Sony Xperia M4 Aqua vs Xiaomi Redmi 6

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

+ Add a third phone

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.

  • Weight

    Xperia M4 Aqua: 10 g lighter

    Xperia M4 Aqua:
    136 g
    Redmi 6:
    146 g
  • Width

    Redmi 6: 1.1 mm narrower

    Xperia M4 Aqua:
    72.6 mm
    Redmi 6:
    71.5 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Xperia M4 Aqua: 0.45 in smaller diagonal

    Xperia M4 Aqua:
    5 in
    Redmi 6:
    5.45 in
  • Chipset

    Xperia M4 Aqua:
    Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
    Redmi 6:
    Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
  • Rear camera layout

    Xperia M4 Aqua:
    Single
    Redmi 6:
    Dual
  • Depth

    Xperia M4 Aqua: 1 mm thinner

    Xperia M4 Aqua:
    7.3 mm
    Redmi 6:
    8.3 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. 1. Xperia M4 Aqua

    Height:
    145.5 mm
    Width:
    72.6 mm +1.1 mm versus Redmi 6
    Depth:
    7.3 mm
  2. 2. Redmi 6

    Height:
    147.5 mm +2 mm versus Xperia M4 Aqua
    Width:
    71.5 mm
    Depth:
    8.3 mm +1 mm versus Xperia M4 Aqua

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Xperia M4 Aqua

    136 g

  2. 2. Redmi 6

    146 g

    +10 g versus Xperia M4 Aqua

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. 1. Xperia M4 Aqua

    Screen diagonal:
    5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    68.9 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi 6

    Screen diagonal:
    5.45 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    18:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    76.7 cm²

Redmi 6 has approximately 11.2% 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.

No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.

Xperia M4 Aqua: Original memory entry

8 GB · 2 GB RAM/ 16 GB (E2306)

Redmi 6: Original memory entry

64 GB · 4 GB RAM 32 GB · 3 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. Xperia M4 Aqua

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Redmi 6

NFC:
Unknown
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.

  1. 1. Xperia M4 Aqua

    2400 mAh

  2. 2. Redmi 6

    3000 mAh

    +600 mAh versus Xperia M4 Aqua

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.

1. Xperia M4 Aqua2. Redmi 6

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Xperia M4 Aqua, Redmi 6.
SpecificationXperia M4 AquaRedmi 6
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 145.5 Х 72.6 Х 7.3 mm
  • 147.5 Х 71.5 Х 8.3 mm
Weight
  • 136 g
  • 146 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5" inch
  • 5.45" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1280 px
  • 720 x 1440 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 8 GB
  • 2 GB RAM/ 16 GB (E2306)
  • 64 GB
  • 4 GB RAM 32 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 2400 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 3000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop)
  • upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
  • Android 8.1 (Oreo); ; MIUI 9
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
  • Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
NFC
  • Yes
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Xperia M4 Aqua, Redmi 6.
SpecificationXperia M4 AquaRedmi 6
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 68.9 cm2
  • 76.7 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 18:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 65.2%
  • 72.7%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 294 PPI
  • 295 PPI
Screen protection
  • Scratch-resistant glass
Unknown
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Xperia M4 Aqua, Redmi 6.
SpecificationXperia M4 AquaRedmi 6
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 12 MP
  • Dual
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • AF
  • f/2.0
  • 12 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 1.25 µm
  • PDAF -5 MP
  • 1.12 μm
  • depth sensor
Functions
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 720p
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • 5 MP
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Xperia M4 Aqua, Redmi 6.
SpecificationXperia M4 AquaRedmi 6
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 405
  • PowerVR GE8320
Antutu 7 score *
  • 32892
  • 75482
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 599
  • 773
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 1405
  • 3374
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *
  • 1634
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Xperia M4 Aqua, Redmi 6.
SpecificationXperia M4 AquaRedmi 6
Release date
  • 2015
  • March
  • 2018
  • June
Colors
  • Black
  • White
  • Coral
  • Silver
  • Grey
  • Blue
  • Gold
  • Rose Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 190 EUR
  • 120 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 681 h (2G) / Up to 685 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 12 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 13 h 20 min (3G) Music play - Up to 64 h 40 min
Unknown
Body build
  • plastic body
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Xperia M4 Aqua, Redmi 6.
SpecificationXperia M4 AquaRedmi 6
SIM card
  • Nano-SIM
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - E2303
  • E2353 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - E2306 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 20(800) - E2303 LTE band 2(1900)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 12(700)
  • 13(700)
  • 17(700)
  • 28(700) - E2306 LTE band 1(2100)
  • 28(700)
  • 40(2300) - E2353
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 34(2000)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
  • HSPA
  • LTE
GPRS
  • Up to 107 kbps
  • Yes
Edge
  • Up to 296 kbps
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • DLNA
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR - 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.59 W/kg (head) 0.53 W/kg (body)
Unknown
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Xperia M4 Aqua, Redmi 6.
SpecificationXperia M4 AquaRedmi 6
Radio
  • FM radio
  • RDS
  • FM radio
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Xperia M4 Aqua, Redmi 6.
SpecificationXperia M4 AquaRedmi 6
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass - ANT+ - IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass