[Androidme2018]- Sony today unveiled the mid-range and also waterproof Xperia M4 Aqua smartphone at MWC. I gave this smartphone a short test and will give you my first impressions here.
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release date and price
The retail price of the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua is around 300 USD.
Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet review
The Xperia M4 Aqua is aimed at buyers on a budget. / © ANDROIDPIT
design and build quality
At first glance, the Xperia M4 Aqua looks like Sony's flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z3. But when you look more closely you can see some differences. Even though the back looks like glass, is its actually polycarbonate. The convex frame, which also appears to be made of plastic. The corners, so-called rubber bumpers, can absorb shocks and can prevent damage to the unit.
All in all, the Xperia M4 Aqua is an edgy smartphone which still feels good to hold, thanks to its rounded frame.
The Xperia M4 Aqua / © ANDROIDPIT
display
Bold colors, providing good viewing angles and contrasts, give the M4 Aqua's 5-inch display a quality look for a mid-range device. The resolution is 1280 x 720 pixels and provides the necessary clarity expected of a mid-range smartphone.
The M4 Aqua's display is vibrant. / © ANDROIDPIT
special features
Like many other Sony smartphones, the Xperia M4 Aqua is waterproof. The connections for Micro USB and headphones are open, but the rest are hidden behind dampers.
The M4 Aqua's body is shock resistant. / © ANDROIDPIT
software
Sony uses the M4 aqua on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop, with the manufacturer's own Xperia UI skin over the top. This was adapted, in its most recent version, to match Lollipop's material design. This is reflected through flatter icons and vibrant colors. It looks quite good. In the area of personalization, you can change the color scheme according to your preferences and also customize the UI.
The Xperia UI skin is the best from Sony yet. / © ANDROIDPIT
performance
Thanks to the integrated octa-core Snapdragon processor 615, you'll have no worries about performance with the Xperia M4 Aqua. I found it to be snappy during in my short test.
The M4 Aqua is snappy, but don't expect super-fast performance. / © ANDROIDPIT
camera
On paper, the M4 Aqua seems to have a good camera. The main camera on the back boasts 13 megapixels, while the front camera has a wide-angle lens (88°) and a resolution of 5.1 megapixels - ideal for selfies and video chats.
This camera is versatile and works well in a variety of situations. / © ANDROIDPIT
battery
With 2400 mAh of juice, the M4 Aqua battery is shockingly small. But it's too early to make a final judgment on it. Once we have the M4 Aqua subjected to some more rigorous tests, we'll give you our final verdict.
The Xperia M4 Aqua batter life should last for two days. / © ANDROIDPIT
technical specifications
SystemAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop + Xperia UI
Display5-inch, LCD, 1,280 x 720 pixels
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 615, Octa-Core, 4 x 1.5 GHz + 4 x 1.0 GHz
RAM2 GB
Internal memory8 GB + microSD
Battery2,400 mAh
Camera13 MP (back), 5,1 (front)
ConnectivityUSB 2.0, WLAN, LTE, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC
Dimensions146 x 73 x 7.3 mm
Weight136 grams
Early Verdict
The Xperia M4 Aqua is suitable for those who are looking for a cheap smartphone, but don't want to compromise on powerful hardware. Visually, it is strongly reminiscent of the Xperia Z3 and gives the M4 Aqua a premium look. In my brief hands-on I was convinced of its quality, but only a thorough check will show what the M4 Aqua is really capable of. We will let you know as soon as our test unit arrives and we can take a closer look.
Thank You Very Much - Androidme2018
Jump directly to:
Release Date and Price
Design and Build Quality
Display
Special Features
Software
Performance
Camera
Battery
Technical Specifications
Early Verdict
release date and price
The retail price of the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua is around 300 USD.
Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet review
The Xperia M4 Aqua is aimed at buyers on a budget. / © ANDROIDPIT
design and build quality
At first glance, the Xperia M4 Aqua looks like Sony's flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z3. But when you look more closely you can see some differences. Even though the back looks like glass, is its actually polycarbonate. The convex frame, which also appears to be made of plastic. The corners, so-called rubber bumpers, can absorb shocks and can prevent damage to the unit.
All in all, the Xperia M4 Aqua is an edgy smartphone which still feels good to hold, thanks to its rounded frame.
The Xperia M4 Aqua / © ANDROIDPIT
display
Bold colors, providing good viewing angles and contrasts, give the M4 Aqua's 5-inch display a quality look for a mid-range device. The resolution is 1280 x 720 pixels and provides the necessary clarity expected of a mid-range smartphone.
The M4 Aqua's display is vibrant. / © ANDROIDPIT
special features
Like many other Sony smartphones, the Xperia M4 Aqua is waterproof. The connections for Micro USB and headphones are open, but the rest are hidden behind dampers.
The M4 Aqua's body is shock resistant. / © ANDROIDPIT
software
Sony uses the M4 aqua on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop, with the manufacturer's own Xperia UI skin over the top. This was adapted, in its most recent version, to match Lollipop's material design. This is reflected through flatter icons and vibrant colors. It looks quite good. In the area of personalization, you can change the color scheme according to your preferences and also customize the UI.
The Xperia UI skin is the best from Sony yet. / © ANDROIDPIT
performance
Thanks to the integrated octa-core Snapdragon processor 615, you'll have no worries about performance with the Xperia M4 Aqua. I found it to be snappy during in my short test.
The M4 Aqua is snappy, but don't expect super-fast performance. / © ANDROIDPIT
camera
On paper, the M4 Aqua seems to have a good camera. The main camera on the back boasts 13 megapixels, while the front camera has a wide-angle lens (88°) and a resolution of 5.1 megapixels - ideal for selfies and video chats.
This camera is versatile and works well in a variety of situations. / © ANDROIDPIT
battery
With 2400 mAh of juice, the M4 Aqua battery is shockingly small. But it's too early to make a final judgment on it. Once we have the M4 Aqua subjected to some more rigorous tests, we'll give you our final verdict.
The Xperia M4 Aqua batter life should last for two days. / © ANDROIDPIT
technical specifications
SystemAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop + Xperia UI
Display5-inch, LCD, 1,280 x 720 pixels
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 615, Octa-Core, 4 x 1.5 GHz + 4 x 1.0 GHz
RAM2 GB
Internal memory8 GB + microSD
Battery2,400 mAh
Camera13 MP (back), 5,1 (front)
ConnectivityUSB 2.0, WLAN, LTE, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC
Dimensions146 x 73 x 7.3 mm
Weight136 grams
Early Verdict
The Xperia M4 Aqua is suitable for those who are looking for a cheap smartphone, but don't want to compromise on powerful hardware. Visually, it is strongly reminiscent of the Xperia Z3 and gives the M4 Aqua a premium look. In my brief hands-on I was convinced of its quality, but only a thorough check will show what the M4 Aqua is really capable of. We will let you know as soon as our test unit arrives and we can take a closer look.
Thank You Very Much - Androidme2018
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