Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
#3874Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Performance
52.560.5
Camera
19.136.0
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.220.8
Build
82.288.7
Connectivity
55.860.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.337.8
Summary
- The Sony Xperia M4 Aqua features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xperia Z1 Compact has a smaller 4.3-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~342 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the M4 Aqua is powered by a Snapdragon 615 chipset with an octa-core CPU, whereas the Z1 Compact utilizes a more powerful Snapdragon 800 with a quad-core CPU.
- The camera on the Z1 Compact is significantly superior, offering a 20.7 MP rear camera compared to the M4 Aqua's 13 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- The M4 Aqua has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2400 mAh compared to the Z1 Compact's 2300 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- Build quality differs with the M4 Aqua using a plastic frame and back, while the Z1 Compact features an aluminum frame, enhancing its durability.
- Both devices run on older versions of Android, with the M4 Aqua starting at Lollipop and the Z1 Compact at Jelly Bean, but both are upgradable to newer versions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Xperia Z1 Compact D5503
Display
Size
5"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 405
Adreno 330
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM (E2306)
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
720p
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2300 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)
127 x 64.9 x 9.5 mm (5.0 x 2.56 x 0.37 in)
Weight
136 g
137 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Coral, Silver
Black, White, Pink, Lime
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
1.43 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
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 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass