The official debut of the Sony Xperia M2 Dual, which will be reviewed below, took place last year. Compared 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 other models from this manufacturer, is at the proper level. In the role of the material for the body, high-quality plastic, pleasant to the touch, is mainly used. The developers have provided three color options for the Sony Xperia M2 Dual. The video review of the smartphone is another confirmation that it looks spectacular and beautiful both in standard black and white and in the original purple color.
Size and ergonomics
The dimensions of the phone are 139, 6x71, 1x8, 6 millimeters, and its weight is 148 grams. In terms of build quality and ergonomics, this modification cannot be made any claims. Smartphone is very compact, nicelies in the hand and does not slip out of it during a conversation. There are no problems with navigation either.
Key differences from flagships
The model looks very much like the flagship phones from the Xperia line, so many users can easily mistake one device for a completely different one. Along with this, there are some differences. First of all, there is no metal edging on the Sony Xperia M2 Dual. In more expensive modifications, it is a structural element of the aluminum frame, and therefore they have more weight. In addition, the M2 Dual case does not protect the device from dust and moisture inside. Another proof of this is the open connector for connecting the USB cable.
Screen
Display - this is not the strongest side of the Sony Xperia M2 Dual phone. The reviews of the majority of users of the device and experts indicate that it cannot be called advanced. Be that as it may, for a smartphone with such a cost, the screen quality is acceptable. In particular, the model uses a qHD-display, the diagonal size of which is 4.8 inches. The image density is 229 pixels per inch, and the resolution is 960x540 pixels. Many smartphone owners note that the screen fades under the influence of sunlight over time. This is considered a significant disadvantage. At the same time, the distortion of the image at different viewing angles is insignificant. The display has an average brightness, and therefore experts recommend manually adjusting this setting yourself. WhatAs for sensitivity, it can be called decent: texts are created without problems, and the sensor quickly responds to touch.
Hardware and performance
At the heart of the smartphone is one of the simplest platforms of last year - Qualcomm Snapdragon-400. The processor consists of four cores, which operate at a frequency of 1.2 GHz. The RAM size of the device is 1 GB. As for the internal storage for data storage, its capacity is 8 GB. At the same time, despite such modest parameters, the device has a good performance. Even fairly voluminous applications and games run and work without any problems on the Sony Xperia M2 Dual. To a greater extent, this is due to the fact that the smartphone uses far from the best display with an average resolution. As for the operating system, the device runs on Android 4.3 shell. Most users of the device claim that the interface functions without any delay.
Communications
The model's communications are all right. The phone works with two SIM cards and is able to function in LTE networks. The device is equipped with a Wi-Fi module, USB 2.0 and Bluetooth 4.0. The navigation system here is implemented in GPS format. The standard set of programs includes the myXperia service. Its purpose is that, similar to devices from Apple, it allows you to determine the location of the smartphone, delete all data from it, or simply block it. It should be noted,that this service needs to be activated.
Camera
Sony Xperia M2 Dual is equipped with an 8 megapixel camera equipped with auto focus and flash. It is based on an Exmor RS type matrix with the possibility of four times digital zoom and creating videos in FullHD quality. Compared to the flagship models from the line, these characteristics are very modest, but in this case, do not forget about the difference in price between these devices. In automatic mode, 36 different scenes are provided, the parameters of each of which the device independently adjusts depending on external conditions. As a result, the resulting images are of good quality. To get the best out of your device, experts recommend using the appropriate apps.
The smartphone is also equipped with an additional camera, which is located on its front. High-quality photos with its help will not work. It is suitable only for creating the so-called selfies, which have become very popular lately, or for making video calls.
Autonomy
The battery life of the Sony Xperia M2 Dual is at a fairly high level. 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 lasts for 693 hours in standby mode and for about 14 hours with a constant phone call.conversation. In the case of listening to music, the smartphone will be discharged after about 57 hours. Power saving mode is also available to users.
Result
Summing up, it should be noted that the cost of the Sony Xperia M2 Dual model in domestic stores is an average of 13 thousand rubles. This is much less compared to the flagship smartphones in the line. The developers have made the main emphasis in this phone on functionality and practicality. The device can be called an excellent solution for those users who only need a phone to make calls, send messages and visit 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.
