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Revision as of 07:34, 12 May 2014
Manufacturer | Sony |
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Type | Smartphone, D6502, D6503, D6543 |
Series | Sony Xperia |
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). |
First released | 24 March 2014 5 April 2014 1 May 2014 (Singapore) (UK) | (Taiwan)
Predecessor | Sony Xperia Z1 |
Successor | TBA (2014) |
Related | Sony Xperia Z Sony Xperia Z1 Sony Xperia Z Ultra |
Form factor | Slate, Omni-Balance |
Dimensions | 146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm |
Weight | 163 g |
Operating system | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
System-on-chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8974AB 801 |
CPU | 2.3 GHz quad-core Krait (2.3 GHz Qualcomm MSM8974AB Quad Core) |
GPU | Adreno 330 |
Memory | 3 GB RAM |
Removable storage | 16 GB internal, supports up to 128 GB microSD/HC |
Battery | non-user removable Li-ion 3200 mAh |
Rear camera | 20.7 MP back-side illuminated sensor with pulsed LED flash 4K (2160p) video recording @ 30 frames/s; 1080p video recording @ 60 frames/s; 720p video recording @ 120 frames/s |
Front camera | 2.2 MP (1080p video recording) |
Display | 5.2 in (130 mm) diagonal IPS LCD Full HD1920x1080 px TRILUMINOS™ Display with Live Color LED X-Reality Engine for Mobile |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi DLNA |
Data inputs | Multi-touch, capacitive touchscreen, proximity sensor |
Other | IP55 / IP58 (Dust protected, Water jet protected & Waterproof) Digital Noise cancellation Sony Exmor R for Mobile Sony Exmor RS for Mobile Sony G Lens 1/2.3 Aperture sensor Sony BIONZ image processor SteadyShot Smile shutter SensMe TrackID Sony Entertainment Network PlayStation Mobile Wi-Fi Miracast Sony Sketch Magnetic charge port |
The Sony Xperia Z2 is a high-end Android smartphone manufactured by Sony. Under the codename "Sirius", Xperia Z2 will serve as the successor to the Sony Xperia Z1. Like its predecessor, the Xperia Z2 is water and dust proof with an IP rating of IP55 and IP58. The phone features a new display, a Snapdragon 801 processor and the ability to record 4K videos.[1]
It was unveiled alongside the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet and the Sony Xperia M2 during the 2014 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on February 24, 2014,[2][3] and was first released in Taiwan on March 24, 2014[4] and in Singapore on April 5, 2014.[5] However, manufacturing problems concerning various third-party components have set back the Xperia Z2's further global rollout to May[6] and June 2014.[7]
Design
Similar to the devices under the Sony 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 aluminum frame as its predecessor. It also features tempered glass on the front and back with an aluminum power button placed on the right side of the device.[8]
Specifications
Hardware
The Sony Xperia Z2 features a 5.2 inch IPS LCD Triluminos display with a resolution of 1080 by 1920 pixels (Full HD) with a pixel density of 423 ppi. Additionally, display features Live Color LED technology which reproduces richer colors and more uniform backlighting as compared to the Sony Xperia Z1.[9] It has a large 1/2.3" 20.7 megapixel 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 via MHL 3.0.[10] It also features a front facing camera of 2.2 megapixels.
On the inside, the Xperia Z2 features a slightly tweaked Snapdragon 800 processor (known as Snapdragon 801) clocked at 2.3 GHz sealed with a high capacity 3200mAh battery, 3GB of RAM with 16GB internal storage and has microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC support up to 128GB. The Xperia Z2 is lighter and also thinner than its predecessor weighing at 163g and measuring 146.8mm by 73.3mm by 8.2mm. For connectivity, the phone supports NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, DLNA and FM radio.[11] The ability to connect an external USB device is a feature otherwise known as USB OTG which the Xperia Z2 also supports.[12] Digital noise cancellation technology is also built into the phone which works by using the headsets included with the phone.[8]
Software
The Xperia Z2 runs Android 4.4.2 "KitKat" with Sony's custom launcher with some notable applications additions such as Sony's Media applications (Walkman, Album and Videos). With NFC on the Xperia Z2, it allows 'screen mirroring' to mirror what is on the smartphone screen to compatible TVs or play music on a NFC wireless speaker. Additionally, 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 (with 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'.[9]
Successor
In an interview with Japanese site "Watch Impress", Sony Mobile's creative director Kurozumi Yoshiro revealed that the Xperia Z2 will be the company's flagship device for only six months and according to Yoshiro: "in order to maintain the flagship status of its product, Sony must upgrade it at a faster clip in order to compete with the latest and greatest from other manufacturers." Yoshiro stated that "Sony doesn't want to rely on a single design" meaning the successor to the Xperia Z2 might not feature the same "Omni-Balance" design.[13][14][15][16]
See also
References
- ^ "Alleged Xperia Z2 camera features further detailed in leaks". Yahoo News. February 10, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- ^ "Sony Xperia Z2 to offer 15.5-megapixel manual mode, 1080p recording at 60fps: Report". NDTV Gadgets. February 10, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- ^ "Something extraordinary is coming from Sony..." Sony Xperia. YouTube. February 21, 2014. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
- ^ "Xperia Z2 goes on sale in Taiwan". Xperia Blog. March 24, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- ^ "Sony Xperia Z2 now available in Singapore". CNET. April 6, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- ^ "Sony Xperia Z2 launch pushed to May, pre-orders due next week". Expert Reviews. April 10, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- ^ "Sony Xperia Z2 delayed to June in Hong Kong". Android Central. April 8, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- ^ a b "Sony Xperia Z2 vs Sony Xperia Z1: What's the difference?". Pocket Lint. 24 February 2014. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
- ^ a b "Sony Xperia Z2 preview". Stuff Tv. February 25, 2014. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
- ^ "Sony Xperia Z2 hands-on review". PC Advisor. February 25, 2014. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
- ^ "Sony Xperia Z2". Phone Arena. February 25, 2014. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
- ^ "Sony Xperia Z2 Price in Malaysia & Specs". TechNave. February 25, 2014. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
- ^ Template:Ja icon"「Xperia Z2は難しかった」、ソニーモバイル黒住氏が語るその狙い". ケータイ Watch(Watch Impress). February 26, 2014. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
- ^ "Sony hints at Xperia Z2 successor for second half of 2014". Digital Trends. February 28, 2014. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
- ^ "Sony Xperia Z2 will only be the flagship for six months more". 27 February 2014. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
- ^ "Sony Xperia Z3: Xperia Z2 Successor Coming in Second Half of 2014". March 1, 2014. Retrieved March 4, 2014.