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| Brand | Sony |
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| Manufacturer | Sony Mobile Communications |
| Type | Touchscreensmartphone |
| Series | Sony Xperia |
| First released | March 24, 2014; 11 years ago (2014-03-24) |
| Availability by region | March 24, 2014; 11 years ago (2014-03-24) (Taiwan) March 27, 2014; 11 years ago (2014-03-27) (China, L50t model exclusively forChina Mobile)[1] April 5, 2014; 11 years ago (2014-04-05) May 1, 2014; 11 years ago (2014-05-01) May 2, 2014; 11 years ago (2014-05-02) (China, L50u model exclusively forChina Unicom)[2] May 5, 2014; 11 years ago (2014-05-05) (Canada) May 12, 2014; 11 years ago (2014-05-12) (India) May 17, 2014; 11 years ago (2014-05-17) May 19, 2014; 11 years ago (2014-05-19) (New Zealand) May 21, 2014; 11 years ago (2014-05-21) (Japan, SO-03F variant exclusively forNTT DoCoMo) July 21, 2014; 11 years ago (2014-07-21) (United States) |
| Predecessor | Sony Xperia Z1 |
| Successor | Sony Xperia Z3 |
| Related | Sony Xperia Z Sony Xperia Z1 Sony Xperia Z Ultra Sony Xperia Z2 SO-03F (Japan) |
| Compatible networks | D6502: UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz; GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz. D6503: UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz; GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz; LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20). D6543: UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz; GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz; LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8). |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 146.8×73.3×8.2 mm (5.78×2.89×0.32 in) |
| Weight | 163 g (6 oz) |
| Operating system | Android4.4.2 KitKat (Launch) Android 4.4.4 KitKat Android 5.0.2 Lollipop (last version for SO-03F) Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow (current) |
| System-on-chip | QualcommSnapdragon 801 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz quad-coreKrait (2.3 GHz Qualcomm MSM8974AB Quad Core) |
| GPU | Adreno 330 |
| Memory | 3 GBRAM |
| Storage | 16 GB (32 GB for SO-03F variant) |
| Removable storage | Up to 128 GB microSDXC |
| Battery | non-user removableLi-ion 3200mAh |
| Rear camera | Sony G Lens 20.7 MP 1/2.3"Exmor RS IMX220back-side illuminated sensor withBIONZ™ Engine for mobile image processor andLED flash 2160p video recording @ 30 frames/s 1080p video recording @ 30/60 frames/s 720p video recording @ 30/120 frames/s |
| Front camera | 2.2 MP (1080p video recording) |
| Display | 5.2 in (130 mm) diagonal IPS LCD Full HD 1920x1080 px BRAVIA TRILUMINOS Display with Sony Live Color LED X-Reality Engine for Mobile |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi DLNA GPS/GLONASS[3] NFC Bluetooth4.0 MHL 3.0 USB 2.0 (Micro-B port, USB charging) USB OTG 3.50 mm (0.138 in)headphone jack, 5 pole |
| Data inputs | Multi-touch,capacitivetouchscreen,proximity sensor |
| Model | D6502, D6503, D6543, L50t, L50u, SO-03F |
| Codename | Sirius |
| Other | Available in black, purple and white IP55 / IP58 (Dust protected, Water jet protected & Waterproof) DigitalNoise cancellation SonyExmor R for Mobile SonyExmor RS for Mobile Sony G Lens 1/2.3Aperturesensor SonyBIONZimage processor SteadyShot Smile shutter SensMe TrackID Sony Entertainment Network PlayStation App Remote Play 1seg (SO-03F variant only) Miracast Sony Sketch Magnetic charge port Osaifu-Keitai (SO-03F variant only) NOTTV (SO-03F variant only) POBox Plus (SO-03F variant only) |
| Website | Official website |
TheSony Xperia Z2 is anAndroid-basedsmartphone unveiled, manufactured, and marketed bySony and was released in April 2014. Under the codename “Sirius”, Xperia Z2 serves as the successor to theSony Xperia Z1. Like its predecessor, the Xperia Z2 is water and dustproof, with anIP rating of IP55 and IP58. The phone features anIPS LED display, a Snapdragon 801 processor and the ability to record4K videos. The Xperia Z2 also allows removable microSD storage up to 128 GB.
The Xperia Z2 was unveiled alongside theSony Xperia Z2 Tablet and theSony Xperia M2 during the 2014Mobile World Congress inBarcelona,Spain, on February 24, 2014,[4][5] and was first released inTaiwan on March 24, 2014,[6] inSingapore on April 5, 2014,[7] and entered more markets between April and May 2014. In the United States, the Xperia Z2 was released unlocked through the Sony Store on July 21, 2014.[8]
Many reviewers praised the phone's screen, camera and waterproof design, but criticized its size and camera software issues that cause the device to overheat when recording 4K video for extended periods. There was at least one reported case of a Z2 exploding due to overheating in the uk, which resulted in legal action being taken against Sony. Sony denied any responsibility.[9]
Similar to other devices under theSony Xperia Z series, the Xperia Z2 has an "Omni-Balance", according to Sony, which is focused on creating balance and symmetry in all directions. The phone comes with the same aluminium frame as its predecessor. It also features tempered glass on the front and back, with an aluminium power button placed on the right-hand side of the device.[10]
The Sony Xperia Z2 features a 5.2-inchBRAVIA IPS LCD Triluminos display with a resolution of 1080 by 1920 pixels (Full HD) with a pixel density of 424ppi.[11] Additionally, display features such as Live Color LED technology reproduces richer colours and more uniform backlighting as compared to the Sony Xperia Z1.[12] It has a large 1/2.3" 20.7megapixel camera with Sony's in-house G lens with Sony BIONZ for mobile image processor and Exmor RS for mobile image sensor. The camera is capable of HDR and 4K video recording. It also supports 4K video output viaMHL 3.0.[13] It also features a front-facing camera of 2.2 megapixels. The phone is available in three different colors, black, purple, and white.[14]
The device is equipped with multicolourLED-backlitstereophonicspeakers.[15]
On the inside, the Xperia Z2 features a slightly tweakedSnapdragon 800 processor (known as Snapdragon 801) clocked at 2.3 GHz sealed with a high capacity 3200 mAh battery, 3 GB of RAM with 16 GB (11.57 GB user accessible, as shown on the device) internal storage and has microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC support up to 128 GB (note that SD card can be used for app storage under android Lollipop v5.0.2 and later). The Xperia Z2 is lighter and also thinner than its predecessor, weighing at 163 g and measuring 146.8 × 73.3 × 8.2 mm. For connectivity, the phone supportsNFC,Bluetooth 4.0,DLNA andFM radio.[16] It also supports –DUALSHOCK 4. The ability to connect an externalUSB device is a feature otherwise known asUSB OTG which the Xperia Z2 also supports.[17] Digital noise cancellation technology is also built into the phone which works by using the headsets included with the phone.[10]
The Xperia Z2 originally ran theAndroid 4.4.2 “KitKat” operating system with Sony's custom launcher and some applications additions, such as Sony's media applications includingWalkman (currently updated toMusic),Album andVideos. With NFC on the Xperia Z2, it allows 'screen mirroring' — which mirrors what is on the smartphone screen to compatible TVs — and play music over-the-air on NFC-enabled speakers. Screen recording (Screencasting) was implemented in it years ahead ofstock Android, and accessible from the power button menu.[18]
The device also includes Sony's battery stamina mode, which extends the phone's standby up to 4 times. Several Google applications (such as Google Chrome, Google Play, Google Search and Voice, Google Maps, and Google Talk) are also preloaded onto the phone. New features added to the software includes 'Smart Backlight' — which keeps the phone display on for as long as the user is looking at it — and 'Glove Mode'.[12]
The 2160p (4K) video resolution is implemented as a separate camera mode in thecamera software rather than integrated in the video resolution selector.[19]
Sony announced on their blog that the whole Xperia Z series will be getting theAndroid 5.0 “Lollipop” update. While the update was planned to be carried out at the start of 2015,[20] the roll-out to the Xperia Z2 did not begin until 7 April 2015.[21] The update in the United Kingdom rolled out on 16 April 2015. The Android 5.1 update was carried out on 21 July 2015.[22]
Sony announced on their blog that the Xperia Z2 will receive the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update after the release of Xperia Z5. Subsequently, on 9 April 2016 the update was officially rolled out to the Xperia Z2.[23]
The Xperia Z2 was not among the Sony's list of Xperia models that will be receiving the Android 7.0 Nougat update.[24]
In June 2014, the Xperia Z2 was announced as the “official smartphone” of the2014 FIFA World Cup.[25] In Sweden, customers who purchased the phone also received one of Sony'swearable devices, the Sony SmartBand SWR10.[26]
| Model | FCC id | Carriers/regions | GSM bands | UMTS bands | LTE bands | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6502 | Worldwide | |||||
| D6503 | Worldwide | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20 | ||||
| D6543 | Brazil | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 |
All variants support four 2G GSM bands 850/900/1800/1900 and five 3G UMTS band 850/900/1700/1900/2100.
Like its predecessor, the Sony Xperia Z2 received mostly positive reviews.CNET's reviewer Andrew Hoyle gave the phone a 4.5 stars out of 5, praising its screen, camera and waterproof design.[27] Vlad Savov fromThe Verge heaped praise on the Xperia Z2's battery life, and the well-built and waterproof design, while criticizing the phone's camera software and its size.[28] John McCann ofTechRadar applauded the camera's features, as well as its stylish screen and the battery life, while devoting his criticism towards the phone for being slow at some times, the large bezel design and 4K recording problems.[29]Linus Sebastian ofLinusTechTips referred to the Z2 as "Basically the Z1 but with the big glaring issue (TheTN panel) gone".[30]
The successor to the Xperia Z2, theSony Xperia Z3, was unveiled atIFA 2014 on September 4, 2014.
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