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Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) vs Nokia Lumia 820

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M2 Aqua vs Nokia Lumia 820 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 820 X Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) 13Points
4.8"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

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

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 (D2406)} 13 Advantages Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) vs Lumia 820} 8 Advantages Nokia Lumia 820
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)15%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 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"
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+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 LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+2300 mAh39%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1650 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.1 + A2DP
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (5GB available)vs+8GB (6GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
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

28 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) 0.3MP
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Nokia Lumia 820
 
ModelXperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Lumia 820
Other model namesT-Mobile Sony Xperia M2 Aqua 4G, Sony D2406Nokia Lumia 820, Nokia Arrow
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyNokia
Release date9/1/201411/1/2012
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 140 millimeters (2.83 x 5.51 in)68.5 x 123.8 millimeters (2.7 x 4.87 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)160 grams (5.6 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)Nokia Lumia 820
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size4.8" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.1% (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 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Nokia Lumia 820
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopWindows Phone 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Nokia Lumia 820
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzQualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Nokia Lumia 820
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)8GB (6GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Nokia Lumia 820
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 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 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17)LTE Cat3 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
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

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Nokia Lumia 820
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Nokia Lumia 820
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
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)Nokia Lumia 820
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, eAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Nokia Lumia 820
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Nokia Lumia 820
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Nokia Lumia 820
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5T
Battery capacity2300 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours8 hours
Standby640 hours (26.7 days)330 hours (13.8 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Nokia Lumia 820
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+
• Miracast
• Colors: Black, Gray, Red, Yellow, White, Blue, Violet
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Wireless charging
• Video stabilization
• HD Voice
• 4G hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Nokia Lumia 820
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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