Sony Xperia M5

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Sony Xperia M5 Price

At the time of it's release in 2015, September, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Sony Xperia M5 was about 110 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery capacity of Sony Xperia M5?

The Sony Xperia M5 has a 2600 mAh battery.

What is the display size of Sony Xperia M5?

The Sony Xperia M5 has a 5.0 inch display.

What is the processor of Sony Xperia M5?

The Sony Xperia M5 is powered by a MediaTek Helio X10 processor.

How to reset or factory restore Sony Xperia M5 device?

There are several ways to reset or factory restore a Sony Xperia M5 device. Here are the most common and recommended methods: Method 1: Using the Power button and volume keys 1. Turn off the device by pressing and holding the power button until it switches off. 2. Press and hold the power button and the volume down button simultaneously for about 20 seconds. 3. The device will enter the bootloader mode. Release the buttons and connect the device to the computer using a USB cable. 4. Open a reliable flashing tool such as Fastboot or Sony Flashing tool and navigate to the device's firmware. 5. Select the firmware and start the flashing process. Wait for the device to restart later. Method 2: Using the Recovery Mode 1. Turn off the device by pressing and holding the power button until it switches off. 2. Press and hold the power button and the volume up button simultaneously for about 20 seconds. 3. The device will enter the recovery mode. Release the buttons and locate "Wipe data/factory data reset" option. 4. Select "Yes – Erase user data/factory data" and confirm with "Yes – Erase all user data". 5. Wait for the device to reboot and start the setup process. Method 3: Using the Fastboot command 1. Open a command prompt on your computer and connect the device to the computer using a USB cable. 2. Run the following command to check whether the device is connected: `fastboot devices`. 3. Run the following command to boot the device into bootloader mode: `fastboot reboot bootloader`. 4. Run the following command to flash the firmware: `fastboot flash firmware firmware.img`. 5. Wait for the device to reboot and start the setup process. It is recommended to use the recovery mode or the Fastboot command to reset your device as it ensures that the device is unlocked and all data is erased completely. Using the power button and volume keys method may end up bricking the device if done incorrectly. Always make a backup of your data before resetting your device.


Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - E5603, E5653
: 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
: IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

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
: 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
Positioning: 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

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