Sony Xperia M5
#4069
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
#3901Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia M5
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
45.845.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.872.8
Overall
57.257.5
Summary
- The Sony Xperia M5 features a compact build with a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display at 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Xperia XA2 Ultra has a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display 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 XA2 Ultra utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, providing slightly better performance and efficiency.
- The M5's rear camera is 21.2 MP, compared to the XA2 Ultra's 23 MP, which also supports stereo sound recording in video.
- Battery capacity is higher in the XA2 Ultra at 3580 mAh versus the M5's 2600 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 18W.
- Software-wise, the M5 runs Android 5.0.1, upgradeable to 6.0.1, while the XA2 Ultra comes with Android 8.0, upgradeable to 9.0, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia M5
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia M5 E5603, E5606, E5653
Also known as Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra Dual with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR G6200
Adreno 508
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
21.2 MP
23 MP
Main Camera Details
21.2 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
Front Camera
13 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30ps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3580 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3580 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145 x 72 x 7.6 mm (5.71 x 2.83 x 0.30 in)
163 x 80 x 9.5 mm (6.42 x 3.15 x 0.37 in)
Weight
142.5 g
221 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Gold
Silver, Black, Blue, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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 (3CA) Cat13 600/150 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
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes