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Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB) vs Nokia 500

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M4 Aqua vs Nokia 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 500 X Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB) 26Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1110
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)

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Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)} 26 Advantages Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB) vs 500} 2 Advantages Nokia 500
+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core176%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB
+16GB (11GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)93%
Thinner
vs14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+294 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs229 PPI
+5"56%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+2400 mAh116%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1110 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
136 grams (4.76 ounces)vs+93 grams (3.26 ounces)46%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Nokia 500
 
ModelXperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Nokia 500
Other model namesSony Xperia M4 Aqua LTE E2306 Single Sim, Sony TulipNokia 500, Nokia Fate
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyNokia
Release date6/1/20159/1/2011
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
Size (width x height)72.59 x 145.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.73 in)53.8 x 111.3 millimeters (2.12 x 4.38 in)
Weight136 grams (4.76 ounces)93 grams (3.26 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Nokia 500
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Nokia 500
System versionAndroid 5.0.1 LollipopSymbian ^3 Anna
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowSymbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Nokia 500
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Nokia 500
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3256MB
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)2GB
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Nokia 500
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Nokia 500
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Nokia 500
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Nokia 500
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, еAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Nokia 500
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Nokia 500
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Nokia 500
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity2400 mAh1110 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13.3 hours5 hours
Standby685 hours (28.5 days)456 hours (19 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Nokia 500
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Coral, Silver
• Sony Exmor RS sensor
• 3D Surround Sound
• ANT+
• Miracast
• WiFi direct
• IP68 certified: dust and water proof up to 1.5 meter and 30min
• Colors: Black, White with covers
• Comes with two covers back over Blue and Red
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Nokia 500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.47W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.18W/kg (head)
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