Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB) vs Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M4 Aqua vs Asus Zenfone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/18/2017 7:26 PM, updated: 11/15/2020 4:31 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 4 X Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) Compare Sony Xperia M4 Aqua X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)

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!

5 Advantages Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	vs	22 Advantages Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)22% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)3% Thinner	vs	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (3GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)16 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+401 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.5"10% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 8MP58% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+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) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% 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) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2400 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh38% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+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

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Other model names	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual Sim E2312, Sony E2312, Tulip DS	Asus Zenfone 4 (NFC version) Snapdragon 630 (4GB RAM)
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), South Africa, China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Sony	Asus
Release date	6/1/2015	10/1/2017
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.59 x 145.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.73 in)	75.2 x 155.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
System version	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405	Qualcomm Adreno 508
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (3GB available)	64GB (52GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	China version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 North America version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 Taiwan version: UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 China version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) North America version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28) Taiwan version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 8MP 12mm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2400 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	13.3 hours	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	488 hours (20.3 days)	552 hours (23 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, 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: Moonlight white, Mint green, Midnight black • Asus ZenUI 4.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Sony IMX362 back camera sensor • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min • 24-bit/192kHz audio • DTS surround sound • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered