Sony Xperia M4 Aqua vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Active Specs Review: Comparison of Features
People who engage in watersports or who simply love being near the water should consider switching to a waterproof phone. Anyone who ever had a phone accidentally dunked in water knows how hard it is to repair it, and no, leaving it in a bowl of rice doesn't really work.
Samsung understands the need for a waterproof device, and that's why the Korean company had a hit last year with its rugged device, the Galaxy S5 Active—a tougher version of the S5 that can survive accidental scratches, drops, dunkings, and spills.
This year, Sony came up with its own waterproof smartphone, the Xperia M4 Aqua. Though it does not have the same specs as the company's best-selling Xperia Z3, the sleek design and low price is sure to impress.
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Here, we compare the two phones:
Design:
The S5 Active is taller and wider than the Galaxy S5, with reinforced plastic corners for extra scuff-proofing, straight but grooved edges, and a flat back. The phone measures 5.72 x 2.89 x 0.35 inches and weighs 6 ounces. It's available in Camo Green, Ruby Red, and Titanium Grey.
The M4 Aqua has taken its design cues from the Xperia Z3, with its rounded edges and glass front and back. It measures 5.73 x 2.86 x 0.29 inches and weighs 4.94 ounces. The phone is available in a range of colors which include pink, black, and white.
The Samsung phone has an IP 67 rating, while the Sony device has an IP 68 rating. Both phones can survive in up to three feet of water for 30 minutes.
Features:
The S5 Active has a better display than the M4 Aqua, since the Samsung device has a 5.1-inch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and pixel density count of 432ppi. Meanwhile, the Sony phone has a 5-inch screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and pixel count of 294ppi.
The S5 Active is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad core processor and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat, while the M4 Aqua has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa-core chipset and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop.
The Samsung phone has a 16MP rear camera and 2MP front facing camera, while the Sony device has a 13MP rear camera and 5MP front shooter.
Price:
Off contract, the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active costs $650, while the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua costs $340.
