Sony Xperia M5

16 GB, White, 5", Single SIM, 21.50 Mpx, 4G
Currently out of stock

Product details

Thanks to Sony's classic omnibalance design, the Xperia M5 not only looks extremely good, but is also extremely durable. With stainless steel corners and a stylish and sturdy frame, the phone is ideally
protected from the elements.
With a waterproof Android smartphone, you don't have to worry about getting caught in a rain shower or getting your phone dirty. The Xperia M5 is both dustproof and waterproof, making sure you can enjoy your day without limits.

Most of the time there is only one chance for the perfect photo. That's why the Xperia M5 has the technology to capture every moment in unique images. So you shoot like a pro - with hybrid autofocus (0.25 seconds), 21.5 megapixels and extra sharp zoom.
Plus, you can capture special moments in stunning 4K quality - exactly as you experience them.
With its 13 megapixel front camera, fast autofocus and HDR mode, this smartphone is perfect for creating perfect selfies.

The Xperia M5 convinces with a battery life of up to 2 days. Whether on a city trip, a hiking tour, a meeting with friends or a series marathon of your favourite shows - the smartphone is always ready for action.

The device can be updated to Android 5.1.

Key specifications

Memory
3 GB
Storage capacity
16 GB
Display size (inches)
5"
Image resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Operating system
Android
Capacity
2600 mAh
Number of cameras
Single Camera
Documents
Item number
5688730

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
1300-5549
Release date
5.2.2016
External links

Colour

Colour group
White
Exact colour description
White

Smartphone features

Mobile features
3.5mm jack socket

Operating system

Operating system
Android
Operating System Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)

Display properties

Display size (inches)
5"
Screen technology
LCD
Image resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Aspect ratio
16:9
Pixel density
441 ppi
Colour depth
24 bits

Connectivity

Mobile phone standard
4G
Connectivity
Bluetooth
NFC
WiFi hotspot
WLAN
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b
Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a
Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g
Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n
Bluetooth version
4.1
Audio features
AAC

Camera properties

Number of cameras
Single Camera
Camera resolution
21.50 Mpx
Zoom
Digital Zoom
Front camera resolution
13 Mpx
Max. Video resolution
3840 x 2160 Pixels
Max. video resolution standard
4K

Interface

USB connector type
Micro USB

Processor

Mobile processor
MediaTek Helio X10
Number of processor cores
8 -Core
Processor clock frequency
2 GHz

Data storage properties

Memory
3 GB
Storage capacity
16 GB
Max. memory extension
200 GB
Memory card type
microSD

SIM

SIM card type
Nano SIM
SIM type
Single SIM
SIM slot
Nano SIM

Sensors

Sensors
Proximity sensor

Navigation system properties

Type of satellite navigation system
A-GPS
GLONASS
GPS
Navigation software
Google Maps

Battery properties

Capacity
2600 mAh

Durability

Protection type (IP code)
IP65
IP68

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
1 charger
1 manual

Product dimensions

Height
7.60 mm
Width
72 mm
Length
145 mm
Weight
143 g

Package dimensions

Length
19 cm
Width
19 cm
Height
3 cm
Weight
280 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 14.Google
  • 14.Nothing
  • 16.Sony
  • 17.Cat
  • 18.Crosscall

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 22.ASUS
  • 22.Fairphone
  • 24.Motorola
  • 25.Cat
  • 26.Sony

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 16.Nothing
  • 17.Motorola
  • 17.Sony
  • 17.ZTE
  • 20.realme
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good82/100
Stiftung Warentest21 HandysReleaseOctober 2016

Das Sony Xperia M5 ist ein stabiles Android-Smartphone mit einem guten, großen und sehr hochauflösenden Display. Das Gerät ist laut Anbieter wassergeschützt und übersteht den zusätzlichen Tauchtest ohne Probleme. Das Gerät eignet sich sehr gut für Surfen und E-Mail und gut für GPS und Navigation...

Very good85/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseFebruary 2016
  • PositiveIP-Zertifizierung
  • Positivegutes Display
  • Positivehochauflösende Bilder bei Tageslicht
  • Negativefehlender Fingerprintsensor
  • NegativeKein Frontlicht
  • Negativeschwacher Akku

Das Sony Xperia M5 überzeugt im Test mit seiner tollen Verarbeitung und gutem 5-Zoll-Display. Die beiden Kameras knipsen scharfe und hochauflösende Bilder ? bei Aufnahmen in Dunklen gerät das Sony jedoch ins Straucheln. Abzüge gibt es auch bei der Akkuleistung.