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Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) vs Bq Aquaris 4.5

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M2 Aqua vs Bq Aquaris 4.5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Bq Aquaris 4.5 X Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) 18Points
4.8"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.5"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)

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!

Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)} 18 Advantages Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) vs Aquaris 4.5} 3 Advantages Bq Aquaris 4.5
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core47%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+8GB (5GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)20%
Thinner
vs10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+4.8"7%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 7.2 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2300 mAh44%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1600 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
229 PPIvs+245 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
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.

26 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
540x960 pixels
(back) 8MP
LED flash
+19 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Bq Aquaris 4.5
 
ModelXperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Aquaris 4.5
Other model namesSony Xperia M2 Aqua 4G, Sony D2403bq Aquaris 4.5 12GB 03BQAQU06, bq Aquaris 4.5 32GB 03BQAQU01
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSonyBq
Release date9/1/20143/1/2013
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 140 millimeters (2.83 x 5.51 in)67 x 132 millimeters (2.64 x 5.2 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Bq Aquaris 4.5
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.8" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Bq Aquaris 4.5
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Bq Aquaris 4.5
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzPowerVR SGX531
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Bq Aquaris 4.5
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Bq Aquaris 4.5
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)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

πŸ“· Camera

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Bq Aquaris 4.5
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
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 detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Bq Aquaris 4.5
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Bq Aquaris 4.5
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Bq Aquaris 4.5
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Bq Aquaris 4.5
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Bq Aquaris 4.5
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh1600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hoursfeature not registered
Standby640 hours (26.7 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Bq Aquaris 4.5
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White
β€’ Sony Exmor RS sensor
β€’ ANT+ support
β€’ Miracast
β€’ Colors: Black, White
β€’ 8GB or 32GB microSD class 10 included
β€’ Viewing angle screen of 178ΒΊ
β€’ WiFi hotspot
β€’ Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Bq Aquaris 4.5
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.69W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.66W/kg (head), 0.86W/kg (body)feature not registered
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