Motorola ATRIX 2 MB865
#8202
Sony Xperia M2 dual
#6814Category Breakdown
Motorola ATRIX 2 MB865
Sony Xperia M2 dual
Performance
38.643.6
Camera
19.036.0
Display
17.717.7
Battery
17.120.8
Build
15.015.0
Connectivity
30.347.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.922.0
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
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, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
Yes
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@24fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
480p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.01 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
0.70 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
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)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass