Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
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| Brand | Sony |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony Mobile Communications |
| Slogan | The waterproof cameraphone for everyone |
| Series | Sony Xperia |
| Model |
E2303, E2306, E2353 E2312, E2333, E2363 (Dual) |
| Predecessor |
Sony Xperia M2 Sony Xperia M2 Aqua |
| Successor | Sony Xperia M5 |
| Type | Touchscreen smartphone |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions |
145.5 mm (5.73 in) H 72.59 mm (2.858 in) W 7.3 mm (0.29 in) D |
| Weight | 136 g (4.8 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
| System on chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 |
| CPU | Octa-core (1.5 GHz quad-core Cortex-A53 & 1.0 GHz quad-core Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 405 |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Storage |
8 GB (only E2303 and E2353) 16 GB (only E2306 and E2363) |
| Removable storage | Up to 200 GB microSDXC |
| Battery | non-user removable Li-ion 2400 mAh |
| Data inputs | Multi-touch, capacitive touchscreen, proximity sensor |
| Display | 5.0 in (130 mm) diagonal |
| Rear camera | 1080p video recording @ 30 frames/s |
| Front camera |
5 MP 1080p video recording @ 30 frames/s |
| Connectivity |
Wi-Fi DLNA GPS/GLONASS NFC Bluetooth 4.1 USB 2.0 (Micro-B port, USB charging) |
| Other |
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| Website | Official Website |
The Sony Xperia M4 Aqua is a water & dust proof mid-range Android smartphone developed and manufactured by Sony. The phone was unveiled along with Xperia Z4 Tablet in the press conference held by Sony during the 2015 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on March 2.[1] Five months later, Sony announces its successor, the Xperia M5.[2][3]
The key feature of the phone is waterproof and dustproof, having an IP rating of IP65 and IP68. It is Sony's first smartphone to feature an octa core processor[1] and also Sony's first water resistant smartphone to feature an exposed micro USB port (cap-less microUSB charging).[4]
Specifications
Hardware
Similar to the Xperia Z3, the design consists of a plastic frame instead of metal with a plastic backing. The device carries the IP rating of IP65 and IP68. Also, the micro-USB port of the device is uncovered unlike the other Xperia devices.[5] The device features a 5.0 inches (13 cm) 720p display with a density of 294 ppi. The device features a Snapdragon 615 (MSM8939) octa-core processor clocked at 1.5 GHz along with 2 GB RAM. The Xperia M4 Aqua's rear-facing camera is 13 megapixel with a Sony Exmor RS image sensor and front facing camera is 5 megapixel.[6]
Software
The Xperia M4 Aqua comes preinstalled with Android 5.0 Lollipop and it is also the manufacturer's first device to come preinstalled with 5.0 Lollipop.[5] And is also lined up for Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) by Sony.
Reception
Toms Hardware listed the Xperia M4 Aqua as the best value phone in their best of Mobile World Congress 2015 list.[7] Cnet has reviewed the phone and given the score 3 out of 5, praising the built quality of the phone and criticized the quality camera.[8] Phonearena has given a score of 7 out of 10, praising the design of the phone and its price point but criticized the camera and low internal storage size of the device.[9]
References
- 1 2 "Xperia M4 Aqua press release" (PDF). 2 March 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ↑ "Sony Mobile continues its innovation in imaging with the introduction of two best in class super mid-range smartphones". 3 August 2015. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
- ↑ "Sony Xperia M5 vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua". Pocket-Lint. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
- ↑ "Sony announces Xperia M4 Aqua". Xperia Blog. 2 August 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- 1 2 "Sony Xperia hands on". Android Central. 2 March 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ↑ "Sony Xperia M4 Aqua review". Phonearena. 2 March 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ↑ "Best of MWC 2015". Toms Hardware. 13 March 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ↑ "Sony Xperia M4 Aqua review". cnet. 11 June 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ↑ "Xperia M4 Aqua review". Phonearena. 29 June 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
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