Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE) vs Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M2 vs Sony Xperia XA1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/2/2017 3:40 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:19 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XA1 X Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) Compare Sony Xperia M2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

23
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)

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!

1 Advantage Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	vs	19 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core155% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB	vs	+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+32GB (24GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
148 grams (5.18 ounces)	vs	+143 grams (5.01 ounces)3% Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
229 PPI	vs	+294 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"	vs	+5"4% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 23MP186% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo/video only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Xperia XA1 (G3123)
Other model names	Sony Xperia M2 D2303, Xperia M2 D2306, Sony Eagle Rex SS	Sony Xperia XA1 Single-Sim G3123, Sony Hinoki SS
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA	Canada, USA
Brand	Sony	Sony
Release date	4/1/2014	4/1/2017
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.1 x 139.7 millimeters (2.8 x 5.5 in)	67 x 145 millimeters (2.64 x 5.71 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.8" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)
RAM memory	1GB	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	D2303 version: UMTS 850/900/2100 D2306 version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 D2303 version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) D2306 version: LTE (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17)	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28,29,66)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5520x4144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
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/video only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14.5 hours	10 hours
Standby	597 hours (24.9 days)	603 hours (25.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)
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, White, Purple • Sony Exmor RS camera • 3D Surround Sound • Sony ClearAudio+ • Sony SensMe • HAC M3/T3 • ANT+ • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.7W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.77W/kg (head), 0.78W/kg (body)	feature not registered