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Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure 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 Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) 09Points
5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
15Points Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure X
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 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!

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) vs Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)} 15 Advantages Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
+16GB (9GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (3GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+2600 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2400 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
154 grams (5.39 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)14%
Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)22%
Thinner
TFT PLSvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
220 PPIvs+294 PPI34%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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

19 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
16 million
5"
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
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ModelGalaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
Other model namesCricket Galaxy J2 Pure SM-J260AZKAAIO, Galaxy J2 2018Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual Sim E2312, Sony E2312, Tulip DS
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandSamsungSony
Release date1/1/20196/1/2015
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)72.59 x 145.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.73 in)
Weight154 grams (5.39 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 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

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 500MhzQualcomm Adreno 405
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.1
8GB (3GB available)
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/5.76 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 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 66, 71)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 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 aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2400 mAh
Charger, watts7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16 hours13.3 hours
Standby325 hours (13.5 days)488 hours (20.3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), 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
• HAC M3/T4
• 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

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.55W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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