Overall Score
53.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#7143)53.8
Performance(#11239)54.3
Camera(#6217)42.1
Display(#7105)67.0
Battery(#11756)43.5
Build(#9825)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia M2
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia M2 features a compact design with dimensions of 139.7 x 71.1 x 8.6 mm and a weight of 148 grams, making it comfortable to hold.
- Its 4.8-inch TFT display offers a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 229 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and Adreno 305 GPU, supported by 1GB of RAM.
- The rear camera is 8 MP with an f/2.4 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, but lacks optical image stabilization.
- The battery capacity is 2300 mAh, providing adequate power without fast charging or wireless options.
- Running on Android 4.3, it can be upgraded to 5.1 Lollipop, offering a basic user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The device is available in black, white, and purple, with no water resistance features.
- The absence of a stereo speaker and a selfie camera may limit multimedia experiences.
- Overall, the Xperia M2 combines modest specifications with a straightforward design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size4.8"
TypeTFT
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
PPI540
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2303, D2306)Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2305)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsVGA
Video Recording1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video480p
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions139.7 x 71.1 x 8.6 mm (5.5 x 2.80 x 0.34 in)
Weight148 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Purple
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2(D2303, D2306)/21.1(D2305)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS VersionAndroid 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes