HTC DROID DNA vs Sony Xperia M2 Aqua
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
DROID DNA: 7.3 g lighter
- DROID DNA:
- 141.7 g
- Xperia M2 Aqua:
- 149 g
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Width
DROID DNA: 1.5 mm narrower
- DROID DNA:
- 70.5 mm
- Xperia M2 Aqua:
- 72 mm
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Screen diagonal
Xperia M2 Aqua: 0.2 in smaller diagonal
- DROID DNA:
- 5 in
- Xperia M2 Aqua:
- 4.8 in
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Chipset
- DROID DNA:
- Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
- Xperia M2 Aqua:
- Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
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Depth
Xperia M2 Aqua: 1.1 mm thinner
- DROID DNA:
- 9.7 mm
- Xperia M2 Aqua:
- 8.6 mm
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Release year
- DROID DNA:
- 2012
- Xperia M2 Aqua:
- 2014
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. DROID DNA
- Height:
- 141 mm
- Width:
- 70.5 mm
- Depth:
- 9.7 mm +1.1 mm versus Xperia M2 Aqua
2. Xperia M2 Aqua
- Height:
- 140 mm
- Width:
- 72 mm +1.5 mm versus DROID DNA
- Depth:
- 8.6 mm
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. DROID DNA
- Screen diagonal:
- 5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 68.9 cm²
2. Xperia M2 Aqua
- Screen diagonal:
- 4.8 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 63.5 cm²
DROID DNA has approximately 8.5% more rectangular screen area than Xperia M2 Aqua.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | DROID DNA | Xperia M2 Aqua |
|---|---|---|
| 8 GB | Unknown | 1 GB RAM |
DROID DNA: Original memory entry
16 GB (11 GB user available) · 2 GB RAM
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. DROID DNA
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- No
2. Xperia M2 Aqua
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | DROID DNA | Xperia M2 Aqua |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Chipset |
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| NFC |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | DROID DNA | Xperia M2 Aqua |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Screen area |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | DROID DNA | Xperia M2 Aqua |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | DROID DNA | Xperia M2 Aqua |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 4 RenderScript * | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | DROID DNA | Xperia M2 Aqua |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | DROID DNA | Xperia M2 Aqua |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | DROID DNA | Xperia M2 Aqua |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | DROID DNA | Xperia M2 Aqua |
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| Dop |
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