Sony Xperia E5
The Sony Xperia E5 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 144 x 69 x 8.2 mm (5.67 x 2.72 x 0.32 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
RAM5GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 147g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, May. Released 2016, June
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
RAM
5GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
147g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
144 x 69 x 8.2 mm (5.67 x 2.72 x 0.32 in)
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - F3311
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia E5 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Sony Xperia E5 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Sony Xperia E5 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Sony Xperia E5 SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Sony Xperia E5 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Sony Xperia E5 ships with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).
The Sony Xperia E5 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Sony Xperia E5 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Sony Xperia E5 has 4.1, A2DP, aptX.
