On paper the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua isn’t the most exciting of handsets. Don’t let the lack of premium ‘Z’ branding fool you though, the Xperia M4 Aqua packs a compliment of features that aren’t that far off from last year’s Sony Xperia Z3 into a plastic frame with an approachable price.
But the real selling point is the M4’s waterproof design and construction. As the Aqua name implies, Sony took some time to improve this aspect of the handset, earning both IP65 and IP68 ratings while skirting the need for physical flaps to cover the device’s ports. No more need to worry about sealing off the USB. The Xperia M4 will survive submersion in 1.5 meters of water for up to 30 minutes. The design itself is reminiscent of previous Xperia releases while cutting back on some of the more expensive build options like metal accents.
We didn’t have 30 minutes to sit around and see what would happen after the time limit ran up, but we did get a chance to dunk the Xperia M4 Aqua in a fish tank. As promised, the phone not only functioned while underwater but emerged unharmed.
So what can we expect from the M4 Aqua? Here’s the details:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processing
- 2GB RAM
- 13MP Exmor RS/5MP front camera
- 2400mAh battery
- 7.3mm thick, 136 grams
The Xperia M4 Aqua will launch this spring at a price of 299 euro (~0). That’s an amazing off-contract price for a phone that gets you pretty close to Sony’s most recent flagship devices.
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