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Sony Xperia M2

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User ratings:
36
4.3 out of 5
36 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
22 %
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Editorial reviews:
11
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3.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • good balance between price and performance
  • The panel is very bright and has good illumination
  • Stability Test app ensures constant load on the system

Cons

  • the sound is not synced with Bluetooth speakers
  • that applications cannot be moved onto the memory card
  • the upper and bottom borders are a little wide

Key specs

  • 8 Mpx
  • 4.8 in
  • 960, 540 px
  • TN TFT
  • 229 ppi
  • 2300 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 0.3 Mpx

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Sony Xperia M2 - Pros & Cons

Sony Xperia M2

Pros

  • good balance between price and performance
  • The panel is very bright and has good illumination
  • Stability Test app ensures constant load on the system
  • relatively good sound with strong bass and clean high notes
  • The test model is relatively accurate and gives us a positive impression
  • The integrated picture LED allows us to produce reasonable images
  • delivery is surprisingly good
  • good lighting conditions
  • artifacts are easy to find
  • speed of the memory is quite good
  • Performs well even when used for resource intensive games

Cons

  • the sound is not synced with Bluetooth speakers
  • that applications cannot be moved onto the memory card
  • the upper and bottom borders are a little wide
  • The positioning is not optimal as in landscape mode
  • not very high and small captions seem very pixelated
  • low resolution display seriously lets it down
  • the frame rate noticeably dropped in intense moments
  • It looks a little unnatural
  • and the colours are rather lifeless
  • very drab colours and the unpleasant image noise
  • lack of pixels to be too much of a sticking point

Sony Xperia M2 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4.8 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2300 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
229 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.2 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Sony Xperia M2 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.4
CPU clock speed1.2 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 305
RAM memory1 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Optical zoom4x
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage8 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height5.5 in
Width2.8 in
Depth0.34 in
Weight5.22 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
IRyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 700 MHz
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
Streaming standardsMiracast
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Display
Screen size4.8 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution960 x 540 px
TechnologyTN TFT
Pixel density229.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass 3.0
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution0.3 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Purple
  • White
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Glass
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMicro-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codecSBC
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity2300.0 mAh
Standby time633.0 h
Talk time15.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no

Sony Xperia M2 - Q&A (1)

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    kera
    about 2 years ago
    Does Sony Xperia M2 have a recovery mode?
    salvatore
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Recovery Mode of the Xperia M2 can be accessed by first turning off your phone. Then press the power and volume button down until the Sony logo appears. Then, using the volume keys, scroll to the relevant option to hard-reset the phone or clear the mobile's cache.
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Sony Xperia M2 Sony - Editorial Reviews (11)

3.6
Based on 11 reviews
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Sony Xperia M2 Sony Xperia M2 Review: In Depth
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Recombu
Published: 29.05.2014
Sony Xperia M2 Review: In Depth
4.0

We review the Sony Xperia M2, a mid-range mobile that boasts the same premium looks and many of the same features of the Xperia Z2.

Sony Xperia M2 Sony Xperia M2 Smartphone Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 23.07.2014
Sony Xperia M2 Smartphone Review
4.0

In-depth review of the Sony Xperia M2 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926, Qualcomm Adreno 305, 4.8", 0.1 kg) with various measurements, benchmarks and ratings.

Sony Xperia M2 Sony Xperia M2 review: Dial M for midrange
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GSMArena.com
Sony Xperia M2 review: Dial M for midrange

We are about to explore the Xperia M2, a smartphone with an agenda of its own. Task number 1 is to upgrade the popular Xperia M. Check. The M2 brings a...

Sony Xperia M2 Sony Xperia M2 review
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TechRadar
Published: 10.06.2014
Sony Xperia M2 review
4.0

A mid-range classic in the making, or a phone at the wrong price point?

Sony Xperia M2 Sony Xperia M2 review
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PC World
Sony Xperia M2 review
3.0

Sony’s attempt at making its premium technologies available to the masses.

Sony Xperia M2 Sony Xperia M2 Review: same iconic design, more modest package
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Android Authority
Published: 04.06.2014
Sony Xperia M2 Review: same iconic design, more modest package

The Sony Xperia M2 may not have the same impressive specs as its higher-end brothers, but at least it still offers the same iconic design as you'll find on phones like the Z2. Join us as we take a closer look!

Sony Xperia M2 A sleek, attractive Sony Android phone
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CNET
Published: 24.07.2014
A sleek, attractive Sony Android phone

The Sony Xperia M2 comes with a 4.8-inch display, a sleek design and an affordable price tag.

Sony Xperia M2 Sony Xperia M2 Aqua Smartphone Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 24.12.2014
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua Smartphone Review
4.1

In-depth review of the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926, Qualcomm Adreno 305, 4.8", 0.1 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and ratings

Sony Xperia M2 Sony Xperia M2 Aqua review: The perfect waterproof phone for your shower
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ITProPortal
Published: 08.09.2014
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua review: The perfect waterproof phone for your shower
3.0

As you may have guessed from the name, the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua is an update on the Xperia M2 that seems to have made repelling water something of a personal vendetta.

Sony Xperia M2 Hands on: Sony Xperia M2 review: Hands-on
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T3
Published: 24.02.2014
Hands on: Sony Xperia M2 review: Hands-on

The Sony Xperia M2 is a pared down mid-range version of the new Xperia Z2

Sony Xperia M2 Sony Xperia M2 Dual Review: The Xperia M2 is a good phone that falls short at its asking price
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 28.06.2014
Sony Xperia M2 Dual Review: The Xperia M2 is a good phone that falls short at its asking price
3.4

Read the in depth Review of Sony Xperia M2 Dual Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Sony Xperia M2 Dual configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.