Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (E2303/E2306/E2353/E2333) – Detailed English Specifications
The Sony Xperia M4 Aqua is a 2015 mid‑range waterproof Android smartphone, marking Sony’s first octa‑core mid‑tier device with IP65/68 protection, a 5‑inch HD IPS display, Snapdragon 615 chipset, 13MP Exmor RS rear camera, 2400mAh battery, and Android 5.0.1 (upgradable to 6.0.1).
1. Core Overview
Category Details Launch Unveiled March 2, 2015 (MWC); released June 2015 (global) Model Codes E2303 (Europe), E2306 (Asia), E2353 (Global LTE), E2333 (US) Positioning Mid‑range waterproof daily driver OS Android 5.0.1 Lollipop; upgradable to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Network 2G (GSM 850/900/1800/1900), 3G (HSPA+ 42.2/5.76 Mbps), 4G LTE (varies by model)Sony MSRP ~EUR 299 (2015 launch) Colors Black, White, Silver, Red
2. Key Hardware
Display
Type: 5.0‑inch IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, scratch‑resistant glass
Resolution: 720×1280 (HD, 16:9, ~294 PPI)
Features: Brightness up to 450 nits, multi‑touch
Body & Design
Dimensions: 145.5×72.59×7.3 mm, 136g
Build: OmniBalance design, metal frame, plastic back, cap‑less micro‑USB
Protection: IP65/IP68 (dust‑tight, 1.5m water for 30 mins)
Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, magnetometer, gyroscope
SIM: Nano‑SIM
Performance
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (MSM8939, 28nm)
CPU: Octa‑core (4×1.5 GHz Cortex‑A53 + 4×1.0 GHz Cortex‑A53)
GPU: Adreno 405Sony
RAM/Storage: 2GB LPDDR3 RAM; 8GB/16GB internal (expandable via microSDXC up to 200GB)
Camera System
Camera Specs Features Rear 13MP Exmor RS sensor, f/2.0, 25mm, LED flash, autofocus 1080p@30fps video, SteadyShot EIS, HDR, Superior Auto, ISO 3200, 4x digital zoomSony Front 5MP, 88° wide‑angle (22mm), no flash 720p@30fps video, HDR, face detection, group selfiesSony
Battery & Charging
Battery: 2400mAh Li‑Ion (non‑removable)
Standby: Up to 681h (2G); up to 685h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 12h40min (2G); up to 13h20min (3G)
Music playback: Up to 64h40min
Charging: microUSB 2.0 (wired only, no wireless charging)
Software: Battery STAMINA/Ultra STAMINA modes
Connectivity
Wi‑Fi 802.11 b/g/n (dual‑band), Wi‑Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.1 (A2DP, EDR, aptX)
GPS + A‑GPS, GLONASS
3.5mm audio jack, xLoud, Clear Audio+Sony
NFC (mobile payment support)Sony
microUSB 2.0 (OTG compatible)
3. Software & Multimedia
UI: Sony custom UI with Xperia Home, Timescape widgets
Audio: Clear Bass, manual equalizer, 3D Surround Sound (VPT), xLoudSony
Video: Supports MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV, AVI; 1080p playbackSony
Extras: Document viewer, NeoReader barcode scanner, motion gaming
4. Core Advantages & Limitations
Advantages Limitations IP65/68 waterproof/dustproof (cap‑less USB) No OIS; 2GB RAM limits multitasking on later Android Octa‑core Snapdragon 615, 64‑bit performance Limited internal storage (8GB base); slow microUSB charging 13MP Exmor RS + 5MP wide‑angle front cam No wireless charging; non‑removable battery Lightweight (136g) and slim (7.3mm) design Display capped at HD resolution
5. Variant Differences
Model Key Differences E2303 3G only; no LTE E2306 LTE bands for Asia; dual‑SIM E2353 Global LTE bands; single‑SIM E2333 US LTE bands; single‑SIM
6. Quick Specs Summary
Feature Details Display 5.0″ IPS LCD HD (720×1280, 294 PPI) Chipset Snapdragon 615 (MSM8939) RAM/Storage 2GB + 8GB/16GB (microSD up to 200GB) Rear Camera 13MP Exmor RS f/2.0, 1080p video Front Camera 5MP 88° wide‑angle, 720p video Battery 2400mAh Li‑Ion, STAMINA Mode Protection IP65/68 Weight 136g
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