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Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) vs Motorola Moto G4 Plus (XT1642)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M2 Aqua vs Motorola Moto G4 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G4 Plus X Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) 07Points
4.8"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Motorola Moto G4 Plus (XT1642) Compare Sony Xperia M2 Aqua X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G4 Plus (XT1642)

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)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) vs Moto G4 Plus (XT1642)} 18 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Plus (XT1642)
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)14%
Thinner
vs9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core69%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
540x960 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
229 PPIvs+401 PPI75%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"vs+5.5"15%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 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 Lollipopvs+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAhvs+3000 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

26 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
+19 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto G4 Plus (XT1642)
ModelXperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto G4 Plus (XT1642)
Other model namesSony Xperia M2 Aqua 4G, Sony D2403Motorola Moto G4 XT1642 16GB, Moto G Plus 4th generation
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Spain
Spain
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date9/1/20145/17/2016
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 140 millimeters (2.83 x 5.51 in)76.6 x 153 millimeters (3.02 x 6.02 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto G4 Plus (XT1642)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.8" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto G4 Plus (XT1642)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 8.1 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto G4 Plus (XT1642)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzQualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto G4 Plus (XT1642)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto G4 Plus (XT1642)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,12,17,28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto G4 Plus (XT1642)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.3ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto G4 Plus (XT1642)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto G4 Plus (XT1642)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto G4 Plus (XT1642)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto G4 Plus (XT1642)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto G4 Plus (XT1642)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hoursfeature not registered
Standby640 hours (26.7 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto G4 Plus (XT1642)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Sony Exmor RS sensor
โ€ข ANT+ support
โ€ข Miracast
โ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Moto Maker, Moto Pure
โ€ข Quick Charge 3.0
โ€ข TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto G4 Plus (XT1642)
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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