Sony Xperia M2 Aqua Overview
The Sony Xperia M2 is a mid-range smartphone that was released in February 2014. It runs on the Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) operating system, which is upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop). The device is powered by a Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 processor and comes with either a Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 or Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 chipset, depending on the model. It also features an Adreno 305 GPU for smooth graphics performance.
The Xperia M2 has 8 GB of internal memory and 1 GB of RAM, with the option to expand storage further using a microSD card of up to 32 GB. The phone sports a 4.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It has a screen-to-body ratio of 63.9% and a pixel density of 229 PPI.
In terms of connectivity, the Xperia M2 supports 2G, 3G, and 4G networks, as well as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, GPS, and FM radio. It has an 8 MP main camera with LED flash, HDR, and panorama features, capable of recording 1080p videos. The front-facing camera is a basic 0.3 MP VGA shooter.
The phone is available in black, white, and purple color options and measures 139.7 x 71.1 x 8.6 mm, weighing 148 g. It is powered by a non-removable 2300 mAh Li-Ion battery, offering decent standby and talk time. The Xperia M2 also comes with accelerometer, proximity, and compass sensors.
Pros:
- Decent camera performance
- Expandable storage option
- Good build quality with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
- Supports 4G LTE connectivity
- NFC support for easy sharing and pairing
Cons:
- Low-resolution front camera
- Limited internal storage
- Outdated operating system version
- Average battery life compared to newer models
