Sony Xperia M2 Aqua

The Sony Xperia M2 Aqua was announced in 2014, August. Released 2014, September With 4.8 inches, 63.5 cm2 (~63.0% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, Powered by Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) and running Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 8 MP, f/2.4, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 1080p@30fps, HDR video, while the Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all models
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - D2403
  • Note: 2, 4, 7, 17 - D2406
  • 4G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - D2403
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2014, August. Released 2014, September
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 140 x 72 x 8.6 mm (5.51 x 2.83 x 0.34 in)
  • Weight: 149 g (5.26 oz)
  • SIM: Micro-SIM
  • Note: IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)

Display

  • Type: IPS LCD
  • Size: 4.8 inches, 63.5 cm2 (~63.0% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
  • Protection: Scratch-resistant glass

Platform

  • OS: Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
  • CPU: Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
  • GPU: Adreno 305

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 8GB 1GB RAM
  • Note: eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

  • Single: 8 MP, f/2.4, AF
  • Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
  • Video: 1080p@30fps, HDR

Selfie camera

  • Single: VGA
  • Video: 480p

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, aptX, LE
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: FM radio, RDS
  • USB: microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
  • Note: ANT+

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
  • Stand-by: Up to 595 h (2G) / Up to 641 h (3G)
  • Talk time: Up to 11 h 23 min (2G) / Up to 12 h 11 min (3G)
  • Music play: Up to 37 h 11 min

Misc

  • Colors: Black, White, Copper
  • Models: D2403, D2406
  • SAR: 0.69 W/kg (head)     1.25 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 0.66 W/kg (head)     0.86 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 200 EUR