Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim) vs Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M vs Microsoft Lumia 535 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/11/2014 6:24 PM, updated: 12/13/2021 3:11 AM

Compare Microsoft Lumia 535 X Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089) Compare Sony Xperia M X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1905
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	vs	11 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)27% Lighter	vs	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+245 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)126% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	WVGA (848x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+8GB (4GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)6% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels26% Higher resolution screen
4"	vs	+5"25% Larger screen
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) WVGA (848x480)33% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1750 mAh	vs	+1905 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

22 Common items in both devices

1GB / 1GB LPDDR2

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

3G+ HSPA+

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Other model names	Sony Xperia M1 C2004, C2005, Sony Nicki DS	Nokia Lumia 535 Single-SIM RM-1089, RM-1091
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
Brand	Sony	Microsoft
Release date	7/1/2013	12/1/2014, Announced: 11/11/2014
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 124 millimeters (2.44 x 4.88 in)	72.45 x 140.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.52 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Windows 10 Mobile
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 302
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
RAM memory	1GB	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS C2005: 900/2100 - C2004: 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	WVGA (848x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	WVGA (848x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-L4A
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1905 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	13 hours
Standby	441 hours (18.4 days)	552 hours (23 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Red-eye reduction • Panorama photo • ANT+ support • Java framework	• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Black, Gray, Blue • Microsoft Cortana • 15GB free OneDrive storage
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.46W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.62W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)