Sony Xperia M5
#4069
Sony Xperia Z4 Compact
#4073Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia M5
Sony Xperia Z4 Compact
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 Z4 Compact has a slightly smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but higher pixel density at ~469 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the M5 is powered by a Mediatek Helio X10 chipset, whereas the Z4 Compact utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, offering superior processing capabilities.
- The M5's rear camera is 21.2 MP, compared to the Z4 Compact's 20.7 MP, but both can record 4K video.
- Battery capacity is 2600 mAh for the M5 and 3000 mAh for the Z4 Compact, with the latter supporting faster 18W charging.
- Both devices run on Android Lollipop, with the M5 upgradable to Marshmallow, but the Z4 Compact includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia M5
Sony Xperia Z4 Compact
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia M5 E5603, E5606, E5653
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~469 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Shatter proof glass
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
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, 1/2.3", AF
Front Camera
13 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
5 MP
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
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145 x 72 x 7.6 mm (5.71 x 2.83 x 0.30 in)
N/A
Weight
142.5 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Gold
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
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
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
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