Sony Xperia M2 D2303: reviews and review features

Only in the model line of smartphones from Sony began to appear harmony, as it immediately collapsed thanks to the decisions of marketers. Everyone already knows that the Z series is represented only by flagship gadgets, but what is the line called M? Everyone may think that these are original devices with a large number of innovations. But this is absolutely not so.

Specifications

The Sony Xperia M2 D2303 smartphone we are considering is the continuation of the M line that the world saw in 2013. The first model occupied a budgetary niche, had small dimensions and a plump, rather unattractive appearance. The general with the flagships of the Z line absolutely nothing. As for the second model, called Sony Xperia M2, then everything is a little different here. But let's start by reviewing the technical characteristics of this gadget, which are as follows:

- Operating system: Android OS, version 4.4.2 with the actual developed shell.
- Screen: in the diagonal of 4.8 inches, IPS, 540x960 pixels, capacitive, multitouch up to 8 points, the density of pixels is 229 dpi.
- Processor: 4 cores, 1.2 GHz, Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926, ARM Cortex-A7.
- Graphical processor: model Adreno 305.
- RAM: 1 GB.
- Flash memory: 8 GB (available for downloading 5 GB).
- Support for memory expansion : microSD card up to 32 GB.
- Connectors: microUSB 2.0, micro-SIM, headphone output 3.5 mm.
- Camera: main 8 Mp (autofocus, flash), front with a matrix of 0.3 Mp.
- Communication: Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Bluetooth 4.0.
- Battery: polymer, Li-Ion, 2330 mAh.
- In addition: accelerometer, gyro, light and proximity sensor , digital compass.
- Dimensions: 140х71х8,6mm.
- Weight: 150 g.

From all these characteristics, we can conclude that the Xperia M2 D2303 is a mid-range device, which it is positioned by the company itself. But it is worth making a small remark in the form of value. As for Sony products, the smartphone has an average price, but for such money it is easy to buy a flagship of Chinese production.

Appearance

"Meet on the clothes ..." - so begins the well-known proverb. And it touches everything that surrounds us. For this reason, we will begin a detailed review with the appearance of the Sony Xperia M2 D2303. Feedback from users and experts this indicator is very good. In fact, we can say that you can buy this gadget boldly only for one appearance. Marketers have acted very sensibly: they took the form factor of their flagship, made it a little smaller in size and shoved a much weaker stuffing. This is how M2 was born.

Taking the Sony Xperia M2 D2303, you can see that it is made of very nice to the touch plastic. Unlike its Z line counterparts, the "emka" does not have an oleophobic coating that protects it from contamination and the appearance of prints.

The edges around the screen fit very well into the overall appearance. Their width makes it possible to easily use a smartphone with one hand. Also, the front side does not have physical buttons.

In the middle of the right end there is a special power button. Nearby is the volume control and the camera power button. At the very bottom of the right end is a stub, under which are hidden SIM card slots and memory expansion.

The top end is occupied by a connector for headphones, and the left one has only an output under microUSB. From the bottom, except for the slot under the microphone and the groove for the strap, there is nothing more.

The back panel has Sony branded inscription in the center and the name below. At the top there is a camera and a flash. If you look at all from a distance of about three meters - it's almost poured Z2, only the dimensions are slightly smaller.

This gadget is produced in three colors: purple, black and white. They are absolutely no different, except for the end of the names: Sony D2303 Xperia M2 White, Black and Purple.

Screen

The screen on the Sony Xperia M2 d2303 in the diagonal is 4.8 inches. Thanks to a good TFT-matrix, the distortion of the image is not very noticeable during rotations. Brightness and contrast of information output on the screen are very encouraging. Naturally, such a screen can not be called advanced, but for the average price class it is quite good.

Hardware

The heart of the smartphone is a processor called Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 model MSM8926. It has 4 cores and a working frequency of the standard 1.2 GHz. Such parameters have almost all gadgets of the middle price category. Video processor Adreno 305 due to low resolution "pulls" almost any game without suspending. Crowned all this stuffing RAM 1 GB. In general, quite good. And yet Sony Xperia M2 D2303 is in the middle class niche, but its cost in the entire mobile gadget market can be equated to the flagship models.

Cameras

The main camera uses a matrix of 8 megapixels. It has a 4x digital zoom and the ability to record HD video. Plus, in the package comes a package of additional programs for working with photos, support for 36 prepared scenes in automatic mode and autofocus.

The front camera can not boast of anything. It has a matrix of 0.3 Mp, which is quite enough to establish a video link. For more it is not good, but that's also thanks to Sony.

Operating system and software

As the OS in Sony Xperia M2 D2303 Black and other colors, Android 4.4.2 is used. Initially, this smartphone had an earlier version of the operating system, but over time it was updated, so it became much faster and less demanding. In general, nothing remarkable. The only thing I would like to draw attention to is the proprietary shell from Sony. It is she who gives the features.

As additional software everything is also maximally standard: video player, music player, games, etc. A set of additional utilities for photo processing is also standard for Sony smartphones.

Battery

As a source of autonomous power supply in this smartphone uses a battery that has a capacity of 2330 mAh. The smartphone Sony Xperia M2 D2303 reviews got good mainly thanks to the battery. Such a battery in combination with a special STAMINA mode allows:

• Talk on the phone for more than 14 hours;
• To be on the phone in standby mode up to 693 hours;
• Listen to music for 57 hours;
• View video with an average screen brightness for 8.5 hours.

These indicators are very much pleased fans and partially justified a little overpriced.

User Reviews

User reviews the model Sony Xperia M2 D2303 got different. It's all about the different tastes and devices that they used before. So, for example, after buying some people are inconvenient with the use itself because of the size of the smartphone. But you quickly get used to it. As for the case (especially purple), all users in one voice say that it is beautiful, bright, but, in turn, very quickly becomes contaminated. This problem can be solved by purchasing a cover. Very good feedback was received by the battery, which, with moderate use, can keep the phone "alive" for 3-4 days.

If you identify the shortcomings that were seen by happy owners, it's cameras. Home does not pull on the claimed 8 Mp (maximum 5 Mp). In this case, the images are dark, unattractive. The front camera also displays an image very dim. For this reason, it is recommended to take a camera for shooting separately, and hold this one for any fire situation.

Conclusion

As a conclusion of this review of the Sony Xperia M2 D2303 Purple gadget and other colors, we can say that in general it is not bad. The performance of the gadget, the form and the possibilities very much pleased everyone. But, as always, the cost of the device becomes a barrier. Well, for everything you have to pay your price, and the smartphone Sony Xperia M2 D2303 is no exception, where only the brand itself is attacked by about 20%.