Sony Xperia M4 Aqua vs Sony Xperia M5 vs Sony Xperia XA: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Sony Xperia M4 Aqua vs Sony Xperia M5 vs Sony Xperia XA. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Sony Xperia M4 AquaSony Xperia M4 AquaInternational · 2GB · 16GB
Sony Xperia M5Sony Xperia M5Global · 3GB · 16GB · E5633 Dual SIM
Sony Xperia XASony Xperia XAGlobal · 2GB · 16GB · Dual SIM
Technical data sheets

Basics
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
International · 2GB · 16GB
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Sony Xperia M5
Sony Xperia M5
Global · 3GB · 16GB · E5633 Dual SIM
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Sony Xperia XA
Sony Xperia XA
Global · 2GB · 16GB · Dual SIM
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		5.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.6Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.8Camera 5.5Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 4.8 Connectivity 5.7 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.5 Battery 4.5 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
6.1
79 reviews
7.4
27 reviews
7.1
30 reviews

Technical specifications of the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua vs Sony Xperia M5 vs Sony Xperia XA

Specs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua price comparison Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
International · 2GB · 16GB 		stores to buy Sony Xperia M5 Sony Xperia M5
Global · 3GB · 16GB · E5633 Dual SIM 		Sony Xperia XA price compare Sony Xperia XA
Global · 2GB · 16GB · Dual SIM
Inches 5" 5" 5"
Resolution HD FHD HD
Usable surface 65% useful 66% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.6 mm
145.5 mm
7.3 mm 		72.0 mm
145.0 mm
7.6 mm 		66.8 mm
143.6 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 136 g 142 g 137 g
Micro SnapD. 615
Octa-Core 		Helio X10
Octa-Core 		Helio P10
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 32.564
v? 		56.743
v? 		50.000
v?
Battery 2400 mAh 2600 mAh 2300 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS
1
21 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX230 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · Unknow
IMX258
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 12.8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand Sony Sony Sony
Aliases E2303, E2306, E2353 E5633, E5643, E5663 F3111, F3113, F3115

Release Date
Release date March 2015,
9 years ago 		August 2015,
8 years ago 		May 2016,
7 years ago
State On Sale On Sale Not available
Market International Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Sony Xperia M5
Sony Xperia XA
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Sony Xperia M5
Sony Xperia XA
Size
72.6 mm • 145.5 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.0 mm • 145.0 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
66.8 mm • 143.6 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 136 g 142 g 137 g
Usable surface 65 % 66 % 71 %
Materials - Metal -
Resistance IP65
IP68 		IP65
IP68 		-
Colors
Black

White

Silver

Red
Black

White

Gold
Black

White

Gold

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5" 5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS • BRAVIA engine 2
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 294 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Sony BRAVIA Mobile engine 2
  • Minimum pencil hardness >9H
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
  • Minimum pencil hardness >9H

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.6
7.0
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.8
8.3
8.5
Is it comfortable?
8.0
8.5
8.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.6
7.2
7.0
Number of reviews
79 reviews
27 reviews
30 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 1.5Ghz MediaTek Helio X10 2.0 (MT6795) MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) 1.8GHz
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.5GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 405 550 Mhz PowerVR G6200 700MHz ARM Mali-T860 MP2

RAM
RAM 2 GB 3 GB 2 GB
Type -- -- --

Antutu
Score
32.564
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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56.743
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 44% of devices
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50.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 13% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.7
8.1
5.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.9
7.9
7.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
5.4
7.3
5.8
Number of reviews
79 reviews
27 reviews
30 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 21 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony Exmor RS Sony IMX230 Exmor RS Sony IMX258
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2 Unknow
ISO 100 - 3200 100 - 3200 --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.4" 1/3.06"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		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
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • 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
  • 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

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 12.8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- --
Others
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
79
Mobile
81
Photo
75
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.5
8.3
8.2
Quality of nighttime photos
5.5
7.1
6.1
Quality of selfies
6.3
7.6
7.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.9
7.4
7.8
Number of reviews
79 reviews
27 reviews
30 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • 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)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol)
  • AVDTP (Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • BNEP (Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
  • SDAP (Service Discovery Application Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol)
  • AVDTP (Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • BNEP (Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • 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 		0.187 W/Kg on head
0.397 W/Kg on body 		0.459 W/Kg on head
0.624 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 		0.321 W/Kg on head
1.394 W/Kg on body 		0.570 W/Kg on head
1.230 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.8
8.2
8.2
Quality of the GPS
7.2
8.1
7.9
And the WiFi?
7.7
8.4
8.0
Number of reviews
79 reviews
27 reviews
30 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
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2600 mAh
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2300 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 28%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 41%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 4%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
  • 20%
    Less than half day
  • 37%
    Less than a day
  • 23%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
79 reviews
27 reviews
30 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 5.0 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 5.0 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 19%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 53%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 43%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 26%
    Never
  • 29%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 8%
    Every two months or less
  • 13%
    Never
  • 25%
    Once a year
  • 54%
    Every six months
  • 8%
    Every two months or less
  • 15%
    Never
  • 31%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 15%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
79 reviews
27 reviews
30 reviews
Prices
From $ 105 --
From $ 1,314 --
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