Motorola Electrify 2 XT881
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Sony Xperia M2
#6688Category Breakdown
Motorola Electrify 2 XT881
Sony Xperia M2
Performance
38.143.6
Camera
19.136.0
Display
17.717.7
Battery
17.120.8
Build
16.815.0
Connectivity
33.458.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.622.6
Summary
- The Motorola Electrify 2 XT881 features a 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Sony Xperia M2 has a slightly larger 4.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Electrify 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 HDR video support.
- The Xperia M2 also has a larger battery capacity at 2300 mAh compared to the Electrify 2's 1780 mAh.
- Regarding software, the Electrify 2 runs Android 4.0.4, while the Xperia M2 comes with Android 4.3, upgradable to 5.1, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the Xperia M2 is slightly heavier and larger than the Electrify 2, with additional color options available.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Electrify 2 XT881
Sony Xperia M2
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
For US Cellular
N/A
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
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4430
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2303, D2306)Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2305)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
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)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
480p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1780 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1780 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
128.5 x 65.8 x 8.4 mm (5.06 x 2.59 x 0.33 in)
139.7 x 71.1 x 8.6 mm (5.5 x 2.80 x 0.34 in)
Weight
130 g
148 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.83 W/kg (head) 0.65 W/kg (body)
0.70 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA
HSPA 42.2(D2303, D2306)/21.1(D2305)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
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 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass