Detailed comparison and review of Sony XPERIA M5 and Apple iPhone SE. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA M5 | Apple iPhone SE |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | E5603 | A1723 | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 145 mm | 123.8 mm | Sony XPERIA M5 has greater height than Apple iPhone SE. |
| Width | 72 mm | 58.6 mm | Sony XPERIA M5 has greater width than Apple iPhone SE. |
| Depth | 7.6 mm | 7.6 mm | Both phones are the same depth. |
| Weight | 143 g | 113 g | Apple iPhone SE is lighter than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Body Colour | White | Black | Gold | Rose gold | Silver | Gold | Space grey | |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, glass, satin aluminium | |
| Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA M5 is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68, IP65, IPX8, IPX5, IP6X | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.355 W/kg (body), 0.207 W/kg (head) | 1.17 W/kg (body), 1.17 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Lightning |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | - | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA M5 | Apple iPhone SE |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | Retina Display with IPS technology | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 4" | Sony XPERIA M5 has larger screen size than Apple iPhone SE. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1136 x 640 pixels | Sony XPERIA M5 has better screen resolution than Apple iPhone SE. |
| Display Format | Full HD | - | |
| Pixel Density | - | 326 ppi | |
| Max Brightness | - | 500 cd/m² | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 800:1 | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Scratch-resistant glass | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA M5 | Apple iPhone SE |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek Helio X10 | Apple A9 | |
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| Clock Speed | 2 GHz | - | |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | - | |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | PowerVR G6200 | - |
| MEMORY | Sony XPERIA M5 | Apple iPhone SE |
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| RAM | 3 GB | - | |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 16 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| User Memory | 10 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB | - |
| CAMERA | Sony XPERIA M5 | Apple iPhone SE |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 21.5 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA M5 has better camera resolution than Apple iPhone SE. |
| Sensor Type | - | BSI | |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
| Lens Aperture | - | F/2.2 | |
| Lens Construction | - | 5-element | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | 5x | 3x | Sony XPERIA M5 has better digital zoom than Apple iPhone SE. |
| Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
| Special Effects | Super Vivid, Creative effect | - | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, Sweep Panorama, SteadyShot, Auto scene detection mode | Burst mode, Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Timer mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection, smile shutter | Face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Cinematic video stabilisation, Superior Auto, Object tracking, Sound Photo, Hybrid Auto focus | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Cinematic video stabilisation, Focus Pixels, Cinematic video stabilisation, Live Photo, Playback zoom, Hybrid IR filter, Improved noise reduction, Exposure control |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 13 Megapixel | 1.2 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA M5 has better front camera resolution than Apple iPhone SE. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | - | BSI | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Burst mode, Timer mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | Apple iPhone SE has face detection. |
| Light Source (Front) | - | Retina Flash | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1280 x 720 (720p) | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | FaceTime HD camera, Exposure control |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA M5 | Apple iPhone SE |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2600 mAh | - | |
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| Standby Time | 671 hours | 240 hours | Sony XPERIA M5 has longer standby time than Apple iPhone SE. |
| Talk Time | 731 minutes | 840 minutes | Apple iPhone SE has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 731 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 656 hrs Playback (Music): up to 62.5 hrs Playback (video): up to 8 hrs Talk (GSM): up to 709 min Standby (GSM): up to 671 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 607 hrs |
Talk (3G): up to 840 min Standby: up to 240 hrs Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 13 hrs Playback (video): up to 13 hrs Playback (audio): up to 50 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA M5 | Apple iPhone SE |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 5.0 (Lollipop) | iOS | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
| Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA M5 | Apple iPhone SE |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA, VoLTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, GATT | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| WLAN Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC | - | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Sony XPERIA M5 | Apple iPhone SE |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, ASF, PCM, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, LPCM, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, OTA | WAV, AAC, AIFF, PCM, Audible, MP3, Apple Lossless, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | VC-1, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX, 3GP, H.264, H.263, WebM, VP8, VP9, H.265 | AVI, MOV, M-JPEG, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V | |
| Sound Enhancements | 3D surround sound (VPT) | - |
| FEATURES | Sony XPERIA M5 | Apple iPhone SE |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, hall sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass | |
| Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, multitasking, sharing media via DLNA, Screen capture, xLOUD technology, SensMe technology, intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, battery STAMINA mode, Throw function, Noise Cancellation Technology, Clear Phase technology, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Clear Stereo, Dynamic normaliser, Alarm Clock | Multitasking, FaceTime, AirPlay wireless streaming, AirPrint wireless printing, iCloud Photo Sharing, AirDrop function, Apple TV support (2nd, 3rd), Wi-Fi Calling, iBeacon microlocation, CarPlay function, Family Sharing feature, QuickType keyboard, iCloud Keychain, Spotlight Search, Notification Center, M9 motion coprocessor |
| OTHERS | Sony XPERIA M5 | Apple iPhone SE |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Headset, USB cable, power adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65, IPX5, IPX8, IP6X | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 35 °C | |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | 0 °C | |
| Humidity Range Operating | - | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |
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