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Sony Xperia M5 Dual vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Sony Xperia M5 Dual
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Sony Xperia M5 Dual

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Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
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Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact

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Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Even

Faster chip

Even

Bigger battery

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Sony Xperia M5 Dual

Better display

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact

Lighter body

Sony Xperia M5 Dual

Best value for money

Even

Full specs comparison

Display

SpecSony Xperia M5 DualSony Xperia XZ2 Compact
Size (inches)55
Panel TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution Height19202160
Resolution Width10801080
PPI441483
Glass TypeScratch-resistant glassCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Screen-to-body6673.5

Platform

SpecSony Xperia M5 DualSony Xperia XZ2 Compact
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPUPowerVR G6200Adreno 630
Chipset NameHelio X10Snapdragon 845
Process (nm)2810
OS NameAndroidAndroid
OS Version5.08.0

Memory

SpecSony Xperia M5 DualSony Xperia XZ2 Compact
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Variants16GB 3GB RAM64GB 4GB RAM

Main Camera

SpecSony Xperia M5 DualSony Xperia XZ2 Compact
Video4K@30fps, HDR4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@960fps
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Count11
Lens21.2 MP, f/2.2
Wide19 MP, f/2, 25mm, (wide)

Selfie Camera

SpecSony Xperia M5 DualSony Xperia XZ2 Compact
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Count11
Lens13 MP, f/25 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide)

Battery

SpecSony Xperia M5 DualSony Xperia XZ2 Compact
Capacity (mAh)26002870
ChemistryLi-IonLi-Ion
music playUp to 62 h 30 min
stand byUp to 495 h (2G) / Up to 504 h (3G)
talk timeUp to 11 h 49 min (2G) / Up to 12 h 11 min (3G)
Wired Charging (W)18

Body

SpecSony Xperia M5 DualSony Xperia XZ2 Compact
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frame
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Height (mm)145135
Thickness (mm)7.612.1
Weight (g)142.6168
Width (mm)7265

Launch

SpecSony Xperia M5 DualSony Xperia XZ2 Compact
Announced2015, August. Released 2015, September2018, February. Released 2018, April
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Network

SpecSony Xperia M5 DualSony Xperia XZ2 Compact
2G BandsGSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G BandsHSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - E5633, E5643, E5663HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100
4G Bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - E56331, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 MbpsHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat15 800/150 Mbps
TechnologyGSM, HSPA, LTEGSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

SpecSony Xperia M5 DualSony Xperia XZ2 Compact
Bluetooth4.15
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASSGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
RadioFM radio, RDSNo
USB TypeType-C
USB Version2.03.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5

Sound

SpecSony Xperia M5 DualSony Xperia XZ2 Compact
3.5mm JackYesNo
LoudspeakerYesYes, with stereo speakers

Features

SpecSony Xperia M5 DualSony Xperia XZ2 Compact
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Sony Xperia M5 Dual and Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact packs a 2870 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

Sony Xperia M5 Dual reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 21.2 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.

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