Launch report · Sony
Xperia M4 Aqua: A waterproof mid-ranger that brought IP rating down to an affordable price.
SpecEagle Editorial·Apr 2015·$300·Score 50/100
M4 Aqua brought Sony's IP68 rating to an affordable mid-ranger. The look and battery were strong, but the Snapdragon 615 throttled and the small storage filled fast. A flawed but pioneering "rugged-for-cheap" experiment.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.0" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 615
Memory
2 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
13 MP
Battery
2,400 mAh
Weight
136 g
What stands out
- IP68 waterproofing at a mid-range price.
- Two-day battery life for light use.
- Slim 7.3 mm.
- microSD + jack.
What to watch
- Snapdragon 615 throttled badly.
- Notorious storage-bloat issues at launch.
- HD display only.
- Updates ended quickly.
The phone it has to beat
Honor 8
$400 · score 70/100