Sony Xperia M4 Aqua

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Codename Tulip
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
Successor Sony Xperia M5 (by generation)
Sony Xperia XA (by price range)
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 (launch)
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow (current)
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 (E2303, E2312, E2333, E2353)
16 GB (E2306, 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 13 MP with LED flash
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
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, a successor Xperia M5 was announced.[2][3] However, M4 Aqua's production still ongoing and marketed in lower range than M5.

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] The device is also equipped with ANT+™ sport, fitness, health support built in

Software

The Xperia M4 Aqua comes preinstalled with Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and it is also Sony’s first device to come preinstalled with 5.0 Lollipop.[5] Sony will be making an update to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) available for the handset.[7]

Reception

Tom's Hardware listed the Xperia M4 Aqua as the best value phone in their best of Mobile World Congress 2015 list.[8] Cnet has reviewed the phone and given the score 3 out of 5, praising the built quality of the phone and criticized the quality of the camera.[9] 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.[10]

References

  1. 1 2 "Xperia M4 Aqua press release" (PDF). 2 March 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ "Sony Xperia M5 vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua". Pocket-Lint. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
  4. ↑ "Sony announces Xperia M4 Aqua". Xperia Blog. 2 August 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  5. 1 2 "Sony Xperia hands on". Android Central. 2 March 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  6. ↑ "Sony Xperia M4 Aqua review". Phonearena. 2 March 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  7. ↑ "Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) update for Xperia devices". Sony Mobile. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
  8. ↑ "Best of MWC 2015". Toms Hardware. 13 March 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  9. ↑ "Sony Xperia M4 Aqua review". cnet. 11 June 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  10. ↑ "Xperia M4 Aqua review". Phonearena. 29 June 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.

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Preceded by
Sony Xperia M2
Sony Xperia T3		 Sony mid-range Smartphone
2015 		Succeeded by
Sony Xperia XA
Preceded by
Sony Xperia M2		 Sony Xperia M Series Smartphone
2015 		Succeeded by
Sony Xperia M5
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