Sony Xperia M2 Aqua was first introduced in August 2014, while sales of this device began even later. Of course, a smartphone can no longer be called some kind of advanced device, but in fact it is still a very, very good option today. Oddly enough, but many ignored this device and did not have time to figure out what the advantages of Sony Xperia M2 Aqua are and what technical characteristics it has.
Design
In appearance, the smartphone has a rather familiar design, similar to smartphones released in 2014 - a standard rectangular shape with smoothed corners, not too sloping ends, the presence of a completely straight back surface, as well as the use of the proprietary Omni Balance design concept.
The original version of the M2 has a glass back, while the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua has a back cover made of a special matte plastic. To what extent is this optionoptimal, users will have to decide, since some people find plastic more attractive, while others give their preference to glass. Speaking of practicality, the plastic that Sony Xperia M2 Aqua uses is much more durable and reliable.
Color
The device is offered in three basic colors - brown, white and black. If you choose among these devices, many experts immediately say that you should definitely give preference to non-black models, because fingerprints often remain on their surface, and in principle the gadget has an extremely simple look.
Convenience
Due to the use of porous plastic with a rough surface, as well as non-sloping edges and somewhat pointed corners, the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua lies perfectly in the hand and does not even think of slipping during operation. From this point of view, this device looks much better than the Z3 Compact or M2, since these models have a rather slippery case and the smartphone cannot be held securely in hand. Among other things, do not forget that too smooth edges do not allow it to be conveniently lifted from horizontal flat surfaces.
Dimensions
The dimensions of this smartphone are standard, but many people note that the weight is quite large for a plastic gadget. The front side is protected by specialized glass, while the manufacturers did not provideno further information about this material. The only thing worth noting is that while the experts tested the specifications in the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua, no chips or scratches were noticed. Similarly, no damage was noted on the case back.
Case
The signature insert of this design is the use of translucent plastic ends on the sides. Due to this, such a smartphone has an attractive appearance and is somewhat different from other devices similar to it in terms of technical and external characteristics.
Special attention should be paid to the build quality of this gadget, since during operation it does not emit any extraneous sounds, and the back does not bend down to the battery.
Protection
In the "Sony Xperia M2 Aqua" technical characteristics also differ in another important feature - the use of specialized protection against moisture and dust. Thus, the device is distinguished by extremely high protection of contacts from excessive accumulation of dust, and according to the developers, this device can function normally under water at a depth of more than a meter. If, for example, there are no plugs in the Z3 model, then reviews about the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua say that these plugs are not just there, they really retain moisture quite well.
Of course, dust, in principle, is not a threat to modern gadgets, but the protection of such a device from moisture,is undoubtedly its key advantage. Especially such protection becomes pleasant when you consider the cost of Sony Xperia M2 Aqua. Svyaznoy, for example, offers to pay 12,500 rubles for this device.
Given protection, you should not pay much attention to too wide bezels, as this can be called a certain retribution for the fact that the device remains operational regardless of the weather. About "Sony Xperia M2 Aqua" reviews say that the device does not stop working even if you accidentally drop it in the mud.
Control panel
At the top of the front panel is a camera, sensors, and an indicator of missed events. It is worth noting that the speaker is not so loud, but it provides a very good sound quality. Since increased protection against dust is used here, the design does not allow for the most clear and sonorous sound, but still its quality remains at a fairly high level. Also on the top of the device is a headphone jack, which, like other elements, was originally hidden behind a plastic cover. If necessary, accessories for Sony Xperia M2 Aqua can be connected here.
There is a microphone under the screen. It is worth noting that, in principle, you will be heard normally, but often customer reviews of the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua indicate that the voice on the other side of the tube is slightly deaf. The speakerphone is located onbottom end and is protected by a metal mesh.
Special attention should be paid to the fact that on the right there are slots for a memory card and a microSIM standard SIM card, which is quite convenient. Nearby here is also a round power button, which is distinguished by an extremely firm and tight pressing, as well as a thin key designed to adjust the volume on the phone.
Display
The screen diagonal in this device is 4.8 inches, but the physical size according to the technical parameters is 60x107. For Sony Xperia M2 Aqua, the instruction says that there is a specialized anti-reflective coating on the screen that allows you to use the device in any conditions, but according to customer reviews, we can say that this coating is far from being as effective as it might seem at first glance. There is also an oleophobic coating, which is not the best, but it still allows you to easily erase fingerprints, and also provides smooth finger movement.
In "Sony Xperia M2 Aqua" specifications say that the screen resolution is 540x960 pixels, while the aspect ratio is 16:10. In the process of conducting specialized tests, it was determined that at any value the image still remains too bright, and the gamma did not show itself in the best way, which, for example, gives too much brightness in dark scenes, making the overall look blurry or flat. Also wasa serious excess of blue color was noted, and this was especially evident if the device was operated at a low brightness.
Thus, we can say that the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua phone is distinguished by a fairly simple matrix, which causes the image to cover in purple or yellow at a certain angle. Also, the device does not show itself in the best way in the sun, and even with a slight tilt of the screen it is almost impossible to distinguish the picture.
Battery
"Sony Xperia M2 Aqua" (photo of which you can see above) uses a non-removable lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 2400 mAh. According to the manufacturer, this device can operate in standby mode for 641 hours, in talk mode - 11 hours, and in the process of constant music playback - 37 hours. If you constantly watch the video, then the device will last no more than 8 hours.
How to practice?
During the tests, it was determined that, in principle, this information is true, and in general, the gadget’s operating time is standard for a modern Android smartphone of this class, that is, it works for approximately 10 hours if used in relatively active mode with internet connection. If you want to play, then you should expect about two and a half hours if you want to play with a fullbrightness and sound volume with speaker output.
Specialists often pay special attention to the fact that the company saved some money on the supplied network adapter, as a result of which, in order to properly charge the device, it will be necessary to keep it connected to the mains for three hours.
Camera
As usual, this smartphone uses two modules at the same time. The rear camera has 8 MP and is equipped with an auto focus function, while the front camera is unlikely to please anyone with quality, as it has only 0.3 MP.
Even the main camera module can be called relatively weak, but in fact, the team involved in the development of the corresponding software was able to get the most out of the technologies used here. Of course, the detail here is far from optimal, but the noise reduction works more than well. You can take fairly bright pictures at night, which will be free of all sorts of “artifacts”, and the white balance is just as well preserved. Thus, the camera is quite versatile and suitable for different occasions, but you should not expect any incredible results.
There is no point in talking about the front camera, because still 10 years ago we managed to get acquainted with what a 0.3 MP camera is. Perhaps some, seeing such quality now, will think that their phone is frozen, and will begin to figure out how to restart Sony Xperia M2Aqua.”
