Design
- Neat, simple design
- Water-proofing is a welcome perk that gives the Xperia M5 an extra edge
Display
- Good display - gets great marks in terms of maximum brightness and has fairly accurate color rendition
Software
- Xperia launcher on top of Android runs nicely, and looks good
- A lot of bloatware comes preinstalled
Performance
- Decent speed/performance
Camera
- Decent front and back cameras (although a little sluggish)
Audio
- Average loudspeaker
Battery
- Good battery life
More
- Very well-made and durable