Although the Sony Xperia M5 sports a gorgeous screen and is quite a competent phone in so many ways, it is still a small and an uneconomical successor of the mid-ranged Sony Xperia M4 Aqua.

Warranting more storage and larger megapixels for a comparatively higher price, here's what the high-range Android smartphone makes available for users:

The Sony Xperia M5 - Pros

The Sony Xperia M5 features a sharp, powerful LCD; and just like its precursor, the Xperia M4 Aqua, it is waterproof and dustproof. In addition, it packs a robust non-removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery, which lasts for up to a couple of days, TechRadar reported.

Publicized as a "super mid-range" phone, the Sony Xperia M5 is said to have taken care of many elemental issues its predecessor used to have. Moreover, it is an ideal smartphone for selfie addicts as it boasts a mammoth 13MP front shooter paired with a 21.5MP primary camera, according to SonyMobile.

In terms of connectivity, the Xperia M5 comes with Bluetooth, WiFi, and 4G LTE connectivity. The Sony Xperia M5 also has a 16GB storage capacity, which can be further expanded up to 200 GB via microSD card.

The Sony Xperia M5 - Cons

Despite boasting an array of awe-inspiring features, the Sony Xperia M5 is not spared from flaws. For instance, the M5's camera is quite sluggish. As a result, taking photos require a few seconds to boot up and about a couple of seconds more for snapping pictures.

Moreover, the Sony Xperia M5 does not have much to offer for those who love playing games on their devices, thanks to the device's Mediatek Helio X10. Furthermore, despite being an upgrade to the Xperia M4 Aqua, the smartphone has not actually undergone a cosmetic overhaul and still bears a striking resemblance to its precursor.

All things considered, do you think the Sony Xperia M5 is still worth considering as your next smartphone? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!