Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
#4354
Xiaomi Mi 4i
#3766Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Xiaomi Mi 4i
Performance
52.557.3
Camera
19.135.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
21.225.5
Build
82.288.9
Connectivity
55.853.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.338.7
Summary
- The Sony Xperia M4 Aqua and Xiaomi Mi 4i both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display, but the Mi 4i offers a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels compared to the M4 Aqua's 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a significantly sharper image.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset, but the Mi 4i has a slightly faster CPU clock speed and more RAM at 16GB, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- Both smartphones sport a 13 MP rear camera with similar specifications, but the Mi 4i can record at 480p@120fps for slow-motion video.
- The M4 Aqua has a smaller 2400 mAh battery, while the Mi 4i's 3120 mAh battery provides longer usage time, along with faster 10W charging.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Mi 4i includes Gorilla Glass for added durability, while both run on Android Lollipop with different user interfaces.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Xiaomi Mi 4i
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Corning scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 405
Adreno 405
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM (E2306)
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/1.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
3120 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3120 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired, QC1
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)
138.1 x 69.6 x 7.8 mm (5.44 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight
136 g
130 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Coral, Silver
Dark Gray, Black, White, Yellow, Blue, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
0.51 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
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 5.0.2 (Lollipop), MIUI 8.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass