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Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) vs Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M2 Aqua vs Samsung Galaxy M52 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy M52 X Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) 05Points
4.8"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
26Points Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Sony Xperia M2 Aqua X
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)

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)} 5 Advantages Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) vs Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs173 grams (6.06 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
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+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)193%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+6GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+128GB (101GB available)19 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)16%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
229 PPIvs+393 PPI72%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"vs+6.7"40%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(triple camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+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) 0.3MPvs+(front) 32MP103 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) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipopvs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTEvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAhvs+5000 mAh117%
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/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

23 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
+16 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)
ModelXperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model namesT-Mobile Sony Xperia M2 Aqua 4G, Sony D2406Galaxy M52 5G SM-M526BR/Dual-SIM 128GB+6GB RAM
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandSonySamsung
Release date9/1/201410/2/2021, Announced: 9/24/2021
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 140 millimeters (2.83 x 5.51 in)76.4 x 164.2 millimeters (3.01 x 6.46 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size4.8" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI393 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core)
3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzQualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 504424 (v9)
Geekbench: 2796 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR26GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)128GB (101GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17)LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(triple camera)
64 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ1.12ยตm
5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.72" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy12 hours48 hours (2 days)
Standby640 hours (26.7 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Sony Exmor RS sensor
โ€ข ANT+
โ€ข Miracast
โ€ข Colors: Blazing Black, White, Icy Blue

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.69W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)0.77W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.66W/kg (head), 0.86W/kg (body)0.789W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)
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