Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 626G+
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.456.4
Summary
- The HTC Desire 626G+ and Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 626G+ is powered by a Mediatek MT6592 chipset, while the Xperia M4 Aqua Dual utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615, which may offer better efficiency and multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Xperia has a slightly wider aperture at f/2.0 compared to f/2.2 on the HTC, potentially enhancing low-light performance.
- The Xperia M4 Aqua Dual also boasts a larger 2400 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh in the Desire 626G+, likely providing longer usage time.
- On the software front, the Xperia runs Android 5.0 Lollipop, upgradable to 6.0 Marshmallow, while the HTC operates on Android 4.4.2 KitKat, indicating a more modern software experience on the Sony device.
- Both phones are similar in build quality, with slight differences in dimensions and weight.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 626G+
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
Also known as HTC Desire 626G in Europe
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD,
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-450MP4
Adreno 405
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM (E2333,E2363)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.8, 34mm (standard)
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
146.9 x 70.9 x 8.2 mm (5.78 x 2.79 x 0.32 in)
145.5 x 72.6 x 7.3 mm (5.73 x 2.86 x 0.29 in)
Weight
138 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White Birch, Purple Fire, Blue Lagoon
Black, White, Coral, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

