Sony Xperia M5

The Sony Xperia M5 was announced in 2015, August. Released 2015, September With 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~66.0% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, Powered by Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm) and running Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 21.2 MP, f/2.2, PDAF rear camera captured crisp photos and 4K@30fps, HDR video, while the Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - E5603, E5653
  • Note: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40 - E5653
  • 4G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - E5603
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2015, August. Released 2015, September
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 145 x 72 x 7.6 mm (5.71 x 2.83 x 0.30 in)
  • Weight: 142.5 g (5.04 oz)
  • SIM: Nano-SIM
  • Note: IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)

Display

  • Type: IPS LCD
  • Size: 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~66.0% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
  • Protection: Scratch-resistant glass

Platform

  • OS: Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
  • Chipset: Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
  • GPU: PowerVR G6200

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 16GB 3GB RAM
  • Note: eMMC 5.0

Main Camera

  • Single: 21.2 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
  • Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
  • Video: 4K@30fps, HDR

Selfie camera

  • Single: 13 MP, f/2.0, AF
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: FM radio, RDS
  • USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
  • Stand-by: Up to 671 h (2G) / Up to 656 h (3G)
  • Talk time: Up to 11 h 49 min (2G) / Up to 12 h 11 min (3G)
  • Music play: Up to 62 h 30 min

Misc

  • Colors: Black, White, Gold
  • Models: E5603, E5606, E5653
  • SAR: 0.32 W/kg (head)     1.39 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 0.19 W/kg (head)     0.40 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 110 EUR

Tests

  • Performance: , Basemark OS II 2.0: 860Basemark X: 7780
  • Display: , Contrast ratio: 839 (nominal), 2.69(sunlight)
  • Camera: , Photo / Video
  • Loudspeaker: , Voice 65dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 68dB, ,
  • Audio quality: , Noise -94.1dB / Crosstalk -93.4dB