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Sony Xperia M5 Dual
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Sony Xperia M5 Dual

Released: 2015, August. Released 2015, SeptemberPrice: About 110 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUPowerVR G6200
NFCYes
SAR0.32 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~66.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandSony
ModelSony Xperia M5 Dual
PriceAbout 110 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, White, Gold
ModelsE56333E5643, E5663, E5633
SAR EU0.19 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body)
Single13 MP, f/2.0, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight142.6 g (5.04 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 839 (nominal), 2.69(sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - E5633, E5643, E5663
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - E5633
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal16GB 3GB RAM
Released2015, August. Released 2015, September
Stand-byUp to 495 h (2G) / Up to 504 h (3G)
Announced2015, August. Released 2015, September
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 11 h 49 min (2G) / Up to 12 h 11 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions145 x 72 x 7.6 mm (5.71 x 2.83 x 0.30 in)
Music playUp to 62 h 30 min
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 65dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 68dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 860Basemark X: 7780
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -94.1dB / Crosstalk -93.4dB

Sony Xperia M5 Dual Overview

About Sony Xperia M5 Dual Sony Xperia M5 Dual is a discontinued device from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Sony Xperia M5 Dual has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 3GB RAM with Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Sony Xperia M5 Dual can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Sony Xperia M5 Dual?

The Sony Xperia M5 Dual supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Sony Xperia M5 Dual support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Sony devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Sony Xperia M5 Dual void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia M5 Dual will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Xperia M5 Dual run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Xperia M5 Dual.