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Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) vs LG Splendor (US730)

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

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Compare LG Splendor X Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) 17Points
4.8"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.3"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)

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Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)} 17 Advantages Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) vs Splendor (US730)} 2 Advantages LG Splendor (US730)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core68%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR2
+8GB (5GB available)178%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.8GB available)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)5%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+229 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+4.8"12%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+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 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps47 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+2300 mAh35%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1700 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+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
vsNot supported
149 grams (5.22 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)24%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

22 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 0.3MP
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)LG Splendor (US730)
 
ModelXperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Splendor (US730)
Other model namesT-Mobile Sony Xperia M2 Aqua 4G, Sony D2406US Cellular LG Splendor, LG US730, LG Snapshot, LG Venice
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSonyLG
Release date9/1/20149/11/2012
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 140 millimeters (2.83 x 5.51 in)67 x 125 millimeters (2.64 x 4.92 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)120 grams (4.2 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 (D2406)LG Splendor (US730)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.8" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)LG Splendor (US730)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)LG Splendor (US730)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8655
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzQualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)LG Splendor (US730)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)4GB (1.8GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)LG Splendor (US730)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)LG Splendor (US730)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 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 focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo/video only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)LG Splendor (US730)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
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 (D2406)LG Splendor (US730)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)LG Splendor (US730)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)LG Splendor (US730)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)LG Splendor (US730)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours9 hours
Standby640 hours (26.7 days)240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)LG Splendor (US730)
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Sony Exmor RS sensor
• ANT+
• Miracast
• Colors: Black
• 4GB microSD included
• Touch focus
• HAC (M4/T4)
• DLNA
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)LG Splendor (US730)
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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