LG G3 S (D724) vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG G3 S vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/16/2019 3:12 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:19 AM

Compare Sony Xperia M4 Aqua X LG G3 S (D724) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2460
mAh

(Removable)

15Points Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB) Compare LG G3 S X

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 16GB)

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!

5 Advantages LG G3 S (D724)	vs	15 Advantages Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
+134 grams (4.69 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+2460 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2400 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+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)
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core56% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+16GB (11GB available)175% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)41% Thinner
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

720x1280 pixels

294 PPI

LED flash

Only digital zoom

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📱 Model features
	LG G3 S (D724)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG G3 S (D724)	Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
Other model names	LG G3 D724, LG-D724, LG G3S, LG B2 mini	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua LTE E2306 Single Sim, Sony Tulip
Country or region available	Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine	feature not registered
Brand	LG	Sony
Release date	9/15/2014	6/1/2015
Depth	10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.6 x 137.7 millimeters (2.74 x 5.42 in)	72.59 x 145.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.73 in)
Weight	134 grams (4.69 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	LG G3 S (D724)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG G3 S (D724)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G3 S (D724)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 405
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G3 S (D724)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G3 S (D724)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
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	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	LG G3 S (D724)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G3 S (D724)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
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
	LG G3 S (D724)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G3 S (D724)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
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	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G3 S (D724)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G3 S (D724)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2460 mAh	2400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	13.3 hours
Standby	feature not registered	685 hours (28.5 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G3 S (D724)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Metallic Black, Silk White • HD Voice • Knock Code, QSlide 2.0, QuickMemo+ • Rear-Key • MiraCast • 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
	LG G3 S (D724)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.34W/kg (head), 0.34W/kg (body)	feature not registered