Somehow the Japanese decided to please their fans by releasing a middle-class smartphone model that would have a water-protected body, like the expensive models in the line - and that’s how the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua turned out. Despite all the similarities with the Xperia M2 model, on the basis of which the new phone was built, so to speak, it should be considered a completely new model, and not an upgrade or improvement. The smartphone became the first device on the mass market to receive IP65/68 certification, and even at a minimum, because of this, users may show interest in it. Well, now Sony Xperia M2 Aqua review in order.

Case dimensions, design and materials

Externally, the Xperia M2 Aqua and Xperia M2 are like twin brothers, and you can’t argue with that. The physical dimensions of the waterproof phone are 140 x 72 x 8.6 mm, which is a fraction of a millimeter larger than that of the “brotherly” model, and the weight is 149 grams, which is only 1 gram more. Such small changes are the result of the IP65/68 certification of the case, and now you can safely buy a smartphone, just don’t forget about the tightly closed plugs.

Visually, and tactilely in this regard, it is difficult to tell the difference. It is visible only thanks to individual elements of the case - the 3.5 mm headphone jack is covered with a protective plug to prevent water from getting into it. As we remember, older models have a special open connector, and in this case the Japanese took a similar path as in the Xperia Z, probably in order to keep the price of the smartphone down.

The second difference is the back cover - in the Xperia M2 it was made of glossy plastic, in the Xperia M2 Aqua the cover became matte, making the smartphone more pleasant to the touch, better held in the hand and collecting fewer fingerprints.

The color scheme of the case has also changed slightly - instead of the purple version, the phone in copper color went on sale.

Display

The Xperia M2 Aqua received a display similar in size and resolution to its predecessor - a 4.8-inch screen with a resolution of 960 by 540 pixels, only now it is an IPS matrix with good viewing angles, better color rendition and contrast, and the brightness is very good . Despite the presence of Gorilla Glass 3, it collects prints well - the video oliophobic coating is not the best; in direct sunlight there may be some reflective effect from it.

Hardware and performance

In technical terms, the smartphone is no different from its predecessor - a 4-core Snapdragon 400 chipset with a frequency of 1.2 GHz, an Adreno 305 video accelerator and 1 GB of RAM. This is a very energy-intensive hardware that has proven itself both in terms of performance and in terms of charge consumption with proper software optimization, which the Xperia M2 Aqua has no problems with - everything is at a high level. The smartphone copes well with all tasks, including 3D games and applications. Synthetic test results:

In the battery test, the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua also shows good results - its 2300 mAh battery is enough to provide a couple of days of smartphone operation on a single charge under above-average loads.

User interface and software

The speed of the interface is pleasantly surprising - everything is smooth and without brakes, which once again confirms the good optimization of the software. The smartphone comes pre-installed with a number of proprietary applications and utilities; the memory is not too cluttered with unnecessary software junk.

Camera

You can take pictures underwater with your smartphone thanks to the presence of a mechanical shutter button. The main camera is an 8 Megapixel ExmorRS matrix with autofocus and LED flash. The camera interface is classic like the other models in the line: there are all the necessary modes, options and applications for the camera. It is worth noting that the “Super Auto Mode” is launched from the button.

HDR pictures:

Example of video recorded on a FullHD 1080p30fps camera:

Emphasizing all of the above, I would like to note that the release of an inexpensive water-resistant smartphone is a good step towards consumers. The Sony Xperia M2 Aqua turned out to be a worthy average with an improvement in some parameters of its predecessor, which is a definite plus. A technically balanced model that is not afraid of water - what could be better in this price range?

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua - Review of one of the few waterproof smartphones

08.02.2015

Brief, formal...

Lyrical introduction

Have you ever had to navigate a walking route through an unfamiliar city in the pouring rain? I had this happen once last year. It's a funny feeling. I myself am wearing a raincoat, so my body is more or less dry (with the exception of wet limbs). And I got the phone number in full.

I'm lucky. On that trip, among other smartphones, I took with me a waterproof Sony Xperia Z3.

But that case is, of course, exotic. But answering a call in the rain is an ordinary thing. Dropping your phone in water is even more so. I dropped it three times. It's been a long time, really. Twice into the lake and once into a bowl of soapy water.

So for me personally, water protection is far from meaningless.

	Chipset	Pi	Brake Birds	Big Page2	Heavy Book2
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua	Qualcomm Snapdragon 400	14.24	8.31	8.03	6.01
Sony Xperia Z3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801	6.39	6.52	5.75	3.70
Meizu MX4	MediaTek MT6595	6.72	7.13	4.25	3.78
Fly IQ4516 Tornado Slim	MediaTek MT6592M	14.63	7.70	6.92	4.72
Haier W970	MediaTek MT6582	14.47	8.22	7.34	5.88

Some synthetic tests:

Built-in flash memory is 8 GB, of which about five are initially available. There is support for memory cards. But, unfortunately, normal installation of programs on a memory card is impossible. There are five free gigabytes - so you can make do with them.

In general, Android devices with flash memory are not easy. Let there be a large, large program (a toy, for example) that takes up, say, one gigabyte. Of this gigabyte, the program itself always takes up no more than a few tens of megabytes. Everything else is some data. So here it is. In the case of M2 Aqua, it is possible to transfer the “body” of the program to a memory card. The data always remains in the internal memory.

The set of sensors is quite ordinary. Compass, accelerometer, light sensor, proximity sensor. There is no gyroscope, nor is there a thermometer with a barometer.

Communication with the outside world

LTE is available and works without problems. Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 are supported. That is, it seems that there should be no problems in our country.

Wi-Fi dual-band, a/b/g/n, 2 + 5 GHz. Everything is OK as well.

Connecting to a computer via USB is only in MTP mode.

It is possible to connect external USB devices (USB-OTG).

There is NFC, there is Bluetooth version 4.0.

MHL/HDMI no.

Screen

IPS screen with a diagonal of 4.8" and a resolution of 540x960 pixels.

Well, this is already enough to understand - they were greedy with the screen, but saved on the screen. The resolution, by today's standards, is very modest. And yes, perhaps you can even feel it. Fonts, especially small ones, do not look elegant in some places.

Alas, with a coating - not very good either. And not very much. There is no smell of oleophobicity, the screen is constantly covered in greasy fingerprints, which, moreover, are difficult to wipe off. And only with a specially trained cloth. A handkerchief (clean) or even a T-shirt cannot combat the oiliness of the screen.

In the sun, again, the screen performs mediocre. He also doesn't look black enough. Now, if you put several smartphones side by side in a switched off state and look at them at an angle, it is the Aqua screen that will look the least black. It’s funny to say that the screen of the budget Megafon Login+ is even blacker.

The brightness is quite decent, 370 cd/m2 with a contrast ratio of 720:1 (which is also good). The minimum brightness for a white picture is too high, more than 20 cd/m2. This smartphone is not very comfortable in the dark.

Color temperature - 8600K.

The sensor is fine. Sensitivity is good, 10 simultaneous touches, etc.

Operating system and other software

Operating system Android 4.4.4 KitKat, proprietary shell from Sony, sets of applications from Google and Sony.

Battery

Despite the not very impressive battery capacity (2330 mAh), the battery test results are quite solid - on average 134% of the standard. The small screen resolution has an effect. And in general, they there at Sony are famous masters in battery art.

The included charger provides an extremely low output current (850 mA, 5V). As a result, the smartphone charges quite slowly with its help - more than four hours.

The camera shoots video in FullHD resolution, 28 frames per second. The quality is also, to put it mildly, so-so. Especially if there is not too much light.

The front camera couldn't be more modest, only 0.3 MP. The quality is appropriate. In short, it’s better to forget about its existence altogether.

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua as a GPS navigator

Characteristics:

• Class: smartphone
• Form factor: monoblock
• Housing materials: plastic, IP65/68
• Operating system: Google Android 4.4
• Network: one SIM card, GSM/HSPA/LTE
• Processor: 4 cores, Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926
• RAM: 1 GB
• Data storage memory: 8 GB
• Interfaces: Wi-Fi (b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB connector (USB 2.0) for charging/synchronization, 3.5 mm for headset
• Screen: capacitive, IPS 4.8"" with a resolution of 540x960 pixels
• Camera: 8 MP with autofocus + 1.1 MP, flash
• Navigation: GPS
• Additionally: proximity and lighting sensors, FM radio, NFC, Miracast
• Battery: non-removable, lithium-ion (Li-Ion) capacity 2330 mAh
• Dimensions: 140 x 72 x 8.6 mm
• Weight: 149 g
• Price: from 12,500 rubles

Contents of delivery:

• Smartphone
• Micro-USB cable
• USB adapter for 220V network

Introduction

The device was presented at the end of August last year, and sales began even later. Yes, the device is not new on the Russian market, but there are several reasons to write a detailed review. The first reason is the simplest: we did not have a first look at this model, much less a complete review. Second: oddly enough, many resources ignored M2 Aqua. I don’t know what influenced this, either a small interest in the gadget, or the IFA exhibition, where the Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 compact were shown. Third: the new M4 Aqua is not yet available for testing; you cannot even pre-order on the official website. And the price, most likely, will not be very humane for some time due to the dollar exchange rate.

There are reviews of the M2 Aqua online, but there are very few of them. However, the model itself is quite interesting: it is protected according to IP65/68 standards, that is, dust- and waterproof, can work with fourth-generation 4G communications, has an NFC chip, and, of course, Sony-style design with a proprietary metal button on the side .

The Sony Xperia M2 Aqua device is still actively sold today, and its price starts from 12,500 rubles.

Design, dimensions, control elements

The appearance of the gadget is quite familiar from the company’s previous smartphones of 2014: rectangular body shape, slightly smoothed corners, not very sloping ends, straight shape of the back surface, proprietary Omni Balance design concept (“makes this smartphone stunningly beautiful, no matter which side you look at it from”) didn't even look"). The exceptions are the Z3 and Z3 compact, announced later. The body and edges have become more rounded.

If in the original version of the M2 the back side was made of glass, then in the M2 Aqua it is made of matte porous plastic. How cute it is is up to you to decide, but I still prefer glass. Although from a practicality point of view, the M2 Aqua material is much more durable.

The device is available in three colors: black, white and brown. If you ask me which one to choose, I will definitely say that not black, since fingerprints remain on the surface, and in general the gadget looks extremely simple.

Thanks to the porous plastic, rough to the touch, non-sloping edges and relatively sharp corners, the M2 Aqua fits perfectly in the hand and does not slip out. In this regard, the device is really more interesting than the M2 and Z3 Compact. I have had experience using the Z3, and I can confirm that the body is very slippery and the device often tries to slip out of my hands. In addition, it is not always convenient to lift it from a flat horizontal surface due to its too smooth edges.

The M2 Aqua has the usual dimensions – 140 x 72 x 8.6 mm, and weighs 149 grams. For a plastic gadget, the weight is quite large, at least you can feel it in your hand.

The front side is protected by glass. There is no exact information about the material. During the two-week testing period, no scratches or chips appeared. The back cover also remained undamaged.

As a feature - translucent plastic ends on the right and left. They look beautiful and at least slightly distinguish the M2 Aqua from other similar devices.

The gadget is well assembled: it does not creak, does not crunch when squeezed tightly in the hand, the back part does not bend towards the battery.

One of the main features of this model is protection against dust and moisture according to the IP65/68 standard. It has full contact protection against dust, in addition, M2 Aqua can work underwater at a depth of more than one meter. If the Z3 device does not have plugs, then the M2 Aqua is equipped with them. It’s not very convenient, but the cost of the device is almost three times lower.

I won’t go into detail about IP65/68, I’ll just note that everything is fine: water doesn’t get inside the case, and dust isn’t that bad for modern gadgets.

Considering the protection, you shouldn’t pay attention to the thick frames (6 mm on the right and left): they are indecently wide, but this is a certain price to pay for the device’s performance in any weather, at sea, or even if you drop it in the mud.

On the front panel at the top: voice speaker, camera, sensors, indicator of missed events. The speaker has a volume slightly above average, the quality is good. Since protection from water and dust is provided here, the design does not allow for clear, ringing sound.

There is a microphone under the screen. They can hear you, in general, quite well, but a little muffled. The speakerphone is on the bottom end under the metal mesh.

The 3.5 mm jack for connecting headphones is on the top. It is hidden under a plastic plug, in fact, like all other elements.

On the left is micro-USB. Any cables are suitable, even with a short plug.

On the right are slots for a memory card and for installing a microSIM standard SIM card (here they have not yet been distorted using nanoSIM, as in the Z3). Nearby there is a metal round power button (very tight, minimal travel, firm press), a thin volume rocker key and a camera activation button (double press).

On the back of the device there is a camera recessed into the body, a flash and a microphone.

Display

This device uses a screen with a diagonal of 4.8 inches. Physical size – 60x107 mm, frame on top – 18 mm, bottom – 15 mm, on the right and left – approximately 6 mm. There is an anti-reflective coating, but it is not very effective. The oleophobic coating is perhaps not the best, but the main thing is that fingerprints are easily erased and the finger glides smoothly.

The display resolution of the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua is qHD, that is, 540x960 pixels, aspect ratio is 16:10, density is 230 pixels per inch. IPS matrix with air gap.

The maximum brightness of white color is 452 cd/m2, the maximum brightness of black color is 0.52 cd/m2. Contrast – 868:1.

The white line is the goal we are trying to achieve. The yellow line is the actual data of the device. You can see that we are directly above the target curve, meaning that for every value between 0 and 100 the image is too bright.

The gamma is quite clumsy. From 20% to 40% it decreases sharply, and from 80% it begins to increase. This gives us a less bright picture with too much brightness in dark scenes, causing the view to become flat/blurry.

Judging by the levels graph, there is a clear excess of blue, especially at low brightness.

Temperature is a different story: at minimum brightness the picture takes on very cold shades (almost 10,000k), at maximum it more or less levels out to the optimal value.

Judging by the diagram, the data obtained roughly corresponds to the sRGB triangle.

If we abstract from the data obtained, then I can say that the matrix is ​​very simple: at certain angles it turns violet or yellow. It behaves poorly in the sun: when the screen is slightly tilted, the picture becomes almost indistinguishable.

Viewing Angles

Checking the Light

Display in light and sun

Battery

This model uses a non-removable lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery with a capacity of 2400 mAh. The manufacturer provides the following data:

• Talk time: 11 hours 23 minutes
• Standby time: up to 641 hours
• Music playback time: up to 37 hours 31 minutes
• Operating time in video playback mode: up to 8 hours 4 minutes.

In general, I agree with these indicators.

The operating time of the gadget is exactly the same as that of any other Android smartphone in this class, i.e. “lives” for about 10 hours in a relatively active mode with a 4G connection: 20-30 minutes of talking, about an hour of using the camera, the same amount of video watching, 3-4 hours on Twitter and mail. If you want to play, expect about 2.5 hours at full brightness and full sound volume when output to the speaker.

Sony saved a little on the AC adapter (or maybe it just decided to worry about battery life), so you can charge the battery in almost 3 hours.

Communication capabilities

The device operates not only in 2G/3G networks (GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, WCDMA 850/900/2100 MHz), but also 4G CAT 4 (FDD-LTE 2100/1800/850/2600/900/800 MHz ).

There is Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot), Bluetooth v4.0 (A2DP, apt-X, LE), NFC chip and antenna, USB 2.0 (OTG verified). Available GPS, GLONASS and even Beidou (very high sensitivity!)

Memory and memory card

Inside the device there is only 1 GB of LPDDR3 RAM. Today, this amount of RAM is the minimum in budget devices. However, the Sony M2 Aqua is by no means a cheap device, so I would still like 2 GB. On average, about half of the “gig” is free.

Built-in memory 8 GB Flash, 5 GB available. You can expand it by installing a microSD memory card (is it worth checking the memory type now if you still don’t have another?) The maximum volume is 32 GB.

Camera

As always, there are two modules: the main one is 8 MP with autofocus (aperture F2.4), and the front one is only 0.3 MP (F3).

The main camera module is quite weak, but the team that develops the software for the camera tried to get the most out of the Sony Exmor RS. The detailing, of course, is not so great, however, noise reduction works perfectly: even at night the pictures turn out to be quite bright and without artifacts. White balance also works well. That is, the camera turned out to be suitable for all occasions, but you should not expect anything more.

There is no point in talking about the front camera. You yourself understand what 0.3 MP is, and even F3. The device was clearly not “tailored” for “selfies”.

The device records video in FullHD resolution at 30 fps during the day and 24 fps at night. The quality is ordinary, that is, in principle, normal. The focus is automatic, there is a SteadyShot stabilization function. Works great without cropping the image. Of course, not optical stabilization, but not bad either.

Settings:

Examples of photos taken with the main camera:

Example photo on the front camera:

Examples of videos day and night:

Performance

This model runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 chipset. The 400 line of “sheaves” is not new (the chip was introduced at the end of 2013); this modification contains a 3G and LTE modem.

The processor has 4 ARM Cortex-A7 cores, the maximum frequency of each is 1.2 GHz, the technological process is 28 nm. The graphics are handled by Adreno 305 with support for OpenGL ES 3.0.

If we talk about the speed of animation and visual work in general, then there are no problems: the gadget is fast, not slow, no microlags were found.

And when it comes to performance, you won't see mind-blowing results here. For example, Dead Trigger 2 can only be played at medium settings; Ral Racing 3 runs well, but there are no additional effects.

In general, you can play, but not with the most demanding toys.

Brief information:

Multimedia

The volume of the polyphonic speaker is average, the sound is not very clear, there is no overload - it does not wheeze.

The sound in the headphones is very loud, I liked the quality. We should also say thank you to Sony for the equalizer and many other sound settings. There is a radio.

As for the video player, below are the results of the Antutu Video test.

Conclusion

Overall, the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua turned out to be a fairly successful smartphone. Yes, it may lack performance, but it has protection from water and dust, LTE and a nice Sony-style design. The only thing that makes me sad is the price. At the moment, the device can be found from 12,500 rubles. However, in large chain stores the cost is 17,000 rubles. And, as you understand, for this money it’s easier to look for something similar among B-brands with better parameters. But this is purely my personal opinion.

The main positive aspects of the device:

• IP65/68
• Ergonomic design
• Good music player
• Excellent build and materials

Flaws:

• Weak processor
• Not very high quality main camera
• Extremely weak front camera

If you need a smartphone with protection from dust and moisture, then the choice is not so large, and if you are looking at a device under 17,000 rubles, then it is easy to find a more interesting replacement.

The M4 Aqua is coming soon, but its price will also please you. I think that you should count on 20,000 - 23,000 rubles. So, the M2 Aqua will remain for some time as an expensive replacement.

Recently, Sony has become one of the leading manufacturers of waterproof smartphones. Just 2 years ago they looked like heavy bricks, but now the differences between them and ordinary models are not striking. Aqua, released in the fall of 2014, not only looks aesthetically pleasing, but also significantly reduces the price threshold for this type of smartphone. What's inside this model? What can attract a buyer? The review will tell you about the characteristics, price, pros and cons of this model.

Appearance

The affordable price did not degrade the design of the smartphone. Sony Xperia M2 Aqua looks attractive and is in many ways similar to more expensive models. It is made in the characteristic symmetrical style of this manufacturer. The only thing that stands out sharply is the large silver power button in the middle of the right side.

The shape of the Sony d2403 Xperia M2 Aqua black is almost identical to the Xperia Z2 and looks strict and solid in a laconic black color. The back panel is smooth, made of pleasant, slightly textured plastic, and the edges are rounded. Thanks to this, not only does the model fit comfortably in the palm of your hand, but it also reduces the risk of chipping at the corners. Therefore, the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua d2403 smartphone will look like new for a long time.

The dimensions of the smartphone are quite standard - 14 x 7.2 x 0.86 cm, weight 149 g.

Other colors for the case are classic white and original copper.

Display

One of the weakest points of the model is its 4.8-inch screen. Its size is quite normal, but the resolution is quite low - 960 x 540, pixel density per inch - 229, which significantly reduces the brightness and clarity of the image. The display doesn't have the best viewing angles and has a lot of glare, which will make it difficult to use outdoors. Budget models and Asus easily surpass it, and they cost much less.

Of course, the screen is not the key distinguishing feature of the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua d2403, but it is still an important parameter for a smartphone. It is obvious that its quality was sacrificed by the manufacturer in order to reduce the final cost of the model.

Waterproof

What about the main trump card of the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua? The characteristics on paper promise IP68 dust and moisture protection class - the highest possible at the time of the smartphone's release. Most competitors still only boast IP67. What is the difference between these two degrees of protection? IP67 suggests that the smartphone can be immersed in water for no more than 30 minutes, IP68 - for an unlimited time, but to a depth of no more than 1.5 m.

That is, theoretically, the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua is absolutely protected from dust and liquid. But, as always, this statement has important nuances.

Waterproofness of the case is achieved due to the presence of plugs with rubber gaskets on all connectors of the smartphone. This somewhat worsens its appearance and also causes inconvenience in everyday life. For example, every time you need to connect headphones, you have to open the connector for them.

In addition, if even one flap is not tightly closed, the smartphone will be just as vulnerable to moisture as any other.

You shouldn’t hope that it can be used underwater either - the capacitive touchscreen becomes completely uncontrollable when exposed to water. Only the physical camera shutter button remains accessible.

But coral reefs cannot be photographed with this smartphone. It is designed for use only in fresh water, since salt water accelerates the wear of the rubber gaskets that keep the inside of the device dry.

What can the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua smartphone boast of?

The characteristics of the model are quite average, considering its price. Overall, this is a waterproof version of the otherwise identical Xperia M2.

Its heart is a quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor operating at a frequency of 1.2 GHz, “helped” by 1 GB of RAM.

These are far from the best characteristics, but due to the low screen resolution, these capabilities are quite enough to perform most everyday operations quickly and without freezing.

The internal memory capacity is standard 8 GB, of which about 5 GB are available to the user. So its expansion using a microSD card (up to 32 GB) is a necessity, not a whim.

The smartphone supports 4G, as well as other standard communication protocols - Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth latest version 4.0.

Interface and calls

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua d2403 uses the Android 4.4 operating system, which is familiar to many. For a more attractive look, minor changes have been made to it from the manufacturer. The interface is identical to that of the Xperia Z2 - laconic and not overloaded. But due to the low resolution, app names and even clocks don't look as clear because the pixels that make them up are clearly visible.

The manufacturer preinstalls a variety of applications, mainly focused on the brand's digital media devices, music, movies and social networks. The user is unlikely to need most of them, but it is not always possible to remove them. But you can always put on the main screen only those applications that are really necessary.

As for the main function of a smartphone - calls, it is also difficult to find shortcomings here. The speakers and microphone provide the required volume and clarity, and the connection is not interrupted. True, the smartphone is not designed for playing music. At medium and high volumes, strong sound distortion is noticeable.

Photo and video

The smartphone has two cameras - the main one, with an 8 megapixel matrix, and the front one - 0.3 megapixels, which, due to its modest capabilities, is useful only for video chats.

The photo application is rich in various functions. Initially, it offers shooting in an auto mode, identical to what can be found on digital cameras, but with the ability to select the focus point.

The menu also includes HDR, panorama, several filters, portrait retouching, and even adding virtual 3D objects to the frame - from fish to elves.

A significant drawback is the speed of the camera. Despite the separate physical shutter button, focusing and processing the frame takes quite a long time. So shooting fast moving objects will be difficult.

Dynamic range (the amount of detail that can be seen in the dark and light areas of a high-contrast photo) suffers noticeably, and even shooting in HDR mode, which combines multiple exposures in a single frame, doesn't produce the best results. In addition, it lasts even longer, so you will have to be patient. Purple digital noise is often noticeable around the edges of contrasting areas, and objects sometimes take on this hue instead of pure black or gray.

Excessive light or, conversely, lack of light are conditions that the M2 Aqua does not cope well with. The presence of a flash improves the situation when shooting close objects, but it distorts the color rendition, giving the frame overly warm tones.

But in conditions of good natural lighting, without bright contrasts, the smartphone will delight the owner with fairly clear and bright photographs, the quality of which is much better than that of models with a 5MP camera.

Videos can be shot in HD quality 1920x1080 pixels, digital image stabilization is available during shooting, as well as HDR mode.

Battery

The battery is not designed to be removed by the user - one of the manufacturer's steps to minimize the number of slots in the case. Battery capacity - 2300 mA. Since the smartphone does not have the most powerful processor and modest screen resolution, they put much less strain on the battery. Thanks to this, we can confidently say that the M2 Aqua can withstand a day of intensive work without recharging. With moderate use, there will even be 35-40% charge left the next day.

Price issue

How much will the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua cost the buyer? It is predictable that the price of a smartphone changes slightly depending on the dollar exchange rate, but overall remains quite stable - 14.5-15 thousand rubles. But since this is not the newest model, it has been discontinued from sale in many stores.

Summing up

If you need a good quality one at an affordable price, then the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua is perfect for you. Its characteristics are quite average, and users cite the following points as its main disadvantages:

• a camera that works slowly and does not cope well with non-standard shooting conditions;
• a screen that is worse than that of conventional competing models;
• moisture protection that relies entirely on plugs rather than internal port protection.

But there are also undeniable advantages of the M2 Aqua, which are noted by phone owners:

• quite high performance;
• The camera can take pictures underwater;
• good battery;
• attractive price;
• moisture protection is a useful property that will be useful not only for those who like to swim with equipment, because with it the smartphone is not afraid of rain, snow, or an accidental fall into a puddle or bathtub.

So this purchase is completely worth its cost and has a lot to offer its owner.