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Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) vs Nokia Lumia 730

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M2 Aqua vs Nokia Lumia 730 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 730 X Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) 10Points
4.8"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.7"
OLED

720x1280

6.6
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 730

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)} 10 Advantages Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) vs Lumia 730} 11 Advantages Nokia Lumia 730
+8GB (5GB available)25%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+4.8"2%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+(back) 8MP21%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 6.6MP
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2300 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2200 mAh
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
149 grams (5.22 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)15%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
229 PPIvs+312 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)26%
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
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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.

23 Common items in both devices
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
1GB LPDDR2
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Nokia Lumia 730
 
ModelXperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Lumia 730
Other model namesSony Xperia M2 Aqua 4G, Sony D2403Nokia Lumia 730 Dual-sim RM-1040, Nokia Superman
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSonyNokia
Release date9/1/20149/1/2014
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 140 millimeters (2.83 x 5.51 in)68.5 x 134.7 millimeters (2.7 x 5.3 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)130 grams (4.55 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

📲 Display

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Nokia Lumia 730
Display typeTFT IPS LCDOLED
Screen size4.8" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63% (screen-to-body ratio)~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Nokia Lumia 730
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Nokia Lumia 730
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzQualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Nokia Lumia 730
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Nokia Lumia 730
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100
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

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Nokia Lumia 730
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels6.6 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3088x2144 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.4" inches
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 detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Nokia Lumia 730
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 registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Nokia Lumia 730
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Nokia Lumia 730
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)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Nokia Lumia 730
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Nokia Lumia 730
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-T5A
Battery capacity2300 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours17 hours
Standby640 hours (26.7 days)600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Nokia Lumia 730
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Sony Exmor RS sensor
• ANT+ support
• Miracast
• Colors: Black, Orange, Green, White
• Lumia Denim UI
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)Nokia Lumia 730
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.69W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)1.07W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.66W/kg (head), 0.86W/kg (body)0.5W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
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