Xperia M4 Aqua - Sony's waterproof smartphone

Waterproof phones as a class have been around for quite some time. Many manufacturers, to ensure the declared waterproofness for a smartphone, use plugs on USB key ports and SD cards. And these plugs are constantly lost or broken. But not in the Xperia M4 Aqua, reports TechCrunch .

In the new smartphone Xperia M4 Aqua, Sony engineers have abandoned annoying stubs, at least on the USB charging port. Unfortunately, for the SD card port a waterproof plug is still available.

The phone does not lose to its competitors in the average price range and in terms of equipment. On board the new M4 Aqua 13 and 5 megapixel camera, eight-core 64-bit mobile processor Snapdragon 615, which ensures the operation of the device on Android Lolipop. The declared operating time without recharging is two days.

Sony warns that the phone can be considered waterproof with some reservations. First, the depth of the apparatus should not exceed 1.5 meters. Therefore, it is not recommended to sink the M4 Aqua in the well or from the pier. Secondly, exposure to salt water should be avoided, but it can be used in water containing chlorine. After use, the smartphone must be washed (apparently, with drinking water). Of course, if you dip the phone, the USB port should dry out before charging.
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The starting price for the M4 Aqua in 80 countries around the world will be 299 euros, but not in the United States. According to Sony, they pay special attention to the placement of their flagship models in this market.

M4 Aqua can be positioned as a waterproof smartphone only up to a certain point, but it is already clearly visible how far this “moment” is for Sony’s competitors in the premium market. With this phone you should not swim in the waters, but it is perfect for reading books in the bathroom.