Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) vs Samsung Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M2 Aqua vs Samsung Galaxy F52 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/19/2023 8:15 AM, updated: 1/19/2023 5:19 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy F52 X Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Samsung Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260) Compare Sony Xperia M2 Aqua X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

64
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)

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!

8 Advantages Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	vs	24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)34% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)175% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+128GB (100GB available)19 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
229 PPI	vs	+400 PPI75% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"	vs	+6.6"37% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP9 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 16MP51 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 Lollipop	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh96% 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 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE 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.

22 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)
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Model	Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)
Other model names	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua 4G, Sony D2403	Galaxy F52 SM-E5260ZKDCHC
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2014	6/1/2021, Announced: 5/20/2021
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 140 millimeters (2.83 x 5.51 in)	76.3 x 164.6 millimeters (3 x 6.48 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	4.8" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	128GB (100GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 28, 41, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	4608x3456 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	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	feature not registered
Standby	640 hours (26.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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 • Sony Exmor RS sensor • ANT+ support • Miracast	• Colors: Black, White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)
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