Motorola ATRIX 2 MB865
#8070
Sony Xperia M2 dual
#7133Category Breakdown
Motorola ATRIX 2 MB865
Sony Xperia M2 dual
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.953.8
Summary
- The Motorola ATRIX 2 MB865 features a 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Sony Xperia M2 dual has a slightly larger 4.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the ATRIX 2 is powered by a dual-core TI OMAP 4430 chipset, whereas the Xperia M2 utilizes a more efficient quad-core Snapdragon 400.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Xperia M2 offers a higher frame rate at 30fps compared to the ATRIX 2's 24fps.
- The Xperia M2 also has a larger 2300 mAh battery compared to the ATRIX 2's 1785 mAh, providing better longevity.
- Software-wise, the ATRIX 2 runs on Android 2.3 and is not upgradable beyond 4.0, while the Xperia M2 starts with Android 4.3 and is upgradable to 5.1, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola ATRIX 2 MB865
Sony Xperia M2 dual
General
Release Date
2011
2014
Announced
2011
2014
Description
For AT&TAlso known as Motorola MB865, Motorola Atrix Refresh, Motorola Fuath, Motorola Edison, Motorola 4G Atrix 2
Also known as Sony Xperia M2 dual D2302
Display
Size
4.3"
4.8"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4430
Qualcomm MSM8226-0 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
Yes
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@24fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
480p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1785 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1785 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
126 x 66 x 10 mm (4.96 x 2.60 x 0.39 in)
139.7 x 71.1 x 8.6 mm (5.5 x 2.80 x 0.34 in)
Weight
147 g
148 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes