Detailed comparison and review of Sony XPERIA M5 and Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA M5 | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | E5603 | G3221 | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 145 mm | 165 mm | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has greater height than Sony XPERIA M5. |
Width | 72 mm | 79 mm | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has greater width than Sony XPERIA M5. |
Depth | 7.6 mm | 8.1 mm | Sony XPERIA M5 is narrower than Sony XPERIA M5. |
Weight | 143 g | 188 g | Sony XPERIA M5 is lighter than Sony XPERIA M5. |
Body Colour | White | Black | Gold | Black | White | Gold | |
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) | 1.12 W/kg (body), 0.43 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | FM radio | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | - | Single-SIM |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA M5 | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra |
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Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | IPS | TFT | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 6" | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA M5. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
Display Format | Full HD | Full HD | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Display Enhancement Technology | - | Super Vivid mode | |
Display Features | - | 2.5D Glass, Image Enhance Technology | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Scratch-resistant glass | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA M5 | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra |
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Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek Helio X10 | MediaTek | |
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Processor Number | - | MT6757 | |
Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra 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 | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | PowerVR G6200 | Mali T880 MP2 |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA M5 | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra |
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RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has more RAM than Sony XPERIA M5. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 32 GB | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA M5. |
User Memory | 10 GB | 24 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA M5 | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 21.5 Megapixel | 23 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA M5. |
Sensor Size | - | 1/2.3" | |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS sensor | Sony Exmor RS IMX300 sensor | |
Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | - | F/2.0 | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 120 mm | |
Digital Zoom | 5x | 5x | Both phones have the same digital zoom. |
Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
Special Effects | Super Vivid, Creative effect | HDR, Creative effect | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Burst mode, Sweep Panorama, SteadyShot, Auto scene detection mode | Red-Eye Reduction, Panorama, AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, Timeshift burst, Superior Auto mode, low-light shots | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection, smile shutter | Smile shutter | Both phones have face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Cinematic video stabilisation, Superior Auto, Object tracking, Sound Photo, Hybrid Auto focus | Quick Launch, Object tracking, Scene recognition, Sound Photo, Quick Capture, Hybrid Auto focus, Touch Capture, Hand Shutter, Stereo Audio Recording, geotagging |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 13 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA M5. |
Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/2.6" | |
Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX234 sensor | |
Lens Type (Front) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.0 | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | Smart Selfie Flash | |
Camera Modes (Front) | - | Low-light shots | |
Light Source (Front) | - | Flash | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | - | Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA M5 | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2600 mAh | 2700 mAh | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA M5. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Pump Express+ 2.0 Quick Charge technology | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has fast charging technology. |
Standby Time | 671 hours | 708 hours | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has longer standby time than Sony XPERIA M5. |
Talk Time | 731 minutes | 796 minutes | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra 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 |
Talk (GSM): up to 796 min Standby (GSM): up to 658 hrs Talk (3G): up to 713 min Standby (3G): up to 708 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 671 hrs Playback (Music): up to 3897 min Playback (video): up to 518 min |
CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA M5 | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 5.0 (Lollipop) | Android 7.0 Nougat | |
Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA M5 | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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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 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, GATT | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, GOEP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, AVCTP, BNEP, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, RFCOMM, GATT, HOGP, IOPT | |
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 | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC, EAP-PWD | |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Sony XPERIA M5 | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra |
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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, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, LPCM, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, MPEG1 Layer3, apt-X, OTA, MP4, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, 3GPP | |
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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 | AVI, MPEG-4, DivX, 3GP, H.264, H.263, WebM, VP8, VP9, MPEG4-ASP, 3GPP | |
Sound Enhancements | 3D surround sound (VPT) | Surround sound (VPT) |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA M5 | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra |
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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, 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 | Text-to-Speech (text recognition), xLOUD technology, intelligent typing (SWIFTKEY), intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Multi Window, Clear Phase technology, Screen mirroring, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, Ultra STAMINA Mode, Smart backlight control, Alarm Clock, handwriting recognition, Noise suppression, Smart cleaner, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, STAMINA Mode, Screen zooming |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA M5 | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65, IPX5, IPX8, IP6X | - |