Now people were surprised when Sony announced its plans to unveil a new flagship every six months. For example, the Xperia Z3 does not bring much compared to Z2. This is also clearly a reason most manufacturers who sticks to an annual update.
See also : Apple plans to track your iPhone even when turned off
But Sony did not leave us empty handed in at the Mobile World Congress smartphones sector 2015. In addition to the excellent shelf Z4 Xperia Tablet, the company unveiled a mid-range smartphone, named Xperia M4 Aqua.
And to my amazement, it is surprisingly wonderful.
Xperia M4 Aqua : conception
At first glance, you might mistake the M4 Aqua by one of his large and small more expensive brothers . But taking it in hand, you will notice that the rear window gave in plastic, while the metal chassis and the polished aluminum power button remain. In terms of components, it is essentially a gradient model Xperia Z3, although Sony has been very attentive to offer a decent device.
This smartphone is a pretty light, weighing only 136 g. The chassis is also quite thin, since it has a thickness of only 7.3 mm. The balance and weight blend perfectly and is easy to handle. Aqua M4 is available in black, white and pink, as Sony calls "coral" - it is true he had to aquatic color for Aqua.
However, on paper the 5-inch screen is a disappointment, and that due to the resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. But it seems better that it looks. Sony's expertise in terms of screen to sublimate the M4 Aqua , and one could easily think that this screen with a higher resolution.
The octa-core 64-bit processor is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615, which has four cores clocked at 1.5 GHz for the most demanding tasks, and four cores clocked at 1.0 GHz for less intensive tasks. You will also have 2 GB of RAM. If this does not speak to you, keep that in mind: it is enough for all your daily tasks. The experience is extremely fluid, and navigating through the user interface is excellent. Moreover, it is embellished by Android 5.0 Lollipop.
As the name suggests, it is a waterproof smartphone, characterized by its IP65 and IP68 protection ratings. This means that you can fully immerse the smartphone in the water without fear. Sony has even found a way to give up the flap on the micro-USB port.
The great compromise is the battery life , which was a jewel in the Z3. The M4 Aqua has a battery of 2400 mAh, 3100 mAh against in the current flagship smartphone of the firm. And even with a less demanding screen, the result is going to be average. Sony believes that you will always have two days between charges, but I'm looking forward to get their hands on the smartphone for me to make my own opinion.
Another area where Sony was the champion in its Xperia range of the camera. The main camera M4 Aqua is 13 megapixels, which is well below the 20.1 megapixel sensor in the Z2 and Z3. But, it still has the same modes as the high-end models, and clichés that I could take to the salon are rendered very correct. The front camera is the best of what you can expect . It is a 5 million pixel sensor, and has a wide-angle lens is perfect for making group selfies.
The M4 Aqua also receives support LTE connectivity, and has a reasonable storage 16GB with a micro SD card slot which can extend it to 32 GB. It even has double speaker speakers on the front.
Xperia M4 Aqua : verdict
Perhaps the most important for this smartphone is its price thing. In the past, Sony has marketed its smartphones generally above average. In other words, its entry into the mid-range sector is not optimal. The Xperia M4 Aqua will be put on sale in the spring to 300 euros.
At this price, it really is an excellent smartphone. It offers a level of quality, and lack of compromise is rare in this category. If you are looking for a smartphone at this price, then it deserves your attention.
See also : Apple plans to track your iPhone even when turned off
But Sony did not leave us empty handed in at the Mobile World Congress smartphones sector 2015. In addition to the excellent shelf Z4 Xperia Tablet, the company unveiled a mid-range smartphone, named Xperia M4 Aqua.
And to my amazement, it is surprisingly wonderful.
Xperia M4 Aqua : conception
At first glance, you might mistake the M4 Aqua by one of his large and small more expensive brothers . But taking it in hand, you will notice that the rear window gave in plastic, while the metal chassis and the polished aluminum power button remain. In terms of components, it is essentially a gradient model Xperia Z3, although Sony has been very attentive to offer a decent device.
However, on paper the 5-inch screen is a disappointment, and that due to the resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. But it seems better that it looks. Sony's expertise in terms of screen to sublimate the M4 Aqua , and one could easily think that this screen with a higher resolution.
The great compromise is the battery life , which was a jewel in the Z3. The M4 Aqua has a battery of 2400 mAh, 3100 mAh against in the current flagship smartphone of the firm. And even with a less demanding screen, the result is going to be average. Sony believes that you will always have two days between charges, but I'm looking forward to get their hands on the smartphone for me to make my own opinion.
Xperia M4 Aqua : verdict
Perhaps the most important for this smartphone is its price thing. In the past, Sony has marketed its smartphones generally above average. In other words, its entry into the mid-range sector is not optimal. The Xperia M4 Aqua will be put on sale in the spring to 300 euros.