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Entry-level · 2015

Sony Xperia M5

Our Take CPU benches behind recent entry-level phones like the Samsung Galaxy A04e

A basic entry-level phone with water resistance — but a smaller battery and 16GB storage show its age.

Strength IP68 water resistance
Watch out Smaller battery (2600mAh), 16GB storage
Skip if Heavy gaming or multitasking
5″ IPS LCD · 60Hz
Helio X10 3 / 16 GB
2600 mAh
21.2 MP 13 MP selfie
4G LTE NFC
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Full specifications

Display

5.0″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 1920 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic

A standard LCD panel. Fine indoors, watch out for sunlight legibility.

Screen size
5.0"
Panel type
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 × 1920 px
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Slow for 2026
HDR
Supported
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass

Performance

Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm) · 8-core 2.0 GHz · PowerVR G6200
Basic CPU

Best for messaging, calls, and light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.

Chipset
Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
Current CPU tier
Entry-level
Launch class
Lower mid-range
AnTuTu
56,743
CPU
8-core, 2.0 GHz
GPU
PowerVR G6200
Process
28 nm
CPU layout
8x Cortex A53 2.0 GHz

Camera

21 MP f/2.2 main · 13 MP selfie · 4K video
4K video

A standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.

Main camera
21 MP f/2.2
Front camera
13 MP f/2.0
Main sensor
Sony IMX230 Exmor RS, 1/2.4", 1.12µm
Slow motion
No, 30 fps
Video
4K @ 30 fps
4K video

Battery

2600 mAh
Plan to charge daily

Small by today's standards. Plan on charging once a day, twice if you're heavy.

Capacity
2600 mAh
Removable
No

Memory

3 GB RAM · 16 GB · expandable
Tight
RAM
3 GB
Tight for 2026
Storage
16 GB
Fills fast
Storage type
eMMC 5.0
Expandable
Yes

Connectivity

4G LTE · NFC · Wi-Fi 4
5G
No
4G LTE
Yes
NFC
Yes
Contactless
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth
4.1
GPS systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
USB
Micro-USB
3.5mm jack
Yes
IR blaster
No
SIM
1× Nano-SIM

Build & Design

5 g · 7.6 mm · IP68
Built to last
Height
145.0 mm
Width
72.0 mm
Thickness
7.6 mm
Weight
5 g
IP rating
IP68
Water resistant

Sensors

Accelerometer · proximity · compass
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Specifications sourced from GSMArena · Read full review

Independent Test Scores

Lab-tested scores from DXOMark — independent measurements, not manufacturer claims. Tap any card to view photo samples and the full review.

Camera
79 / 200
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Scores are on DXOMark's open-ended 0–200 scale. Higher is better.

How it stacks up against the rest.

Quick reads against a few phones in the same price tier. Tap any one for the deep comparison.

vs

Apple iPhone 6s

Wins on most 3 wins 1 loss
Sharper screen
1080 × 1920 vs 750 × 1334 resolution
52% larger battery capacity
2,600 mAh vs 1,715 mAh battery
Better protected
IP68 vs None protection · 5 g vs 143 g
Lower benchmark score
57k vs 175k AnTuTu
Full comparison
vs

Samsung Galaxy S6

Loses on most 1 win 4 losses
Better protected
IP68 vs None protection · 5 g vs 138 g
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs Super AMOLED panel · 1080 × 1920 vs 1440 × 2560 resolution
Lower benchmark score
57k vs 112k AnTuTu
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS
Starts with less storage
16 GB vs 32 GB baseline
Full comparison

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