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Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB) vs Alcatel 3L (2021)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M4 Aqua vs Alcatel 3L (2021) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Alcatel 3L (2021) X Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB) 06Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.52"
IPS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel 3L (2021)

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Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)} 6 Advantages Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB) vs 3L (2021)} 17 Advantages Alcatel 3L (2021)
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)43%
Lighter
vs194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)20%
Thinner
vs8.74 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+294 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs269 PPI
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core38%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)vs+64GB (48GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
5"vs+6.52"30%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP3 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/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2400 mAhvs+4000 mAh67%
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.
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

26 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Alcatel 3L (2021)
 
ModelXperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Alcatel 3L (2021)
Other model namesSony Xperia M4 Aqua LTE E2306 Single Sim, Sony Tulipalcatel 3L (2021)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyAlcatel
Release date6/1/20153/22/2021
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.74 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)72.59 x 145.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.73 in)75.59 x 165.64 millimeters (2.98 x 6.52 in)
Weight136 grams (4.76 ounces)194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Alcatel 3L (2021)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches6.52" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI269 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Alcatel 3L (2021)
System versionAndroid 5.0.1 LollipopAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Alcatel 3L (2021)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio A25 MT6762D (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405PowerVR GE8320 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Alcatel 3L (2021)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)64GB (48GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Alcatel 3L (2021)
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 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28)LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Alcatel 3L (2021)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(triple camera)
48 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.490°1/5"1.75µm
2MP depth f/2.484°1/5"1.75µm
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Alcatel 3L (2021)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Alcatel 3L (2021)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
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+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Alcatel 3L (2021)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Alcatel 3L (2021)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Alcatel 3L (2021)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2400 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy13.3 hours29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby685 hours (28.5 days)600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Alcatel 3L (2021)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, Coral, Silver
• Sony Exmor RS sensor
• 3D Surround Sound
• ANT+
• Miracast
• WiFi direct
• IP68 certified: dust and water proof up to 1.5 meter and 30min
• Colors: Jewelry Black, Jewelry Blue
• 2.5D glass display
• Google Assistant

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Alcatel 3L (2021)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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