Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia M5 vs Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Comparison between Sony Xperia M5 and Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, ahead on Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Xperia M5 | Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 5.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| Battery & charging | 1.6 | 1.9 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia M5, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.1
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 441 ppi
- against 319 ppi
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 8.6 mm
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Weight
- 129 g
- against 142.5 g
- Usable Surface
- 70.6 %
- against 66 %
- Talk time
- 14 h
- against 12 h 11 min
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia M5 | Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR G6200 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 5.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes Best value | No |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Xperia M5 | Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold | Black, White, Green, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 72 mm | 64.9 mm |
| Body Height | 145 mm | 127.3 mm |
| Weight | 142.5 g | 129 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 66 % | 70.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia M5 | Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,600 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 12 h 11 min | 14 h Best value |
| Standby time | 671 h | 920 h Best value |
| Music playback time | 62 h 30 min | 110 h Best value |
Display
| Specification | Xperia M5 | Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ Best value | 4.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px Best value | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 441 ppi Best value | 319 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 839 :1 | 942 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Shatterproof Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia M5 | Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Xperia M5 | Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5 | Android 4.4 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5 Best value | 4 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia M5 | Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 Best value | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, TV-out, DLNA |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 0.32 W/kg Best value | 0.95 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.39 W/kg | 1.1 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.19 W/kg Best value | 0.69 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.4 W/kg Best value | 0.9 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia M5 | Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, aptX Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia M5 | Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | E5603, E5606, E5653 | D5803, D5833, SO-02G |
