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Sony Xperia M4 Aqua

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Text: Ravi Sharma,TOI Tech Sony's new Xperia M4 Aqua Dual, priced at Rs 24,990, seems like a fish out of water compared to smartphones by Chinese brands that offer better hardware at much lower prices. But in a way, it's supposed to be that, considering it is the only affordable water-resistant smartphone available in the market today. Now, if you are looking for a water-resistant smartphone, then your options are very, very limited. So we review Xperia M4 Aqua Dual to tell you if the Sony smartphone is worth a buy at a rather high price tag of Rs 24,990. Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual: ReviewRead more
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Pros

  • It looks good and performs well
  • most of the operation is fairly speedy
  • The unit is completely sealed so all ports and slots are externally accessible

Cons

  • a lot of current apps still prefer the on-board storage
  • camera lacks 2160p video recording
  • slightly more complicated than that as both devices have their regional versions

Key specs

  • 13 Mpx
  • 5 in
  • 1280, 720 px
  • IPS TFT
  • 294 ppi
  • 2400 mAh
  • 8-core
  • 5 Mpx

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Sony Xperia M4 Aqua - Variants

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Xperia M4 Aqua 8GB
Internal storage:
  • 8 GB
Xperia M4 Aqua 16GB
Internal storage:
  • 16 GB

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua - Pros & Cons

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua

Pros

  • It looks good and performs well
  • most of the operation is fairly speedy
  • The unit is completely sealed so all ports and slots are externally accessible
  • Battery life was especially impressive
  • Video playback ability was good
  • Call quality was great
  • and LTE worked well
  • Everything is still sharp and the screen is actually quite good in terms of colour reproduction and viewing
  • compression and noise artefacts were well under control
  • Sound was clear and well balanced
  • more-than-decent camera

Cons

  • a lot of current apps still prefer the on-board storage
  • camera lacks 2160p video recording
  • slightly more complicated than that as both devices have their regional versions
  • device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
  • Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
  • the device is prone to a lot of smudges and scratches
  • microUSB charging port is not
  • getting the fastest processor or the crispest screen
  • The camera quality of the smartphone is disappointing
  • model release in the Australian market only has 8GB of internal storage

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2400 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
294 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.5 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Sony Xperia M4 Aqua - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 5.0
CPU clock speed1.5 GHz
CPU cores8-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 405
RAM memory2 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution13.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.0 f
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 16 GB
  • 8 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height5.73 in
Width2.86 in
Depth0.29 in
Weight4.8 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
Built-in stereo speakersyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 700 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
Streaming standardsMiracast
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Display
Screen size5.0 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1280 x 720 px
TechnologyIPS TFT
Pixel density294.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution5.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • White
  • Magenta
  • Black
MaterialPlastic
Water resistantyes
Shock resistantno
Dust resistantyes
Fully waterproofyes
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
ANT+yes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportyes
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.1
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codec
  • aptX
  • SBC
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity2400.0 mAh
Standby time547.0 h
Talk time13.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no

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Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Sony - Editorial Reviews (10)

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Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual: Review
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The Economic Times
Published: 12.07.2015
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual: Review

Text: Ravi Sharma,TOI Tech Sony's new Xperia M4 Aqua Dual, priced at Rs 24,990, seems like a fish out of water compared to smartphones by Chinese brands that offer better hardware at much lower prices. But in a way, it's supposed to be that, considering it is the only affordable water-resistant smartphone available in the market today. Now, if you are looking for a water-resistant smartphone, then your options are very, very limited. So we review Xperia M4 Aqua Dual to tell you if the Sony smartphone is worth a buy at a rather high price tag of Rs 24,990. Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual: Review

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Sony Xperia M4 Aqua review | Stuff
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Sony Xperia M4 Aqua review | Stuff

Can Sony's miniature waterproof budgetphone smash it out of the park?

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Sony Xperia M4 Aqua review
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TechRadar
Published: 03.08.2015
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua review
3.0

The mid-range waterproof marvel

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Sony Xperia M4 Aqua review: The lookalike
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GSMArena.com
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua review: The lookalike

The Xperia M4 Aqua is Sony's take on what a mid-ranger should look like. And for the first time in a while it has got us excited. It has all the right...

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Review: Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (E2353)
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Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 14.08.2015
Review: Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (E2353)

Sony’s phones frequently dabble in water proofing, but it’s usually only in the high-end. What happens when Sony brings water resistance to the mid-range?

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Big on style, short on substance
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CNET
Published: 11.06.2015
Big on style, short on substance

The sleek style and low price of the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua aren't enough to make up for the poor camera and minimal storage space.

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Smartphone Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 19.07.2015
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Smartphone Review
4.0

In-depth review of the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939, Qualcomm Adreno 405, 5.0", 0.1 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and evaluations

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Sony Xperia M4 Aqua review
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Android Authority
Published: 19.06.2015
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua review

Apart from being resistant to dust and water, what does Sony's latest mid-range offering bring to the table? We find out, in this Sony Xperia M4 Aqua review

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Sony Xperia M4 Aqua - Review - Ausdroid
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Ausdroid
Published: 02.09.2015
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua - Review - Ausdroid

Sony announced the release of their latest mid-ranged Android Xperia phone to launch on Australian Shores last month, the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua. The Xperia M4 Aqua falls into the rapidly growing sub $400 mid-range category, and as such finds itself amongst some strong competition for a potential buyer’s Android dollars. Positioned in the middle […]

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual Express Review + video: Affordable waterproof phone, but there’s a price to pay
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The Indian Express
Published: 17.05.2017
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual Express Review + video: Affordable waterproof phone, but there’s a price to pay

Buy Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual if you wish to have a waterproof smartphone without shelling out a bomb

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