Sony Xperia M2 vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Sony Xperia M2 vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Sony Xperia M2Sony Xperia M2Global · 1GB · 8GB · Dual SIM
Sony Xperia M4 AquaSony Xperia M4 AquaInternational · 2GB · 8GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Sony Xperia M2
Sony Xperia M2
Global · 1GB · 8GB · Dual SIM
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Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
International · 2GB · 8GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
5.3
66 reviews
6.1
79 reviews

Technical specifications of the Sony Xperia M2 vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua

Specs where to buy Sony Xperia M2 Sony Xperia M2
Global · 1GB · 8GB · Dual SIM 		stores to buy Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
International · 2GB · 8GB
Inches 4.8" 5"
Resolution LowRes HD
Usable surface 64% useful 65% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 71.1 mm
139.7 mm
9.0 mm 		72.6 mm
145.5 mm
7.3 mm
Weight 148 g 136 g
Micro SnapD. 400
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 615
Octa-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 17.354
v? 		32.495
v?
Battery 2300 mAh 2400 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 0.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Sony Sony
Aliases D2303, D2305, D2306 E2303, E2306, E2353

Release Date
Release date February 2014,
10 years ago 		March 2015,
9 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global International

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Xperia M2
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Sony Xperia M2
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Size
71.1 mm • 139.7 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.6 mm • 145.5 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 148 g 136 g
Usable surface 64 % 65 %
Materials - -
Resistance - IP65
IP68
Colors
Black

White

Purple
Black

White

Silver

Red

Screen
Diagonal 4.8" 5"
Type LCD IPS • TFT LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution LowRes
540 x 960 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 229 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.6
6.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
6.9
7.8
Is it comfortable?
7.0
8.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
4.8
6.6
Number of reviews
66 reviews
79 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226/MSM8926 Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 1.5Ghz
CPU 4x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.5GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 305 Qualcomm Adreno 405 550 Mhz

RAM
RAM 1 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
17.354
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 0% of devices
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32.495
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 26% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 8 GB 8 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
5.2
6.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
5.4
6.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
3.9
5.4
Number of reviews
66 reviews
79 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony Exmor RS Sony Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- 100 - 3200
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 0.3 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
5.6
7.5
Quality of nighttime photos
2.9
5.5
Quality of selfies
2.9
6.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.0
6.9
Number of reviews
66 reviews
79 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE --
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Full Active Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.605 W/Kg on head
0.633 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 1.190 W/Kg on head
1.190 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.4
7.8
Quality of the GPS
6.8
7.2
And the WiFi?
7.3
7.7
Number of reviews
66 reviews
79 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
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2400 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 53%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 28%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
66 reviews
79 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 11 years ago
  • Android 5.0 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 41%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 58%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 43%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 57%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 23%
    Never
  • 30%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 5%
    Every two months or less
  • 26%
    Never
  • 29%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 8%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
66 reviews
79 reviews
Prices
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