Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual
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ZTE nubia M2 Play
#6452Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual
ZTE nubia M2 Play
Performance
52.560.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.519.1
Battery
21.224.2
Build
14.80.2
Connectivity
57.151.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.023.6
Summary
- The Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual features a compact build with a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display at 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE nubia M2 Play offers a larger 5.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia M4 Aqua is powered by a Snapdragon 615 chipset, whereas the nubia M2 Play uses a Snapdragon 435, with the latter having more RAM at 3GB compared to the M4 Aqua's 2GB.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the M4 Aqua has a slightly wider aperture at f/2.0.
- The nubia M2 Play has a larger battery capacity of 3000 mAh compared to the M4 Aqua's 2400 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Xperia M4 Aqua runs on Android 5.0 with an upgrade option, while the nubia M2 Play operates on a more recent Android 7.1 with nubia UI 5, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual
ZTE nubia M2 Play
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 405
Adreno 505
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM (E2333,E2363)
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.5 x 72.6 x 7.3 mm (5.73 x 2.86 x 0.29 in)
154.5 x 68.5 x 7.9 mm (6.08 x 2.70 x 0.31 in)
Weight
135 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Coral, Silver
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.00 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.x, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 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
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity