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Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) vs Blu Vivo XI+ Plus (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M5 vs Blu Vivo XI+ Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Vivo XI+ Plus X Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) 11Points
5"
IPS

1080x1920

21.2
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Blu Vivo XI+ Plus (128GB) Compare Sony Xperia M5 X
6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

16
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Vivo XI+ Plus (128GB)

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Xperia M5 (E5603)} 11 Advantages Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) vs Vivo XI+ Plus (128GB)} 18 Advantages Blu Vivo XI+ Plus (128GB)
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)40%
Lighter
vs199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)3%
Thinner
vs7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+441 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs402 PPI
+(back) 21.2MP1%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (9GB available)vs+128GB (114GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 200GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC156%
More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2246 pixels17%
Higher resolution screen
5"vs+6.2"24%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 13MPvs+(front) 16MP25%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.1 Lollipopvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAhvs+3050 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

23 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia M5 (E5603)Blu Vivo XI+ Plus (128GB)
ModelXperia M5 (E5603)Vivo XI+ Plus (128GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia M5 4G LTE E5603, Sony Holly SSBlu Vivo XI Plus V0311WW, Blu Vivo 11 Plus V0311WW
Country or region availablefeature not registeredSpainUSA(Global, International)
Spain, USA, (Global, International)
BrandSonyBlu
Release date9/1/20158/1/2018
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 145 millimeters (2.83 x 5.71 in)75.5 x 155 millimeters (2.97 x 6.1 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia M5 (E5603)Blu Vivo XI+ Plus (128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2246 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI402 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia M5 (E5603)Blu Vivo XI+ Plus (128GB)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1 LollipopAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia M5 (E5603)Blu Vivo XI+ Plus (128GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P60 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6200 MP4 700MhzARM Mali-G72 MP3 800Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia M5 (E5603)Blu Vivo XI+ Plus (128GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)128GB (114GB available)
External storageUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia M5 (E5603)Blu Vivo XI+ Plus (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,28,66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia M5 (E5603)Blu Vivo XI+ Plus (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)21.2 megapixels(dual camera)
16 megapixels
5MP depth 1/5"1.12µm
Main camera resolution5312x3984 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.1µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia M5 (E5603)Blu Vivo XI+ Plus (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia M5 (E5603)Blu Vivo XI+ Plus (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia M5 (E5603)Blu Vivo XI+ Plus (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia M5 (E5603)Blu Vivo XI+ Plus (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia M5 (E5603)Blu Vivo XI+ Plus (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh3050 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy12 hours21 hours
Standby656 hours (27.3 days)625 hours (26 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia M5 (E5603)Blu Vivo XI+ Plus (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• 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
• Colors: Black, Silver
• 2.5D curved glass
• 520nits / 19:9 display
• 2 silicone cases included
• Screen protector tempered glass
• DTS sound
• Quick Charger: 100% in 2.5 hours

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia M5 (E5603)Blu Vivo XI+ Plus (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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