Sony Xperia M5 Arrives In Europe On February 8
It has been a while since the Sony Xperia M5 was first launched back in September 2015. Now, it has been reported that the phone will be available in Europe on February, with preorders now open and a start delivery date of February 8 for key markets in Europe. According to a report in Tech Times, the list of countries where the device is currently available includes Netherlands, Poland and the United Kingdom.
Based on details provided by U.K.'s Carphone Warehouse, which will handle some of the preorders in the country, customers who want to preorder the phone can choose from three colors: black, white and gold. The gold version, however, is only available through Carphone Warehouse and not with other retailers.
Among the best features of the phone is its 13-megapixel front camera with Sony's Exmor RS Sensor, which is considered to be one of the best front cameras available among flagships these days. This makes it a definite choice for selfie-loving consumers. According to the report, this is better than the older version's front camera, which was only at 5-megapixels. Its main camera is also better at 21.5-megapixels with Hybrid Autofocus and "super-sharp zoom."
The phone also sports a 5-inch display that has a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. Under the hood, it is powered by a Helio X10 64-bit octa-core chip of MediaTek paired with 3 GB of RAM. Internal storage is at 16 GB, which is expandable through a microSD card. The device comes pre-installed with Android 5.0 Lollipop.
The Sony Xperia M5 is also one of the phones listed that will be receiving the much-anticipated Android 6.0 Marshmallow update. According to earlier reports, the upgrade is expected within the first quarter of 2016.
Other hardware specs of the device also include a 2,600 mAh battery, which according to Sony will last up to two days on a single full charge.
Consumers can choose among several options which includes two-year contracts with network operator EE, where they can pay £14.99 (around $21) per month and £130 upfront payment. For Vodafone, it will cost £22 (around $31) per month with no upfront payment.
