgradable to 5.1, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, and microUSB 2.0, though it does not support 5G.
- Notably, the phone does not feature stereo speakers but retains a headphone jack for audio.
- Overall, the Xperia M5 Dual combines solid performance with a capable camera and a vibrant display.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionAlso known as Sony Xperia M5 E5633, E5643, E5663
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUPowerVR G6200
Memory16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera21.2 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions145 x 72 x 7.6 mm (5.71 x 2.83 x 0.30 in)
Weight142.6 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Gold
Foldable✗
SAR0.32 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass