Sony Xperia M
The Sony Xperia M is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227, built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)/ 4.2.2 - C2004/C2005 modelsⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 124 x 62 x 9.3 mm (4.88 x 2.44 x 0.37 in)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
RAM1GB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
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✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 115g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,750 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227 for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, June. Released 2013, August
Also Known As
Also known as Sony C1904, C1905, C2004, C2005; Sony Xperia M dual with dual-SIM card slots
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)/ 4.2.2 - C2004/C2005 models, upgradable to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
245 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,750 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 1750 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
115g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
124 x 62 x 9.3 mm (4.88 x 2.44 x 0.37 in)
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Colors
Black, White, Purple, Yellow (single sim model only)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G Bands
HSDPA 900 / 2100 - C1905, C2005
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia M does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Sony Xperia M has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Sony Xperia M supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Sony Xperia M supports dual SIM (Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Sony Xperia M has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Sony Xperia M ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)/ 4.2.2 - C2004/C2005 models, upgradable to 4.3 (Jelly Bean).
The Sony Xperia M uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Sony Xperia M supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The Sony Xperia M has 4.0, A2DP.
