Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M2 Aqua vs Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/27/2018 10:11 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:14 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace X Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M) Compare Sony Xperia M2 Aqua X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
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!

16 Advantages Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
+8GB (5GB available)25% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)10% Thinner	vs	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+229 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+4.8"12% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2300 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	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	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
149 grams (5.22 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)14% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
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) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

25 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Other model names	T-Mobile Sony Xperia M2 Aqua 4G, Sony D2406	Galaxy J1 Ace SS (Single-Sim) LTE SM-J110M
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), New Zealand
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2014	10/1/2015
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 140 millimeters (2.83 x 5.51 in)	67.6 x 130.1 millimeters (2.66 x 5.12 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 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 (D2406)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.8" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)	64bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)
CPU	Quad-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 controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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 (D2406)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	10 hours
Standby	640 hours (26.7 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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+ • Miracast	• Colors: Black, White, Blue • Samsung TouchWiz UI
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)	1.57W/kg (head), 1.22W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.66W/kg (head), 0.86W/kg (body)	0.914W/kg (head), 0.65W/kg (body)