Sony Xperia M5 Dual
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Sony Xperia Z5 Dual
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Sony Xperia M5 Dual
Sony Xperia Z5 Dual
Performance
57.366.4
Camera
53.065.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
22.423.3
Build
14.916.6
Connectivity
57.364.1
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
35.243.5
Summary
- The Sony Xperia M5 Dual features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Xperia Z5 Dual has a slightly larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the M5 is powered by a Mediatek Helio X10 chipset, whereas the Z5 utilizes a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 810.
- The camera on the M5 has a 21.2 MP rear sensor, while the Z5 offers a superior 23 MP rear camera, both capable of 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the Z5 at 2900 mAh compared to the M5's 2600 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run Android Lollipop, but the Z5 can be upgraded to Nougat, and it features stereo speakers, unlike the M5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia M5 Dual
Sony Xperia Z5 Dual
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia M5 E5633, E5643, E5663
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
PowerVR G6200
Adreno 430
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
21.2 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
5.1 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145 x 72 x 7.6 mm (5.71 x 2.83 x 0.30 in)
146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 in)
Weight
142.6 g
154 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Gold
White, Graphite Black, Gold, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.32 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.61 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.1, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted; EU model only), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer