The Sony Xperia M2 is a mid-range 4G Android smartphone manufactured by Sony which was unveiled on 24 February 2014 at the Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, Spain. It boasts of Sony's new Lifelog app, launched alongside the Sony Xperia Z2 and Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet. The Xperia M2 succeeds the Sony Xperia M with a faster processor and an improved camera.[2]
 Sony Xperia M2 | |
| Brand | Sony |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony Mobile Communications |
| Type | Touchscreen smartphone |
| Slogan | Premium experiences, ultra-fast |
| Series | Sony Xperia |
| Predecessor | Sony Xperia M |
| Successor | Sony Xperia M4 Aqua |
| Form factor | Slate, OmniBalance |
| Dimensions | 139.7 x 71.1 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 148 g |
| Operating system | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 5.1.1 Lollipop |
| System-on-chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8926 400 |
| CPU | 1.2 GHz quad-core Krait |
| GPU | Adreno 305 |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Storage | 8 GB |
| Removable storage | Up to 32 GB microSDXC |
| Battery | non-user removable Li-ion 2300 mAh |
| Rear camera | 8 MP; 1080p video recording @ 30 frames/s |
| Front camera | 0.3 MP |
| Display | 4.8 in (120 mm) diagonal LCD qHD 960 x 540 px, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi DLNA GPS/GLONASS[1] NFC Bluetooth 4.0 USB 2.0 (Micro-B port, USB charging) USB OTG 3.50 mm (0.138 in) headphone jack, 5 pole |
| Data inputs | Multi-touch, capacitive touchscreen, proximity sensor |
| Model | D2303, D2305, D2306 30 April 2014 |
| Codename | Eagle |
| Other | Available in black, white and purple |
Technical specifications
editHardware
editThe Xperia M2 features a 4.8-inch qHD resolution 540×960 px display and a pixel density of 229 ppi.[3] It features an 8-megapixel camera capable of HDR image snapshots and 1080p Full HD video recording. Xperia M2 is a sealed-body cellphone with a 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core processor, Adreno 305 GPU, 1GB LPDDR3 RAM and 8 GB of internal flash storage inside packed together with a 2300 mAh non-removable battery. Also it features microSDHC slot which support up to 32 GB of additional space. Weighing 148 g, the phone measures 139.7 mm by 71.1 mm by 8.6 mm.[4]
Software
editVariants
edit| Commercial Name | Codename | Model Number | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xperia M2 | Eagle Rita SS 1258 | D2305 | [10] |
| Eagle Gina SS 1,3,5,7,8,20 | D2303 | ||
| Eagle Rex SS 4,7,17 | D2306 | ||
| Eagle Rex T SS 4,7,17 | D2316 | ||
| Xperia M2 Dual | Eagle Rita DS 1258 | D2302 |
References
edit- ^ "Sony's best ever premium smartphone has arrived". Sony. Retrieved July 4, 2014.
- ^ "Introducing Xperia™ M2, the best smartphone technology in its class1 | Blog Portal - Sony Smartphones". Blogs.sonymobile.com. Retrieved 2014-02-24.
- ^ "Xperia M2 Specifications". GSM Arena. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
- ^ "Xperia M2 Specifications | 4.8" Touchscreen - Sony Smartphones (Global UK English)". Sonymobile.com. 2014-02-20. Retrieved 2014-02-24.
- ^ "New Sony software upgrade, including Android 5.1 Lollipop, rolls for Xperia M2 and Xperia M2 Aqua". 31 August 2017.
- ^ Summers, Nick (2014-02-24). "Sony Launches Mid-Range Xperia M2 Android Smartphone". Thenextweb.com. Retrieved 2014-02-24.
- ^ Kate Solomon (24 February 2014). "Sony Xperia M2 lands with 4.8" qHD screen, affordable price-tag | News". TechRadar. Retrieved 2014-02-24.
- ^ Brian, Matt (2013-11-26). "Sony's Xperia M2 offers respectable specs at a mid-range price". Engadget.com. Retrieved 2014-02-24.
- ^ Chris Burns (2014-02-24). "Sony Xperia M2 specifications show mid-tier Z-line competitor". SlashGear. Retrieved 2014-02-24.
- ^ "Sony D230X 'Eagle' passes through the FCC; single-SIM and dual-SIM versions planned". Xperia Blog. 19 February 2014. Retrieved April 24, 2014.