Side by side comparison and review of Sony XPERIA M5 and CAT S42H+. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA M5 | CAT S42H+ |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer Model Number | E5603 | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch - Rugged | |
| Height | 145 mm | 161.3 mm | CAT S42H+ has greater height than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Width | 72 mm | 77.2 mm | CAT S42H+ has greater width than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Depth | 7.6 mm | 12.7 mm | Sony XPERIA M5 is narrower than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Weight | 143 g | 220 g | Sony XPERIA M5 is lighter than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Body Colour | White | Black | Gold | Black | |
| Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Shockproof, dustproof, splashproof, waterproof, sandproof, dirtproof, chemical-resistant, drop-proof, bleach resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68, IP65, IPX8, IPX5, IP6X | IP68, IP69 | |
| SAR Value | 0.355 W/kg (body), 0.207 W/kg (head) | - | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
Micro-USB Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | - | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA M5 | CAT S42H+ |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 5.5" | CAT S42H+ has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1440 x 720 pixels | Sony XPERIA M5 has better screen resolution than CAT S42H+. |
| Display Format | Full HD | HD+ | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 18:9 | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Scratch-resistant glass | - |
| PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA M5 | CAT S42H+ |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek Helio X10 | MediaTek Helio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 1.8 GHz | Sony XPERIA M5 has higher clock speed than CAT S42H+. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | Quad-core | Sony XPERIA M5 has higher processor core quantity than CAT S42H+. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA M5 has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | PowerVR G6200 | - |
| MEMORY | Sony XPERIA M5 | CAT S42H+ |
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| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 32 GB | CAT S42H+ has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| User Memory | 10 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 128 GB |
| CAMERA | Sony XPERIA M5 | CAT S42H+ |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | 21.5 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA M5 has better camera resolution than CAT S42H+. |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
| Lens Aperture | - | F/2.0 | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | 5x | - | |
| Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
| Special Effects | Super Vivid, Creative effect | - | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, Sweep Panorama, SteadyShot, Auto scene detection mode | - | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection, smile shutter | - | Sony XPERIA M5 has face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | - | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Cinematic video stabilisation, Superior Auto, Object tracking, Sound Photo, Hybrid Auto focus | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 13 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA M5 has better front camera resolution than CAT S42H+. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA M5 | CAT S42H+ |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2600 mAh | 4200 mAh | CAT S42H+ has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA M5. |
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| Standby Time | 671 hours | 840 hours | CAT S42H+ has longer standby time than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Talk Time | 731 minutes | 1860 minutes | CAT S42H+ has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 731 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 656 hrs Playback (Music): up to 62.5 hrs Playback (video): up to 8 hrs Talk (GSM): up to 709 min Standby (GSM): up to 671 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 607 hrs |
Standby: up to 840 hrs Talk: up to 1860 min Mixed usage: up to 2 days |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA M5 | CAT S42H+ |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 5.0 (Lollipop) | Android 10 | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA M5 | CAT S42H+ |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | LTE, VoLTE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | Wi-Fi | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, GATT | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| WLAN Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC | - | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Sony XPERIA M5 | CAT S42H+ |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, ASF, PCM, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, LPCM, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, OTA | - | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | VC-1, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX, 3GP, H.264, H.263, WebM, VP8, VP9, H.265 | - | |
| Sound Enhancements | 3D surround sound (VPT) | - |
| FEATURES | Sony XPERIA M5 | CAT S42H+ |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, hall sensor | - | |
| Additional Phone Features | Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, multitasking, sharing media via DLNA, Screen capture, xLOUD technology, SensMe technology, intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, battery STAMINA mode, Throw function, Noise Cancellation Technology, Clear Phase technology, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Clear Stereo, Dynamic normaliser, Alarm Clock | Programmable push-to-talk button, guaranteed upgrade to Android 11 |
| OTHERS | Sony XPERIA M5 | CAT S42H+ |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | - | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65, IPX5, IPX8, IP6X | IP68, ISO 22196, IP69, MIL-STD 810H | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m | |
| Max Height of Shock Resistance | - | 1.8 m | |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 55 °C | |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -25 °C |
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