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Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)

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

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Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc X Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB) 22Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) Compare Sony Xperia M4 Aqua X
4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)

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)} 22 Advantages Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB) vs Xperia Arc (LT15a)} 4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core189%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (11GB available)38 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (287MB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)19%
Thinner
vs8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+294 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+5"19%
Larger screen
vs4.2"
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+2400 mAh60%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
136 grams (4.76 ounces)vs+117 grams (4.1 ounces)16%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
ModelXperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Other model namesSony Xperia M4 Aqua LTE E2306 Single Sim, Sony TulipSony Xperia Arc LT15, Sony Ericsson X12, Sony Ericsson Anzu
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
BrandSonySony Ericsson
Release date6/1/20153/1/2011
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)72.59 x 145.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.73 in)63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)
Weight136 grams (4.76 ounces)117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size5" inches4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
System versionAndroid 5.0.1 LollipopAndroid 2.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255) (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405Qualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)1GB (287MB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
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)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA750
Battery capacity2400 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy13.3 hours7 hours
Standby685 hours (28.5 days)430 hours (17.9 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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: Midnight Blue, Misty Silver
• 8GB microSD included
Open ES 1.1
• SE Timescape
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.66W/kg (head)
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