In depth comparison and review of Sony XPERIA M5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 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 Z Fold2 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | E5603 | SM-F916B | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Folder - touch screen, dual screen | |
| Height | 145 mm | 159.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has greater height than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Width | 72 mm | 68 mm | Sony XPERIA M5 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Depth | 7.6 mm | 16.8 mm | Sony XPERIA M5 is narrower than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Weight | 143 g | 282 g | Sony XPERIA M5 is lighter than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Dimensions Details | - | Folded - 68 mm x 16.8 mm x 159.2 mm Unfolded - 128.2 mm x 6.9 mm x 159.2 mm |
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| Body Colour | White | Black | Gold | Thom Browne Gray | Mystic black, metallic blue hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic blue hinge | Mystic black, metallic gold hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic gold hinge | Mystic black, metallic red hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic red hinge | Mystic black, metallic silver hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic silver hinge | Mystic black | Mystic bronze | |
| Body Material | - | Gorilla glass 6 | |
| Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA M5 is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68, IP65, IPX8, IPX5, IP6X | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.355 W/kg (body), 0.207 W/kg (head) | 0.291 W/kg (head, LTE), 0.859 W/kg (head, 5G), 1.453 W/kg (body) | |
| 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 | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | - | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA M5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Foldable Display | - | Yes | |
| Display Design | - | Inward folding | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 7.6" | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2208 x 1768 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Display Format | Full HD | QXGA+ | |
| Pixel Density | - | 373 ppi | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 22.5:18 | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Display Features | - | Flex screen | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Scratch-resistant glass | Samsung Ultra Thin Glass, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
| SECOND DISPLAY |
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| Second Display Type | - | OLED display - colour | |
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| Second Display Screen Size | - | 6.2" | |
| Second Display Resolution | - | 2260 x 816 pixels | |
| Second Display Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours |
| UNFOLDED DISPLAY |
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| Unfolded Display Screen Size | - | 7.6 in | |
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| Unfolded Display Resolution | - | 2208 x 1768 pixels |
| PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA M5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek Helio X10 | - | |
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| Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 3.09 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 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 Z Fold2 5G |
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| RAM | 3 GB | 12 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more RAM than Sony XPERIA M5. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| User Memory | 10 GB | 220.6 GB | |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS 3.1 | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB | - |
| CAMERA | Sony XPERIA M5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 21.5 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA M5 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
| Lens Type | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 123 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | - | 1.12 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
| Digital Zoom | 5x | 10x | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better digital zoom than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Self-Timer Delay | Yes | Yes | |
| Special Effects | Super Vivid, Creative effect | HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, Sweep Panorama, SteadyShot, Auto scene detection mode | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, selfie mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, Night, Mountain, Single Take, Pro Video, NIGHT HYPERLAPSE | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection, smile shutter | Face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | High CRI LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Cinematic video stabilisation, Superior Auto, Object tracking, Sound Photo, Hybrid Auto focus | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Zoom-In Mic, AR Doodle, Microphone Control, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), Dual preview, Auto framing, Flex mode, Capture View mode |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/1.8 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 83 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.8 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has optical stabilisation of the second camera. |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Super Speed Dual Pixel AF |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 45 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 13 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA M5 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR, Grid Line | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - |
| SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | - | 10 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (2nd Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Front) | - | 1.22 μm |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA M5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2600 mAh | 4500 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA M5. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Super Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | |
| Standby Time | 671 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 731 minutes | 1860 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 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 11 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 11 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 18 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 83 hrs Talk (4G): up to 1860 min |
| CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA M5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 5.0 (Lollipop) | Android 10 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA M5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA, 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 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, 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 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n41, n77, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, GATT | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has UWB wireless technology. |
| 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 | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Sony XPERIA M5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 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, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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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, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | 3D surround sound (VPT) | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
| FEATURES | Sony XPERIA M5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 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, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
| Security Devices | - | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
| 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 | Multitasking, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, dual battery, Flex mode, Multi Active Window, Bluetooth Scalable Codec, Hinge CAM technology, App Pair, Split Screen Capture |
| OTHERS | Sony XPERIA M5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65, IPX5, IPX8, IP6X | VDE, SGS Eye Care Display Certification |
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