Sharp Aquos S3 vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
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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
Xperia M4 Aqua: 29.4 g lighter
- Aquos S3:
- 165.4 g
- Xperia M4 Aqua:
- 136 g
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Width
Xperia M4 Aqua: 1.6 mm narrower
- Aquos S3:
- 74.2 mm
- Xperia M4 Aqua:
- 72.6 mm
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Screen diagonal
Xperia M4 Aqua: 1 in smaller diagonal
- Aquos S3:
- 6 in
- Xperia M4 Aqua:
- 5 in
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Chipset
- Aquos S3:
- Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
- Xperia M4 Aqua:
- Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
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Rear camera layout
- Aquos S3:
- Dual
- Xperia M4 Aqua:
- Single
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Depth
Xperia M4 Aqua: 0.7 mm thinner
- Aquos S3:
- 8 mm
- Xperia M4 Aqua:
- 7.3 mm
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. Aquos S3
- Height:
- 148.2 mm +2.7 mm versus Xperia M4 Aqua
- Width:
- 74.2 mm +1.6 mm versus Xperia M4 Aqua
- Depth:
- 8 mm +0.7 mm versus Xperia M4 Aqua
2. Xperia M4 Aqua
- Height:
- 145.5 mm
- Width:
- 72.6 mm
- Depth:
- 7.3 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. Aquos S3
- Screen diagonal:
- 6 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 18:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 92.9 cm²
2. Xperia M4 Aqua
- Screen diagonal:
- 5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 68.9 cm²
Aquos S3 has approximately 34.8% more rectangular screen area than Xperia M4 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 | Aquos S3 | Xperia M4 Aqua |
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| 64 GB | 6 GB RAM | Unknown |
Xperia M4 Aqua: Original memory entry
8 GB · 2 GB RAM/ 16 GB (E2306)
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. Aquos S3
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
2. Xperia M4 Aqua
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 256 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
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Everyday essentials
| Specification | Aquos S3 | Xperia M4 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 | Aquos S3 | Xperia M4 Aqua |
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| Touchscreen |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection | Unknown |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | Aquos S3 | Xperia M4 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 | Aquos S3 | Xperia M4 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 * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 RenderScript * | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | Aquos S3 | Xperia M4 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 | Unknown |
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| Body build | Unknown |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Aquos S3 | Xperia M4 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 | Unknown |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | Aquos S3 | Xperia M4 Aqua |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | Aquos S3 | Xperia M4 Aqua |
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| Dop |
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