Sony Xperia M4 Aqua, with a price tag of only USD 270, comes with: handy screen size, nice camera sensors, waterproof etc. However, besides those highlights, there are still some drawbacks I would like to share with you..

5 Sony Xperia M4 Aqua highlights

As I am using the device at the moment, here are 8 best and worst features about the Xperia M4 Aqua, in my personal opinion. Let’s start with 5 things I really like about this handset. First of all, like most Xperia smartphone, the M4 Aqua display sports a compact 5.0 inch that perfectly fits in your hand, making it convenient to be put in the pocket and carried with you to anywhere

Secondly, Sony Xperia M4 Aqua cameras is good enough to please any photo addicts. Featuring 13MP/5MP camera, Sony sensors really make a difference from other competitor with the same resolutions. The M4 Aqua cameras are especially good at taking pictures under low light conditions. You will absolutely be wowed the first time you try capturing your selfie at night. Edited: You will still be wowed every single time, trust me!

Next, Sony Xperia M4 Aqua, despite the budget price, still offers water-proof technology. Water proof used to be the one feature that many of us associate with higher-end flagships. Of course the M4 Aqua can not stay in water in as long time as other premium Xperia smartphones like the Xperia M5 or Z5 family. 

The fourth highlight I want to mention about Sony Xperia M4 Aqua is that, the smartphone comes with both Dual SIM and MicroSD card slot. This gives users more options when they want to add in a second SIM or expand the device’s internal storage.

Last but not least, I absolutely like my Xperia M4 Aqua design. The handset features classy slim body that looks great in your hand. I have had one funny memory, when many people kept asking whether my phone was the higher-end Xperia Z3. If you take a comparison, they really look similar visually.

3 Sony Xperia M4 Aqua weaknesses

However, like most devices, the Xperia M4 Aqua also has some drawbacks. Here are the 3 features I find most significant to the phone’s performance. Firstly, the handset is powered by Snapdragon 615, which results in some heating problem. It won’t occur right away, but after using continuously, you can feel the machine heating up.

Next, Sony Xperia M4 Aqua battery is only 2,400 mAH in capacity. A new phone can work for more than 1 day under normal usage. However, this will be degraded soon and after some time, I guess we would need to charge much more often. To add in, the battery is non-removable, meaning you can not take it out in emergency situations.

Thirdly, the Xperia M4 Aqua is not the best choice for multi tasking. It works smoothly most of the time, but when you try to perform too many functions at the same time, the machine seems to slow down a bit. I never incurred a sudden machine freeze or shut down, but if you want to buy this handset, you should totally expect a decrease in speed when multi tasking.

As you can see, Sony Xperia M4 Aqua highlights still outweigh its drawbacks. With USD 270 price tag, the handset is one of my all-time favorite mid-range smartphones.