Detailed comparison and review of Sony XPERIA M5 and ZTE Axon M. 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 | ZTE Axon M |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | E5603 | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch - dual screen | |
| Height | 145 mm | 150.8 mm | ZTE Axon M has greater height than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Width | 72 mm | 71.6 mm | Sony XPERIA M5 has greater width than ZTE Axon M. |
| Depth | 7.6 mm | 12.1 mm | Sony XPERIA M5 is narrower than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Weight | 143 g | 230 g | Sony XPERIA M5 is lighter than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Body Colour | White | Black | Gold | Carbon black | |
| 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) | 1.2 W/kg (body), 1.05 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 USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | - | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA M5 | ZTE Axon M |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | TFT | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 5.2" | ZTE Axon M has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
| Display Format | Full HD | Full HD | |
| Pixel Density | - | 426 ppi | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Display Features | - | 2.5D Glass | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Scratch-resistant glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
| SECOND DISPLAY |
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| Second Display Type | - | LCD display - colour | |
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| Second Display Screen Size | - | 5.2" | |
| Second Display Resolution | - | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Second Display Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours |
| PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA M5 | ZTE Axon M |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek Helio X10 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | |
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| Processor Number | - | MSM8996 | |
| Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 2.15 GHz | ZTE Axon M has higher clock speed than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | Quad-core | Sony XPERIA M5 has higher processor core quantity than ZTE Axon M. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | PowerVR G6200 | - |
| MEMORY | Sony XPERIA M5 | ZTE Axon M |
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| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB | ZTE Axon M has more RAM than Sony XPERIA M5. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 64 GB | ZTE Axon M has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| User Memory | 10 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
| CAMERA | Sony XPERIA M5 | ZTE Axon M |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 0 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 21.5 Megapixel | - | |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| Digital Zoom | 5x | - | |
| Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
| Special Effects | Super Vivid, Creative effect | - | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, Sweep Panorama, SteadyShot, Auto scene detection mode | - | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection, smile shutter | - | Sony XPERIA M5 has face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | - | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | - | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Cinematic video stabilisation, Superior Auto, Object tracking, Sound Photo, Hybrid Auto focus | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 13 Megapixel | 20 Megapixel | ZTE Axon M has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Light Source (Front) | - | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Rear camera mode |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA M5 | ZTE Axon M |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2600 mAh | 3180 mAh | ZTE Axon M has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA M5. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | ZTE Axon M has fast charging technology. |
| Standby Time | 671 hours | 290 hours | Sony XPERIA M5 has longer standby time than ZTE Axon M. |
| Talk Time | 731 minutes | 1722 minutes | ZTE Axon M 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: up to 1722 min Standby: up to 290 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA M5 | ZTE Axon M |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 5.0 (Lollipop) | Android 7.1.2 (Nougat) | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA M5 | ZTE Axon M |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 12, Band 29, Band 30, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 700a, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11ac/b/g/n | |
| 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 | ZTE Axon M |
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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 | - | |
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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 | - | |
| Sound Enhancements | 3D surround sound (VPT) | Dolby Atmos sound technology | |
| Audio Processor | - | AKM 4962 |
| FEATURES | Sony XPERIA M5 | ZTE Axon M |
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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 | - | |
| 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 | TTY compatible, software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air) |
| OTHERS | Sony XPERIA M5 | ZTE Axon M |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65, IPX5, IPX8, IP6X | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) |
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