Sony Xperia E4 vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia E4
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
Better display
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
Lighter body
Sony Xperia E4
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia E4 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 960 | 2160 |
| Resolution Width | 540 | 1080 |
| PPI | 220 | 483 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 67.4 | 73.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia E4 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 | Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) |
| GPU | Mali-400MP2 | Adreno 630 |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT6582 | Snapdragon 845 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 10 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4.4 | 8.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia E4 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia E4 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@960fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.6 | — |
| Wide | — | 19 MP, f/2, 25mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia E4 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP, f/2.8 | 5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia E4 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2300 | 2870 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 48 h | — |
| stand by | Up to 696 h (2G) / Up to 653 h (3G) | — |
| talk time | Up to 12 h (2G) / Up to 12 h 40 min (3G) | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia E4 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 137 | 135 |
| Thickness (mm) | 10.5 | 12.1 |
| Weight (g) | 144 | 168 |
| Width (mm) | 74.6 | 65 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia E4 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, February. Released 2015, March | 2018, February. Released 2018, April |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia E4 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 1900, 2100 - E2104 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat15 800/150 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia E4 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 5 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS | No |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia E4 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia E4 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia E4 and Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact packs a 2870 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 19 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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