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Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) vs Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)

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

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Compare Motorola Moto Z X Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) 04Points
4.8"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
27Points Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB) Compare Sony Xperia M2 Aqua X
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)

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)} 4 Advantages Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) vs Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)} 27 Advantages Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
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+1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core89%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+4GB LPDDR43 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+64GB (53GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC63 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
149 grams (5.22 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)10%
Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)65%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
229 PPIvs+534 PPI133%
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) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
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
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(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 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAhvs+2600 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus
HDR photo/video only main camera
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
+15 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
ModelXperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia M2 Aqua 4G, Sony D2403Lenovo Moto Z XT1650-03 Dual-Sim, Motorola Sheridan
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrazilColombiaIndia
Brazil, Colombia, India
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date9/1/20149/1/2016
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 140 millimeters (2.83 x 5.51 in)75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum 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 Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size4.8" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 Lite (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzQualcomm Adreno 530 510Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR24GB LPDDR4
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)64GB (53GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 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 Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,25,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical 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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
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 Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours21 hours
Standby640 hours (26.7 days)336 hours (14 days)

โž• Other features

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice 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, 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, Gold, Rose gold
โ€ข Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
โ€ข Quick Charge 3.0
โ€ข TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.69W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.66W/kg (head), 0.86W/kg (body)feature not registered
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