The Sony Xperia M5 was a mid-range smartphone released in 2015. It featured a 5-inch 1080p display, a MediaTek Helio X10 processor, 3GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, a 21.5MP rear camera, and a 13MP front-facing camera.
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 |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
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| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - E5603, E5653 |
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| 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40 - E5653 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - E5603 |
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| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
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Launch
| Announced | 2015, August. Released 2015, September |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
| Dimensions | 145 x 72 x 7.6 mm (5.71 x 2.83 x 0.30 in) |
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| Weight | 142.5 g (5.04 oz) |
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| SIM | Nano-SIM |
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| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Display
| Type | IPS LCD |
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| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~66.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
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| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density) |
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| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass |
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Platform
| OS | Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) |
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| Chipset | Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm) |
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| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
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| GPU | PowerVR G6200 |
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Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
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| Internal | 16GB 3GB RAM |
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| eMMC 5.0 |
Main Camera
| Single | 21.2 MP, f/2.2, PDAF |
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| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
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| Video | 4K@30fps, HDR |
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Selfie camera
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, AF |
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| Video | 1080p@30fps |
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Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
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| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX |
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| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS |
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| NFC | Yes |
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| Radio | FM radio, RDS |
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| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
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Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
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Battery
| Type | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable |
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| Stand-by | Up to 671 h (2G) / Up to 656 h (3G) |
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| Talk time | Up to 11 h 49 min (2G) / Up to 12 h 11 min (3G) |
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| Music play | Up to 62 h 30 min |
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Misc
| Colors | Black, White, Gold |
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| Models | E5603, E5606, E5653 |
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| SAR | 0.32 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body) |
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| SAR EU | 0.19 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body) |
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| Price | About 110 EUR |
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Tests
| Performance | Basemark OS II 2.0: 860Basemark X: 7780 |
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| Display | Contrast ratio: 839 (nominal), 2.69(sunlight) |
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| Camera | Photo / Video |
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| Loudspeaker | Voice 65dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 68dB |
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| Audio quality | Noise -94.1dB / Crosstalk -93.4dB |
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