Sony Xperia M5 Dual vs Sony Xperia X Performance
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia M5 Dual
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Sony Xperia X Performance
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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
Even
Lighter body
Sony Xperia M5 Dual
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia M5 Dual | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 441 | 441 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Screen-to-body | 66 | 68.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia M5 Dual | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | PowerVR G6200 | Adreno 530 |
| Chipset Name | Helio X10 | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.0 | 6.0.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia M5 Dual | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
| Variants | 16GB 3GB RAM | — |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia M5 Dual | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, HDR | 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 21.2 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Wide | — | 23 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia M5 Dual | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2 | 13 MP, f/2, 22mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia M5 Dual | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2600 | 2700 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 62 h 30 min | — |
| stand by | Up to 495 h (2G) / Up to 504 h (3G) | — |
| talk time | Up to 11 h 49 min (2G) / Up to 12 h 11 min (3G) | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia M5 Dual | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, aluminum back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 145 | 143.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.6 | 8.7 |
| Weight (g) | 142.6 | 164.4 |
| Width (mm) | 72 | 70.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia M5 Dual | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, August. Released 2015, September | 2016, February 22. Released 2016, July 01 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia M5 Dual | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - E5633, E5643, E5663 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - F8131, F8132 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - E5633 | 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 M5 Dual | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia M5 Dual | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia M5 Dual | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia M5 Dual 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.
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