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Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB) vs Huawei Mate X

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M4 Aqua vs Huawei Mate X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Mate X X Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB) 08Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
8"
OLED

2200x2480

40
MP
8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate X

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 M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)} 8 Advantages Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB) vs Mate X} 27 Advantages Huawei Mate X
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)117%
Lighter
vs295 grams (10.33 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)51%
Thinner
vs11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+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+2.26GHz 64bit Octa-core57%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+8GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)vs+512GB (494GB available)44 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB nano-Memory100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCDvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+2200x2480 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+414 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+8"60%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(quad camera) 40MP + 16MP + 8MP + 0.3MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps8 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
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
2400 mAhvs+4500 mAh88%
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 nano-Memory 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 [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Huawei Mate X
 
ModelXperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Mate X
Other model namesSony Xperia M4 Aqua LTE E2306 Single Sim, Sony TulipHuawei Mate X 5G foldable TAH-AN00
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyHuawei
Release date6/1/20155/1/2019
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)72.59 x 145.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.73 in)146.2 x 161.3 millimeters (5.76 x 6.35 in)
Weight136 grams (4.76 ounces)295 grams (10.33 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Huawei Mate X
Display typeTFT IPS LCDOLED
Screen size5" inches8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels2200x2480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI414 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)Huawei Mate X
System versionAndroid 5.0.1 LollipopAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Huawei Mate X
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405ARM Mali-G76 MP10 720Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Huawei Mate X
RAM memory2GB LPDDR38GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)512GB (494GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Huawei Mate X
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps1400/200 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28)LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Huawei Mate X
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(quad camera)
40 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.217mm
8MP telephoto f/2.452mmOIS
0.3MP TOF Time-of-Flight
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.7" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Huawei Mate X
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
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 M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Huawei Mate X
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
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)Huawei Mate X
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Huawei Mate X
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Huawei Mate X
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2400 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging55W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy13.3 hoursfeature not registered
Standby685 hours (28.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Huawei Mate X
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, 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: Interstellar Blue
• Cover display: 6.6" AMOLED 1148x2480 (19.5:9)
• EMUI 9.1
• Leica optics (camera)
• Huawei SuperCharge (85% in 30min)

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Huawei Mate X
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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