Sony Xperia M5

265 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
camera (29)
portability (27)
usability (24)
performance (24)
screen (23)

Negative
battery (22)
sound (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 265 reviews of Sony Xperia M5. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People really like the screen and portability. The performance and usability are also appreciated, but many are critical about the sound and battery. There are some mixed views about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Xperia M5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Xperia M5

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Sony Xperia M5 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the screen and design are generally positive. The performance and price are also appreciated. There are some negative views about the usability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Max Parker (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Xperia M5

Sony's mobile division is in a strange place right now. It's killed off the Z series and launched the Xperia X and Xperia XA without altering the design formula it's used for years.

Mar, 2016

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Expert review by : James Rogerson (techradar.com)

Sony Xperia M5 review

More storage, more power, more megapixels – for a lot more money

Sharp, vibrant screen ; Stylish water-resistant design ; Solid battery life

Sluggish camera ; Too similar to M4 Aqua ; Performance isn't the best

The Sony Xperia M5 has a gorgeous screen and is a competent phone in every other way, but its a small, expensive upgrade on the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua.

Feb, 2017

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Expert review by : Alex Todd (recombu.com)

Sony Xperia M5 Review: In Depth

Sony Xperia M5 review: The new Xperia M5 was never originally meant to sell in the UK. It launched in the second half of 2015...

Clean design ; Great cameras ; Feature packed

Screen could be better ; Questionable aesthetic elements ; Weak graphical performance

The

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by (which.co.uk)

Sony Xperia M5 review

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Sony invites you to 'take photos like a pro' with the Sony Xperia M5. It's a mid-range mobile phone that offers great call quality. But does it have a long-lasting battery and fast processor? We spill the beans in our full review below.

Mar, 2016

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Expert review by : Alan Martin (alphr.com)

Sony Xperia M5 review: Shoots 13MP selfies, but is the rest of this phone any good?

Sony's mid-range Xperia packs a punch, especially if you care more about selfies than raw power

So, with the Xperia M5, you have a decidedly mid-range phone in a stylish-looking frame. That’s a pretty good proposition if it weren’t for the price: £299 is a lot for a handset like this, no matter how nice it looks when you look at what you can get...

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by : Robin-Leigh Chetty (techsmart.co.za)

Sony Xperia M5

A mid-range smartphone that surprises and intrigues, the Xperia M5 serves up a great display and camera combo that is an undoubted feather in Sony's cap.

Fantastically sharp and bright display; Solid performing camera; Good multitasking performance

Plastic frame feels slightly cheap

All in all, the Xperia M5 gets the necessary things right, and surprises (in a good way) on a few others. When I reflect on the Xperia M4 Aqua, this smartphone's predecessor, the slightly sub-par display and propensity to heat up come to mind. With the...

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : Paul Briden (knowyourmobile.com)

Sony Xperia M5 Review: Not Very Good At All...

The Sony Xperia M is targeted as a upper-mid-range handset retailing for an RRP of £300. This puts it in the same price bracket as the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo, members of the Samsung Galaxy A and C series, the Google Nexus 5X, and the Moto Z Play, and at...

Good screen, nice design, decent front camera

Poor processor, low battery life, bad primary camera

Best avoided. The Xperia M5 is severely lacking in several key areas and there are much, MUCH better smartphones at the same price

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Expert review by (dpreview.com)

Sony Xperia M5 Review

In terms of processing power, look and feel the Sony Xperia M5 is categorized below Sony's Xperia Z flagship line of smartphones. However, like the Z-models it's dust-proof and waterproof and has a lot to offer in the photography department. In the...

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Sony Xperia M5 waterproof smartphone

Sony Xperia M5 waterproof Android smartphone : Sony Mobile introduces the waterproof Xperia M5 to its growing line-up of mobile devices. Following Xperia M4 Aqua's success in raising the bar and defining the 'super mid-range' with its imaging...

Sony Xperia M5 price is yet to be announced. As soon as we receive a test sample, we will put this waterproof phone to the test and publish a Sony Xperia M5 review, including a sample photo gallery with high resolution pictures and sample videos. Visit...

Aug, 2015

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Expert review by : S21 (s21.com)

Sony Xperia M5 review

The Sony Xperia M5 offers most of the features of the flagship Z5, but for substantially less money. Its super-slim design is very nearly the same, and its 21.5 megapixel camera with 4K video makes the M5 one of Sony's best ever camera phones. The...

We have no problems justifying a 5-star rating for the Xperia M5. It has the star looks of a flagship handset, being lightweight, ultra-thin and waterproof into the bargain. The screen and twin cameras are impressive, and the speed and memory are just...

Feb, 2016