Sony Xperia M2
#6688Sony Xperia M2 Aqua
#5144Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia M2
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua
Performance
43.643.5
Camera
36.036.0
Display
17.755.2
Battery
20.820.8
Build
15.016.1
Connectivity
58.357.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.629.1
Summary
- The Sony Xperia M2 and Xperia M2 Aqua share similar specifications, but differ in display technology and software version.
- The M2 features a TFT display, while the M2 Aqua uses an IPS LCD, which typically offers better viewing angles and color reproduction.
- Both devices are powered by the same Snapdragon 400 chipset and have identical RAM and storage configurations, ensuring comparable performance.
- The camera specifications are the same, with an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is also identical at 2300 mAh.
- However, the M2 Aqua runs a slightly newer version of Android, 4.4.2, compared to the M2's 4.3, which may provide a marginally improved software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia M2
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.8"
4.8"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 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 3
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2303, D2306)Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2305)
Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, HDR
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
480p
480p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
139.7 x 71.1 x 8.6 mm (5.5 x 2.80 x 0.34 in)
140 x 72 x 8.6 mm (5.51 x 2.83 x 0.34 in)
Weight
148 g
149 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Purple
Black, White, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.70 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
0.69 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2(D2303, D2306)/21.1(D2305)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass