Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M4 Aqua vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/9/2018 6:28 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:13 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 9 X Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

33Points Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB) Compare Sony Xperia M4 Aqua X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)

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!

4 Advantages Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	vs	33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)49% Lighter	vs	201 grams (7.04 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)21% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 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
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)78% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (3GB available)	vs	+128GB (111GB available)36 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1440x2960 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+514 PPI75% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.4"28% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP89% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)33% 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) 2K UHD (2560x1440)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 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) 1200 Mbps28 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2400 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh67% 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	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

+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 (Dual 3G 8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual Sim E2312, Sony E2312, Tulip DS	Galaxy Note9 (Exynos) Dual-sim (6GB RAM), Samsung Crown
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2015	8/24/2018, Announced: 8/9/2018
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.59 x 145.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.73 in)	76.4 x 161.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.37 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	201 grams (7.04 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	514 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10 2.5D glass Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
System version	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 2.5
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9810 (10nm)
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 2.7GHz Mongoose M3 (Quad-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405	ARM Mali-G72 MP18 (572MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 249124 (v7), 316449 (v8) Geekbench: 9026 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (3GB available)	128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
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	1200/150 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz
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, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
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, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2400 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	13.3 hours	feature not registered
Standby	488 hours (20.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, Copper, Purple, Blue • S Pen Stylus (Bluetooth) • Samsung Pay • Samsung DeX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.381W/kg (head), 1.509W/kg (body)