Xperia M2 Dual - review of the model

The official debut of the Sony Xperia M2 Dual, which will be reviewed further, took place last year. In comparison with its predecessor (model Xperia M), the novelty has increased in size. In addition, the developers have slightly improved some of its characteristics.

general description

The appearance of the device is dominated by beautiful smooth lines. The build quality here, like the other models from this manufacturer, is at the proper level. In the role of the material for the case, we prefer to use a plastic of high quality pleasant to the touch. The developers have provided three color options for the Sony Xperia M2 Dual. Video review of the smartphone is an additional confirmation that it effectively and beautifully looks like in standard black and white colors, and in the original violet coloring.

Dimensions and ergonomics

Dimensions of the phone are 139,6х71,1х8,6 millimeters, and its weight is 148 grams. In terms of build quality and ergonomics, it is impossible to make any claims of this modification. The smartphone is very compact, it is pleasantly in the hand and does not slip out of it during the conversation. There are no problems with navigation.

Key differences from flagships

The model looks very similar to the flagship phones from the Xperia lineup, so many users can easily take one device for something completely different. Along with this, there are some differences. First of all, the Sony Xperia M2 Dual lacks a metal edging. In more expensive modifications, it is a structural element of the aluminum frame, and therefore they have a greater weight. In addition, the M2 Dual case does not protect the unit from dust and moisture ingress. Extra proof of this is the open connector for connecting the USB cable.

Screen

The display is far from the strongest side of the Sony Xperia M2 Dual. Reviews of the majority of users of the device and experts indicate that it can not be called advanced. Whatever it was, for a smartphone with such a cost, the quality of the screen is acceptable. In particular, the model uses a qHD display with a diagonal size of 4.8 inches. The image density is 229 pixels per inch, and the resolution is 960x540 pixels. Many owners of the smartphone note that the screen fades under the influence of sunlight over time. This is considered a significant drawback. At the same time, the image distortion at different viewing angles is insignificant. The display is medium-bright, and therefore experts recommend that you manually configure this parameter yourself. As for the sensitivity, it can be called worthy: the texts are created without problems, and the sensor reacts quickly to touch.

Hardware Filling and Performance

In the heart of the smartphone is one of the simplest by the end of last year platforms - Qualcomm Snapdragon-400. The processor consists of four cores, which operate at a frequency of 1.2 GHz. The size of the device's RAM is 1 GB. As for the internal drive for data storage, its capacity is 8 GB. Together with this, despite such modest parameters, the device is characterized by good performance. Even quite large applications and games without any problems start and work on the Sony Xperia M2 Dual. To a large extent this is due to the fact that the smartphone is not using the best display with medium resolution. As for the operating system, the device runs on the Android 4.3 shell. Most users of the device claim that the interface functions without any delays.

Communications

With communications, the model is all right. The phone works with two SIM cards and is able to function in LTE networks. The device is equipped with a module Wi-Fi, USB 2.0 and Bluetooth 4.0. The navigation system here is implemented in the GPS format. The standard set of programs includes the service myXperia. Its purpose is that, similar to devices from Apple, it allows you to determine the location of the smartphone, delete all the data from it or just block it. It should be noted that this service must be activated.

Camera

Sony Xperia M2 Dual is equipped with a camera with 8 megapixels, equipped with automatic focus and flash. It is based on an Exmor RS matrix with the ability to quadruple the digital approximation and create video clips as FullHD. In comparison with the flagship models from the line, such characteristics are very modest, but in this case, do not forget about the difference in price between these devices. In the automatic mode, there are 36 different scenes, the parameters of each of which the device independently adjusts depending on external conditions. Thanks to this, the resulting images are of good quality. To make the best use of the capabilities of the device, experts recommend using the appropriate applications.

The smartphone is also equipped with an additional camera, which is on its front side. Qualitative photos with her help will not work. It is suitable only for creating so-called selfies, which have become very popular lately, or for making calls using video communication.

Autonomy

At a fairly high level are in the smartphone Sony Xperia M2 Dual characteristics of battery life. The device is equipped with a non-removable lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 2300 mAh. Based on official information provided by representatives of the manufacturer, its full charge is enough for 693 hours in standby mode and about 14 hours with a constant telephone conversation. In the case of listening to music, the smartphone will be discharged somewhere in 57 hours. Users also have energy saving mode.

The result

To summarize, it should be noted that the cost of the model Sony Xperia M2 Dual in the domestic stores is an average of 13 thousand rubles. This is much less than the flagship smartphones in the lineup. The developers made the main emphasis in this phone on functionality and practicality. The device can be called an excellent solution for those users who need a phone only for making calls, sending messages and visiting their own pages on social networks, as well as for those who do not want to pay extra for moisture protection and the presence of an aluminum frame.