Sony Xperia E5 vs Sony Xperia X Performance
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia E5
Price coming soon
Sony Xperia X Performance
Price coming soon
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia X Performance
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Xperia X Performance
Better display
Sony Xperia X Performance
Lighter body
Sony Xperia E5
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia E5 | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 294 | 441 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Screen-to-body | 69.4 | 68.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia E5 | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Mali-T720MP2 | Adreno 530 |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT6735 | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6.0 | 6.0.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia E5 | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
| Variants | 16GB 1.5GB RAM | — |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia E5 | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2 | — |
| Wide | — | 23 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia E5 | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.4 | 13 MP, f/2, 22mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia E5 | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2300 | 2700 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 65 h | — |
| stand by | Up to 511 h (2G) / Up to 518 h (3G) | — |
| talk time | Up to 11 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 9 h 30 min (3G) | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia E5 | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, aluminum back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 144 | 143.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 8.7 |
| Weight (g) | 147 | 164.4 |
| Width (mm) | 69 | 70.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia E5 | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, May. Released 2016, June | 2016, February 22. Released 2016, July 01 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia E5 | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - F3311 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - F8131, F8132 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - F3311 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41 - F8131, F8132 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia E5 | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia E5 | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia E5 | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia E5 and Sony Xperia X Performance are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia X Performance packs a 2700 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Xperia X Performance reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 23 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
Other popular comparisons
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Samsung compared to Apple
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Samsung compared to Google
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Samsung compared to Xiaomi
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Apple compared to Xiaomi
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Apple compared to Google
Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Apple iPhone 17
Samsung compared to Apple