Sony Packs More Photo Power Into Its Latest Xperia Smartphones

The new Xperia M5 features a 21.5-megapixel rear-facing camera with a 5X zoom, while the new Xperia C5 Ultra sports a 13MP camera front and rear.

Under its 6-inch HD display, the C5 Ultra features a 1.7GHz, 64-bit octa-core processor; 2GB of RAM; 16GB of built-in flash storage (expandable via a microSD card to 200GB); an aluminum frame; and a 2,930mAh battery.

The C5 Ultra is available in either single- or dual-SIM models and also includes Bluetooth 4.1, WiFi and WiFi hotspot connection capabilities. Built-in 13MP front and rear cameras offer plenty of photo options for users.

The Xperia C5 Ultra’s 6-inch HD display includes Sony’s Mobile Bravia Engine 2 television technology, which lets users see their videos and photos with clearer details. Also built in is Sony 3D Surround Sound technology with Clear Audio+ sound improvement software and other sound enhancements.

The C5 Ultra comes in black, white and glossy soft mint colors and runs on the Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system. The handset is 6.46 inches long, 3.13 inches wide and 0.32 inches thick, while weighing about 6.6 ounces.

The Xperia M5 includes a 5-inch full HD display, a 64-bit 2GHz octa-core processor, 3GB of RAM, 16GB of built-in flash memory (which is expandable with a microSD card to 200GB) and a 2,600mAh battery.

The Xperia M5 meets IP 65 and IP 68 standards for water and dust resistance, making the device safe to use around water and in tough environmental conditions. The phone is available in gold, black and white and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop. The M5 is 5.7 inches long, 2.83 inches wide and 0.29 inches thick, and weighs about 5.03 ounces for a dual-SIM model.

The new Xperia M5 has an even more powerful rear-facing camera than its stablemate, with a 21.5MP camera that also includes a 5X zoom, bringing the features of a quality point-and-shoot camera to a smartphone. A 13MP selfie cam, which features integrated auto-focus and full-HD video recording capabilities, is also included.

With Sony’s STAMINA battery modes, Xperia users can stretch the life of their device’s batteries to give them more use time. An extended standby mode increases the available standby time by up to four times by turning off apps and functions when the display is not being used. An extended usage mode extends limited available usage time by up to 14 percent. An Ultra STAMINA Mode limits the phones to core functions—like calls and messages—to extend battery life as much as possible.