Sony Xperia M5
#4252
vivo Y83 Pro
#4214Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia M5
vivo Y83 Pro
Performance
57.367.2
Camera
53.028.4
Display
58.956.5
Battery
22.425.9
Build
14.914.8
Connectivity
55.951.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.135.3
Summary
- The Sony Xperia M5 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the 6.22-inch IPS LCD of the vivo Y83 Pro, which has a lower resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia M5 is powered by the Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 chipset with 3GB of RAM, while the Y83 Pro uses the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 with 4GB of RAM, offering a more recent architecture.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the M5 boasting a 21.2 MP rear camera and 13 MP front camera, compared to the Y83 Pro's 13 MP dual rear cameras and 8 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is also notable, as the Y83 Pro has a larger 3260 mAh battery versus the M5's 2600 mAh, though both lack fast charging.
- The Xperia M5 runs on Android 5.0.1 (upgradable to 6.0.1), while the Y83 Pro operates on Android 8.1 with Funtouch 4, indicating a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia M5
vivo Y83 Pro
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia M5 E5603, E5606, E5653
N/A
Display
Size
5"
6.22"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR G6200
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
21.2 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, HDR
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3260 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3260 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145 x 72 x 7.6 mm (5.71 x 2.83 x 0.30 in)
155.2 x 75.2 x 7.7 mm (6.11 x 2.96 x 0.30 in)
Weight
142.5 g
152 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Gold
Nebula Purple, Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.32 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
1.12 W/kg (head) 0.53 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, LTE
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass