Sony Xperia M5
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Sony Xperia Z5 Dual
#3134Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia M5
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
55.964.1
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
35.143.5
Summary
- The Sony Xperia M5 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 display with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the M5 is powered by a Mediatek Helio X10 chipset, whereas the Z5 Dual utilizes a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, providing better processing capabilities.
- The M5's rear camera is 21.2 MP compared to the Z5 Dual's 23 MP, with both supporting 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the Z5 Dual at 2900 mAh versus 2600 mAh in the M5, and it supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run on Android, with the M5 upgradable to Marshmallow and the Z5 Dual upgradable to Nougat, and the Z5 Dual also features stereo speakers for enhanced audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia M5
Sony Xperia Z5 Dual
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia M5 E5603, E5606, E5653
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
142.5 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
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 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
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