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Sony Xperia M5

Sony Xperia M5

69/100
7 Critic Reviews

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Release Date (UK): February 2015

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What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

100/100

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We have no problems justifying a 5-star rating for the Xperia M5. It has the star looks of a flagship handset, being lightweight, ultra-thin and waterproof into the bargain. The screen and twin cameras are impressive, and the speed and memory are just right for a high-end phone.

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90/100

Recombu | Alex Todd

Sony has improved on it in every way with the Sony Xperia M5, which feels like it pushes the boundaries of what could honestly be considered mid-range.... Beyond the strong imaging experience, the M5's svelte design, robust feature set and waterproofing skills mean that it's a great smartphone for anyone looking for a top tier experience without the price tag.

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80/100

Trusted Reviews | Max Parker

Sony's design bores again, but the Xperia M5 is a great, speedy little phone with a strong display and plenty of handy additions.

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70/100

AndroidPit | Eric Ferrari-Herrmann

The older device looks almost identical to the M5, but it has weaker cameras and has received criticism for its overheating problems.

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70/100

TechRadar | James Rogerson

If the Sony Xperia M5 existed in a vacuum it would be hard to be too critical of it, as it does at least a reasonable job of just about everything. From the screen to the camera to the performance and battery there's nothing here that's a real red flag.

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60/100

Expert Reviews | Curtis Moldrich

Ultimately, though, the Xperia M5 struggles to distinguish itself from the similarly-priced competition... Its large front-facing camera and copious selfie modes will no doubt be enough to sway some, but those after a more general mid-range handset are better off looking elsewhere... Either way, the Xperia M5 is left feeling distinctly average by comparison, as well as a disappointing follow-up to last year's model.

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20/100

Know Your Mobile | Paul Briden

Best avoided. The Xperia M5 is severely lacking in several key areas and there are much, MUCH better smartphones at the same price

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Dimensions

145 x 72 x 7.6 mm
5.71 x 2.83 x 0.3 in


Weight

142.5 g
5.03 oz


Screen

Size: 5 inches diagonal
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Screen Density: 441 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio: 66 %


Storage

Built-in Storage: 16GB
Expandable Storage: MicroSD


Camera

Main Camera: 21.5 megapixels with LED Flash, 4k video recording
Secondary Camera: 13 megapixels


SIM standard

Nano SIM
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Water & Dust Resistance

IP68 Rating: Protection from contact with harmful dust, and protection from immersion in water up to a depth of 30m for up to 30 minutes


Battery & Charging

Capacity: 2,600mAh
Removable Battery: No
Wireless Charging: Not Available
Quick Charge: Not Available


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