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Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) vs Positivo Twist Metal (S530)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M2 Aqua vs Positivo Twist Metal (S530) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Positivo Twist Metal (S530) X Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) 15Points
4.8"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Positivo Twist Metal (S530) Compare Sony Xperia M2 Aqua X
5.2"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

8mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)} 15 Advantages Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) vs Twist Metal (S530)} 12 Advantages Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
+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)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+540x960 pixels26%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+229 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs188 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2300 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2200 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+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+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (5GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Plastic body, glass front, aluminum backAdvantage
More resistant material
4.8"vs+5.2"8%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras 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.
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 8MP25 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
Android 5.1.1 Lollipopvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
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
1GB LPDDR2
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
 
ModelXperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Twist Metal (S530)
Other model namesT-Mobile Sony Xperia M2 Aqua 4G, Sony D2406Positivo Twist S530 (Metal)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSonyPositivo
Release date9/1/20147/19/2017
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)75.3 x 149.2 millimeters (2.96 x 5.87 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front, aluminum back
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)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.8" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI188 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6580 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzARM Mali-400 MP1 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)16GB (10GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
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) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17)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 (D2406)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
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 flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
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, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
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)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
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)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy12 hoursfeature not registered
Standby640 hours (26.7 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Sony Exmor RS sensor
• ANT+
• Miracast
• Colors: Black, Red
• Screen protector included
• Extra case included
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
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)0.34W/kg (head), 0.48W/kg (body)
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