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Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual smartphone, the latest by the tech giant Sony, allows consumers to get a fully waterproof device at an ‘affordable price.’
While a price tag of Rs. 25,000 cannot be called affordable, spending that extra could see you not being worried in this monsoonal collossal rains. Be it wet pocket, fingers or even a sudden drop in a pool (ranging from the bowl used in the morning to the one for recreation) this phone will run! Just do not use it while under water.
Specs:
Geek alert! It comes with a 5-inch 720p HD display, Android 5.0 Lollipop, 64-bit Snapdragon 615 octa-core CPU, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM, supports microSD cards, 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, 4G Dual SIM, LTE connectivity and 2,400 mAh battery.
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua:
Its just another Xperia but waterproof! Nothing fancy about its design and one could purchase a similar model, half its price from a different brand. Nothing to see here folks!
Performance:
Though not the best performer compared to others in its price range, Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual is sufficiently fast enough to not lag behind most apps. Heavy games however might make the phone slow. There are chances of the Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 615 chip to overheat, just ensure the phone is updated to the latest software.
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The Tops:
If design front is not your thing, then this should be something you may like; the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua comes with a capless waterproof micro USB port. Along with this, the performance is pretty decent. It comes at 720p HD display and a decent battery life. Expect it to last over a day or two, especially with its power saving feature.
Did I mention waterproof?
The Mehs:
The camera, the price, the niche attempt from Sony to tap into the mid-range segment with this phone, the sluggishness of processor, the smudges easily visible on first touch
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Verdict:
If you are one of the niche consumers who gets upset when the phone gets wet, then by all means go for it. The smartphone comes with a decent screen and good battery life. The camera could be a deal breaker.