Sony Xperia M5
#4069
Sony Xperia Z3+ dual
#4072Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia M5
Sony Xperia Z3+ dual
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
45.845.8
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
57.257.2
Summary
- The Sony Xperia M5 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Xperia Z3+ 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 Z3+ dual utilizes a more advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, offering better processing capabilities.
- The M5's rear camera is 21.2 MP, slightly outperforming the Z3+ dual's 20.7 MP camera, though both support 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the Z3+ dual at 2930 mAh compared to the M5's 2600 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android Lollipop, upgradable to Marshmallow, but the Z3+ dual includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia M5
Sony Xperia Z3+ dual
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia M5 E5603, E5606, E5653
Also known as Sony Xperia Z3 Plus, Xperia Z4, Sony E6533
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 (~428 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
20.7 MP
Main Camera Details
21.2 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera
13 MP
5.1 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
5.1 MP, f/2.4
Video Recording
4K@30fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2930 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2930 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145 x 72 x 7.6 mm (5.71 x 2.83 x 0.30 in)
146 x 72 x 6.9 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.27 in)
Weight
142.5 g
144 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Gold
White, black, copper, aqua green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
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)
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes