Apple iPhone SE
#3039
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
#4354Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone SE
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Performance
59.052.5
Camera
68.119.1
Display
55.456.5
Battery
16.321.2
Build
94.782.2
Connectivity
64.455.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.234.3
Summary
- The Apple iPhone SE features a compact build with a glass front and aluminum back, weighing 113g, while the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua has a larger plastic frame and weighs 136g.
- The iPhone SE's 4.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels, compared to the M4 Aqua's 5.0-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone SE is powered by the Apple A9 chipset and has a dual-core CPU, while the M4 Aqua uses the Snapdragon 615 with an octa-core CPU.
- The iPhone SE's rear camera is 12 MP with 4K video capabilities, whereas the M4 Aqua has a 13 MP camera with 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is lower in the iPhone SE at 1624mAh compared to the M4 Aqua's 2400mAh.
- Software-wise, the iPhone SE runs iOS and is upgradable to iOS 15.8.1, while the M4 Aqua operates on Android, upgradable to 6.0.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone SE
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
General
Release Date
2016, March 31
2015
Announced
2016, March 21
2015
Description
Supported LTE Networks
N/A
Display
Size
4"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
640
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Apple A9 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
Adreno 405
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM (E2306)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)
5 MP
Front Camera Features
Face detection, HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1624 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1624 mAh, non-removable (6.21 Wh)
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
145.5 x 72.6 x 7.3 mm (5.73 x 2.86 x 0.29 in)
Weight
113 g
136 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Black, White, Coral, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.17 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 9.3.2, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass