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Sony Xperia M5

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
7
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7 editorial reviews
It looks upmarket, but is it?Read more
DxOMark has published its image quality test results for the Sony Xperia M5.Read more
The Sony Xperia M5 offers most of the features of the flagship Z5, but for substantially less money. Its super-slim design is very nearly the same, and its 21.5 megapixel camera with 4K video makes the M5 one of Sony's best ever camera phones. The 8-core Helio X10 processor isn't quite as fast as the Snapdragon 810 used in top-end phones, and the memory is just 16GB, but for the price, we think that it offers exceptional performance.Read more
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Pros

  • good looks and a decent battery life
  • M5 looks and feels like a very high quality phone
  • reliable and good looking phone

Cons

  • device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
  • Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness

Key specs

  • 21.5 Mpx
  • 5 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • IPS TFT
  • 441 ppi
  • 2600 mAh
  • 8-core
  • 13 Mpx

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Sony Xperia M5 - Pros & Cons

Sony Xperia M5

Pros

  • good looks and a decent battery life
  • M5 looks and feels like a very high quality phone
  • reliable and good looking phone
  • lightweight
  • ultra-thin and waterproof into the bargain
  • Focusing is very fast
  • M5 does a very good job of recording both indoor and outdoor scenes
  • Excellent detail preservation (texture scores) and low noise
  • M5 does very well on both exposure and contrast tests
  • M5 camera is a reliable and powerful tool
  • contrast and color range are extensive and rich and

Cons

  • device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
  • Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
  • it randomly turns off and have to jump start with charger often
  • The screen is recessed slightly below the surrounding bezel for added protection
  • cramped by its miserly memory allowance
  • its battery life is abysmal
  • demanding games show it is not a snapdragon chip
  • the colors can look a little unnatural
  • Colors in outdoor scenes are often less saturated
  • Color can be inconsistent between shots

Sony Xperia M5 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2600 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
441 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
2 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Sony Xperia M5 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 5.0
CPU clock speed2.0 GHz
CPU cores8-core
CPU modelMediaTek MT6795T
GPU modelPowerVR Series 6 G6200
RAM memory3 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution21.5 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.2 f
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution4096 x 2160 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Optical image stabilizationyes
Panoramayes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage16 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage200GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height5.71 in
Width2.83 in
Depth0.3 in
Weight5.01 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 700 MHz
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
Streaming standardsMiracast
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Display
Screen size5.0 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
TechnologyIPS TFT
Pixel density441.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution13.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Gold
  • White
MaterialMetal
Water resistantyes
Shock resistantno
Dust resistantyes
Fully waterproofyes
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.1
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity2600.0 mAh
Standby time656.0 h
Talk time12.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no

Sony Xperia M5 - Q&A (5)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Sony Xperia M5 a 4G phone?
    pamula
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, the Xperia M5 is a 4G enabled smartphone.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    When was the Sony Xperia M5 released?
    jae.klocko
    over 1 year ago
    The Xperia M5 was released in September 2015.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Sony Xperia M5 have 5G?
    raymond_ward
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, the Xperia M5 supports 5G.
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    aretha
    over 2 years ago
    Is the Sony Xperia M5 waterproof?
    olinda
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Xperia M5 is waterproof as well as dustproof, having an IP rating of IP65 and IP68.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Sony Xperia M5 waterproof?
    philomena.armstrong
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, the Xperia M5 is waterproof as well as dust-proof, with an IP rating of IP65 and IP68.
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Sony Xperia M5 Sony - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.3
Based on 7 reviews
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Sony Xperia M5 Sony Xperia M5 Review « TOP NEW Review
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Sony Xperia M5 Review « TOP NEW Review

It looks upmarket, but is it?

Sony Xperia M5 DxOMark Mobile report: Sony Xperia M5
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DPReview
Published: 16.02.2016
DxOMark Mobile report: Sony Xperia M5

DxOMark has published its image quality test results for the Sony Xperia M5.

Sony Xperia M5 Sony Xperia M5 review and best deals | S21
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Sony Xperia M5 review and best deals | S21

The Sony Xperia M5 offers most of the features of the flagship Z5, but for substantially less money. Its super-slim design is very nearly the same, and its 21.5 megapixel camera with 4K video makes the M5 one of Sony's best ever camera phones. The 8-core Helio X10 processor isn't quite as fast as the Snapdragon 810 used in top-end phones, and the memory is just 16GB, but for the price, we think that it offers exceptional performance.

Sony Xperia M5 Sony Xperia M5 review
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TechRadar
Published: 06.02.2017
Sony Xperia M5 review
3.5

More storage, more power, more megapixels – for a lot more money

Sony Xperia M5 Sony Xperia M5 Mobile review: Solid camera performance in a mid-range device
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DXOMARK
Published: 11.02.2016
Sony Xperia M5 Mobile review: Solid camera performance in a mid-range device

With an overall DxOMark Mobile score of 79, the Sony Xperia M5 camera provides solid image quality results across most situations. Its 21.5MP sensor helps it capture image detail, while also keeping noise under control. Low noise and lots of detail make it ideal for capturing complex outdoor scenes such as cityscapes. There is some loss of sharpness in the corners, though, so don't expect the same image quality edge to edge. 

Sony Xperia M5 Sony Xperia M5 review: Shoots 13MP selfies, but is the rest of this phone any good?
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Alphr
Published: 25.02.2016
Sony Xperia M5 review: Shoots 13MP selfies, but is the rest of this phone any good?
3.0

For a company that’s struggling to make its mobile business work, Sony sure like to pump out smartphones. The top-end Xperia Z range has three models to choose from, ranging from the excellent pint-sized Z5 Compact all

Sony Xperia M5 Sony Xperia M5 Review
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3g.co.uk
Published: 07.08.2015
Sony Xperia M5 Review

The Sony Xperia M5 is a mid-range phone with high-end specs, but just how good is it really?