Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB) vs Sony Xperia M (C1904)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J4 vs Sony Xperia M phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2018 10:58 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:19 AM

Compare Sony Xperia M X Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Sony Xperia M (C1904) Compare Samsung Galaxy J4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 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!

20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	vs	7 Advantages Sony Xperia M (C1904)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)69% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB
+16GB (10GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)15% Thinner	vs	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+267 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+5.5"38% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+3000 mAh71% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1750 mAh
+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)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
175 grams (6.13 ounces)	vs	+115 grams (4.03 ounces)52% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
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

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 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 J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Sony Xperia M (C1904)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Xperia M (C1904)
Other model names	Galaxy J4 J400F/Dual-sim, SM-J400FZKDINS	Sony Xperia M1 C1904, Xperia M C1905, Sony Nicki SS
Country or region available	United Arab Emirates, India, Pakistan, (Global, International)	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	5/1/2018	7/1/2013
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 151.7 millimeters (3.04 x 5.97 in)	62 x 124 millimeters (2.44 x 4.88 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Sony Xperia M (C1904)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	245 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
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Sony Xperia M (C1904)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Sony Xperia M (C1904)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Sony Xperia M (C1904)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Sony Xperia M (C1904)
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	150/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 850/900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS C1905: 900/2100 - C1904: 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Sony Xperia M (C1904)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	28mm (lens)	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	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Sony Xperia M (C1904)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Sony Xperia M (C1904)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Sony Xperia M (C1904)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Sony Xperia M (C1904)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Sony Xperia M (C1904)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	9 hours
Standby	feature not registered	454 hours (18.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Sony Xperia M (C1904)
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, Gold, Orchid Gray	• Colors: Black, White, Purple, Yellow • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Red-eye reduction • Panorama photo • ANT+ support • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Sony Xperia M (C1904)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.356W/kg (head), 1.492W/kg (body)	feature not registered