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Sony Xperia E5 phone review — specs and Genze score

Sony Xperia E5 Specifications

Sony

Released 2016, May 15

5 GB RAM · Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)

  • 147g, 8.2mm thickness
  • Android 6.0
  • 16GB storage, microSDXC

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 4.5
Display 4.6
Performance 4.8
Camera 3.9
Body 5.2
Gaming 4.7
Software 4.4
Connectivity 1.6
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
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Genze total: 4.6/10

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Quick specifications

5.0"

720x1280 pixels

13MP

1080p

1.5GB RAM

MT6735

2300mAh

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4.6 /10
Performance 4.8/10
Battery 4.5/10
Display 4.6/10
Camera 3.9/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 4.7/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 1.6/10
Sensors 7.2/10
1.30 GHz BT 4.1 2016

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - F3311
??? HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - F3313
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - F3311
??? 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 28 - F3313
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Announced 2016, May. Released 2016, June
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 144 x 69 x 8.2 mm (5.67 x 2.72 x 0.32 in)
Weight 147 g (5.19 oz)
SIM ?? Nano-SIM
?? Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Type IPS LCD
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~69.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
Protection Scratch-resistant glass
OS Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Chipset Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Mali-T720MP2
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB 1.5GB RAM
Single 13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps
Single 5 MP, f/2.4
Video
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, aptX
Positioning GPS
NFC Yes
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Type Li-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable
Stand-by Up to 511 h (2G) / Up to 518 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 11 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 9 h 30 min (3G)
Music play Up to 65 h
Colors Graphite Black, White
Models F3311, F3313, C1604
SAR 1.08 W/kg (head) 1.34 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.46 W/kg (head) 0.46 W/kg (body)
Price About 120 EUR
Performance Basemark OS II 2.0: 575
Display Contrast ratio: 1243 (nominal), 2.386 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 62dB / Noise 67dB / Ring 69dB
Audio quality Noise -92.3dB / Crosstalk -91.9dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 47h

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sony Xperia E5 worth buying in 2026?

Sony Xperia E5 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.6/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

What is the battery capacity of Sony Xperia E5?

Sony Xperia E5 has a 2,300 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Sony Xperia E5 have?

Sony Xperia E5 features a 5.00-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does Sony Xperia E5 have?

Sony Xperia E5 is available with 5 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Sony Xperia E5?

Genze rates Sony Xperia E5 4.6/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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