Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs Sony Xperia M5 (E5603)
Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 XL vs Sony Xperia M5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
20.1
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3340
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
21.2
MP
MP
13mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
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21 Common items in both devices |
Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | |
Model | Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Xperia M5 (E5603) |
Other model names | Microsoft Lumia 950 XL RM-1100, Microsoft Cityman | Sony Xperia M5 4G LTE E5603, Sony Holly SS |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | feature not registered |
Brand | Microsoft | Sony |
Release date | 11/20/2015 | 9/1/2015 |
Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in) | 72 x 145 millimeters (2.83 x 5.71 in) |
Weight | 165 grams (5.78 ounces) | 142 grams (4.97 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | |
Display type | AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.7" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~66% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 515 PPI | 441 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | |
System version | Windows 10 Mobile | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 5.1 Lollipop |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm) | 64bit: MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 430 | PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (27GB available) | 16GB (9GB available) |
External storage | Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | EMEA: LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40) USA: LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41) | LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 20.1 megapixels | 21.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5376x3744 pixels | 5312x3984 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Triple LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Iris scanner Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3340 mAh | 2600 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 19 hours | 12 hours |
Standby | 288 hours (12 days) | 656 hours (27.3 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White • ClearBlack display • Carl Zeiss optics camera • Qi Wireless charging • Microsoft Continuum • 15GB OneDrive • WiFi hotspot | • Colors: Black, White, Gold • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Sony Clear Audio+ • Exmor RS sensor camera • Miracast • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5m and 30min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) | Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |