In depth comparison and review of Sony XPERIA M5 and Samsung Galaxy A52 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA M5 | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | E5603 | SM-A526B/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 145 mm | 159.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G has greater height than Sony XPERIA M5. |
Width | 72 mm | 75.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G has greater width than Sony XPERIA M5. |
Depth | 7.6 mm | 8.4 mm | Sony XPERIA M5 is narrower than Sony XPERIA M5. |
Weight | 143 g | 189 g | Sony XPERIA M5 is lighter than Sony XPERIA M5. |
Body Colour | White | Black | Gold | Awesome violet | Awesome blue | Awesome black | Awesome white | |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Water-resistant, dust-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68, IP65, IPX8, IPX5, IP6X | IP67 | |
SAR Value | 0.355 W/kg (body), 0.207 W/kg (head) | 1.42 W/kg (body), 2.7 W/kg (limb), 1.055 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | - | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA M5 | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | IPS | Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 6.5" | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA M5. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA M5. |
Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
Max Brightness | - | 800 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Display Enhancement Technology | - | Eye Comfort Shield, Real Smooth | |
Display Features | - | Infinity O display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Scratch-resistant glass | - |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA M5 | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek Helio X10 | - | |
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Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G has higher clock speed than Sony XPERIA M5. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA M5 has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | PowerVR G6200 | - |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA M5 | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
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RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G has more RAM than Sony XPERIA M5. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA M5. |
User Memory | 10 GB | 101.5 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA M5 | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 4 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 21.5 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA M5. |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
Lens Aperture | - | F/1.8 | |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 81 degree(s) | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Digital Zoom | 5x | 10x | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G has better digital zoom than Sony XPERIA M5. |
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 | Portrait mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection, smile shutter | - | Sony XPERIA M5 has face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | Flash | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Cinematic video stabilisation, Superior Auto, Object tracking, Sound Photo, Hybrid Auto focus | - |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
FOURTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Depth camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 13 Megapixel | 32 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA M5. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Focus free | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | Bokeh effect | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA M5 | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2600 mAh | 4500 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA M5. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Samsung Super Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G has fast charging technology. |
Standby Time | 671 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 731 minutes | 1920 minutes | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G 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 |
Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (video): up to 20 hrs Playback (audio): up to 120 hrs Talk (4G): up to 1920 min |
CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA M5 | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 5.0 (Lollipop) | - | |
User Interface | - | One UI | |
Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA M5 | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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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 12, Band 17, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
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 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n78, n40 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
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 | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
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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 | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | |
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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 | MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | 3D surround sound (VPT) | - |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA M5 | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, hall sensor | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader (under display) | |
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 | Samsung KNOX, Game Booster, Virtual Proximity Sensing, dual stereo speakers |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA M5 | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Headset, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65, IPX5, IPX8, IP6X | IP67, SGS | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1 m |