Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB review: worth buying?
Created date: 2018-09-30 23:05:28, Updated date: 2020-04-16 15:52:45
We've conducted a detailed review of the Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB, looking into its battery, how easy it is to use the camera, and whether the CPU performance is high or low. Not only that, but we've also evaluated how portable and easy to hold it is, as well as how nice the display is.
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Aspect | Score |
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Grip | 64/100 |
Screen size | 70/100 |
Screen quality | 40/100 |
Battery life | 54/100 |
CPU specs | 14/100 |
Multi-tasking | 20/100 |
Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB 's features, performance, reviews
Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB 's size
The "Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB" has a width of 72.0mm, a length of 140.0mm, and a thickness of 8.6mm. It might be possible to operate it with one hand, but depending on the person it might feel big. In addition, the weight of the "Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB" is about 149.0g. Even if you are operating it with one hand it feels almost weightless. However, depending on the person, you may feel tired after using it for a while.
Assessing the overall ease of holding the "Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB", it has some difficulties but if you use it based on its strengths and weaknesses it will not cause many issues.
Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB 's screen
"Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB" has a 4.8inch display. It is large enough and you will rarely encounter issues due to the screen size. However, note that it is not very suited for writing long text.
In terms of screen quality, "Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB"'s screen might appear pixelated when displaying images and videos. It should be good enough for normal use.
Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB 's CPU specs
With the 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores) for processing power, the "Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB" has low performance, and even for net browsing and Twitter usage you will probably feel a little dissatisfied.
The "Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB" has only 1.0GB of RAM, quite a small amount. Cases of insufficient RAM occur regularly so even when using light apps there will be instability in operation and jerkiness.
Evaluating the overall speed of operation of the "Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB", it is a low-end smartphone and even in everyday use feels jumpy and jerky. There will probably be a lot of cases when you feel that it is lacking in performance.
Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB 's storage size
The data storage capacity of the "Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB" is 8.0GB, and if its main use is for texting and social media then there is no problem, but if you plan to use it for things like photography, filming, and games, you should go with one that is a step up.
The "Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB" is compatible with SD cards, so it is possible to increase the capacity easily. Therefore, you probably do not need to be concerned with the storage capacity.
Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB 's camera specs
"Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB" has a 8.0MP main camera, which can serve you well in most cases. However, you might feel a little dissatisfied with the quality of the images.
Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB 's battery performance
The battery performance of the "Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB" is 2300.0mAh, which is a normal capacity. Compared to other smartphones, the "Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB" has a normal amount of battery life. There is nothing to be worried about with everyday use. However, if you are using the internet or playing a game for a long time, you might feel a bit frustrated with the battery life.
Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB 's general rating
The "Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB" is a budget smartphone. As the main smartphone it is somewhat insufficient, and you should consider a slightly higher-end smartphone if possible. It will be enough for people who use only basic functions such as telephone and internet, or people who do not use smartphones.
Advantages and disadvantages of Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB
Advantages of Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB
- It is lightweight.
- The display is large, so text and images appear clear on the screen.
Disadvantages of Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB
- It has a low-grade CPU, so you will experience severe stuttering when using an app.
Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB 's specs
Xperia M2 Aqua 8GB | |||||
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Maker | Sony | ||||
Release date | 2014-09 | ||||
Color | Black/White/Copper | ||||
OS | Android | ||||
Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 72.0mm x 140.0mm x 8.6mm | ||||
Weight | 149.0g | ||||
Display size | 4.8inch | ||||
Display type | IPS LCD | ||||
Screen resolution (width x height) | 540 x 960 | ||||
Pixel density | 229ppi | ||||
Battery capacity | 2300.0mAh | ||||
Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8926 | ||||
CPU specs | 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores) | ||||
RAM size | 1.0GB | ||||
Storage size | 8.0GB | ||||
Rear-camera resolution | 8.0MP | ||||
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