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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB) vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia M4 Aqua X Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB) 17Points
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Deca-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

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07Points Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 X
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 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!

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)} 17 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB) vs Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
+2.1GHz 64bit Deca-core53%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core
+16GB (9GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB (3GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen		vs720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs294 PPI
+5.5"10%
Larger screen		vs5"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness		vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer		vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+4100 mAh71%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs2400 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster		vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs4.1 + A2DP
175 grams (6.13 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)30%
Lighter
8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)14%
Thinner
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
26 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
(back) 13MP
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
f/2.0 (aperture)
+19 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
ModelRedmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
Other model namesηΊ’η±³Note 4, Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek) Deca-Core, Xiaomi NikelSony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual Sim E2312, Sony E2312, Tulip DS
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong		feature not registered
BrandXiaomiSony
Release date8/1/20166/1/2015
Depth8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 151 millimeters (2.99 x 5.94 in)72.59 x 145.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.73 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

πŸ“² Display

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6797 Helio X20 (20nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPUDeca-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core)
4x 1.85GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T880 MP4 780MhzQualcomm Adreno 405
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)8GB (3GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)		Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)		Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/5.76 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100		UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)		Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12Β΅m pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4100 mAh2400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered13.3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered488 hours (20.3 days)

βž• Other features

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, Silver, Gray, Gold, Blue
β€’ USB OTG On-The-Go
β€’ Aluminum body
β€’ 2.5D curved glass
β€’ MIUI 8.0
β€’ 720p@120fps slow-motion
β€’ 24-bit/192kHz audio
β€’ WiFi display		β€’ Colors: Black, White, Coral, Silver
β€’ Sony Exmor RS sensor
β€’ 3D Surround Sound
β€’ ANT+
β€’ Miracast
β€’ WiFi direct
β€’ IP68 certified: dust and water proof up to 1.5 meter and 30min

☒️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (Dual 3G 8GB)
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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