Sony Xperia M5 Dual
The Sony Xperia M5 Dual is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.0 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 145 x 72 x 7.6 mm (5.71 x 2.83 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
RAM3GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera2 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 441 PPI screen
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 142.6g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,600 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗2 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, August. Released 2015, September
Also Known As
Also known as Sony Xperia M5 E5633, E5643, E5663
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
441 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,600 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
142.6g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
145 x 72 x 7.6 mm (5.71 x 2.83 x 0.30 in)
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
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - E5633, E5643, E5663
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia M5 Dual does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Sony Xperia M5 Dual has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
The Sony Xperia M5 Dual is rated IP68 — IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).
Yes, the Sony Xperia M5 Dual supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Sony Xperia M5 Dual SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Sony Xperia M5 Dual has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Sony Xperia M5 Dual ships with Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop).
The Sony Xperia M5 Dual uses microUSB 2.0.
The Sony Xperia M5 Dual supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The Sony Xperia M5 Dual has 4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX.
