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BlackBerry Z30 vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Z30 vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia M4 Aqua X BlackBerry Z30 04Points
BlackBerry Z30
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2880
mAh

(Non removable)

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13Points Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB) Compare BlackBerry Z30 X
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)

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!

Z30} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Z30 vs Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)} 13 Advantages Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
+16GB4 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB (3GB available)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT IPS LCD
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+2880 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs2400 mAh
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core29%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)25%
Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)29%
Thinner
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
26 Common items in both devices
16 million
720x1280 pixels
294 PPI
5"
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Z30Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
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ModelBlackBerry Z30Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
Other model namesBlackBerry Z30 4G LTE, BlackBerry Z30 STA100-2, RIM AristoSony Xperia M4 Aqua LTE E2303/E2353 Single Sim, Sony Tulip
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerrySony
Release date10/5/20136/1/2015
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in)72.59 x 145.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.73 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

BlackBerry Z30Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Z30Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10.2Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Z30Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Plus MSM896064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 405
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Z30Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB8GB (3GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Z30Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/900/1800/2600 - STA100-3: 700/1700/1900/2100LTE Cat4
E2303: 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
E2353: 2100/1800/850/2600/900/700/2300 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Z30Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Z30Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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

BlackBerry Z30Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Z30Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Z30Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Z30Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2880 mAh2400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy18 hours13.3 hours
Standby384 hours (16 days)685 hours (28.5 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Z30Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• BBM 6
• HDR photo/video
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• WiFi direct
Java framework		• 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

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Z30Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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