Motorola Electrify 2 XT881
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Sony Xperia M2 dual
#6814Category Breakdown
Motorola Electrify 2 XT881
Sony Xperia M2 dual
Performance
38.143.6
Camera
19.136.0
Display
17.717.7
Battery
17.120.8
Build
16.815.0
Connectivity
33.447.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.622.0
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 dual has a larger 4.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~229 ppi.
- 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 battery capacity of the Xperia M2 is 2300 mAh, significantly larger than the 1780 mAh battery in the Electrify 2.
- Software-wise, the Electrify 2 runs on Android 4.0.4, while the Xperia M2 starts with Android 4.3 and is upgradable to 5.1, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Electrify 2 XT881
Sony Xperia M2 dual
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
For US Cellular
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
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4430
Qualcomm MSM8226-0 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
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, 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
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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