Sony Xperia M5 vs Sony Xperia XZ compare
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Sony Xperia M5 vs Sony Xperia XZ
What is the difference between the Sony Xperia M5 and Sony Xperia XZ? Which one is better? The answers to these questions and many more can be found here in this detailed comparison of the two phones. Discover the differences in specs between these two desirable devices, from screen size to battery life, in the table below. We have all the information you need to choose the best phone for you.
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Common specs
| Brand and model | Sony Xperia M5 | Sony Xperia XZ | |
| Rating | (+) | (+) | |
| Review | |||
| Release date | 2015, August | 2016, September | |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 145 x 72 x 7.6 mm | 5.71 x 5.71 x 2.83 in | 146 x 72 x 8.1 mm | 5.75 x 5.75 x 2.83 in | |
| Weight | 142.5 g | 5.03 oz | 161 g | 5.68 oz | |
| Body Build | Aluminum body | ||
| Colors | Black, White, Gold | Mineral black, Platinum, Forest blue, Deep pink | |
| Battery | 2600 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion | 2900 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion | |
| Battery life |
Stand by time - Up to 671 h (2G) / Up to 656 h (3G) Talking time - Up to 11 h 49 min (2G) / Up to 12 h 11 min (3G) Music play - Up to 62 h 30 min |
Stand by time - Up to 600 h (2G) / Up to 610 h (3G) Talking time - Up to 11 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 17 h 30 min (3G) |
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| Approximate price | 150 EUR | 250 EUR |
Screen
| Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Display colors | 16M | 16M | |
| Screen size | 5" inc | 5.2" inc | |
| Screen area | 68.9 cm2 | 74.5 cm2 | |
| Screen format | 16:9 (height:width) | 16:9 (height:width) | |
| Screen to body ratio | 66.0% | 70.9% | |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 1920 px | 1080 x 1920 px | |
| Screen PPI /points per inch/ | 441 PPI | 424 PPI | |
| Screen protection | Scratch-resistant glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | |
| Other specs | - Triluminos display -X-Reality Engine |
Camera and Video
| Rear camera, main | 21.2 MP, Single | 23 MP, Single | |
| Camera specs | -21.2 MP, PDAF, f/2.2 | -23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3'', PDAF & laser AF | |
| Functions | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 2160p@30fps, HDR | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) | |
| Front camera, selfie | 13 MP, Single | 13 MP, Single | |
| Specifications | 13 MP, f/2.0, AF | 13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3'' | |
| Functions | HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Performance
| Operating system - OS | Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) | |
| Chipset | - Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm) | - Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) | |
| Processor CPU | - Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | - Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | |
| Graphics processor GPU | PowerVR G6200 | Adreno 530 | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) | microSD, up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only | |
| Internal memory | 16 GB, 3 GB RAM | 32 GB, 3 GB RAM - F8331 64 GB, 3 GB RAM - F8332 |
Benchmark
| Antutu 7 Total | |||
| GeekBench 5 Single Core | 284 | ||
| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core | 695 | ||
| GeekBench 4 Single Core | 730 | 1567 | |
| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core | 3576 | 3616 | |
| GeekBench 4 RenderScript | 2583 | 7230 |
Communication and Connectivity
| SIM card | Nano-SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE | |
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| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps | |
| GPRS | Up to 85.6 kbps | Yes | |
| Edge | Up to 236.8 kbps | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi | 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 | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent) | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector; USB Host | |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX | 4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE | |
| Harmful irradiation |
SAR - 0.32 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.19 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body) |
SAR - 0.81 W/kg (head) 0.35 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.85 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body) |
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Music and Audio
| Radio | FM radio, RDS | No | |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes | |
| Others | - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic | - 24-bit/192kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic |
Other features
| Sensors | - Accelerometer, proximity, compass | - Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass, color spectrum | |
| Other extras |
- IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) |
- Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0) - IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) |
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| Versions |
- Also known as Sony Xperia M5 E5603, E5606, E5653 |
- Also known as Sony Xperia XZ Dual F8332 with dual-SIM card slots |
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