Sony Xperia M2 dual
The Sony Xperia M2 dual is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8226-0 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.8" · 139.7 x 71.1 x 8.6 mm (5.5 x 2.80 x 0.34 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8226-0 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 148g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8226-0 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, February. Released 2014, April
Also Known As
Also known as Sony Xperia M2 dual D2302
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8226-0 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
229 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
148g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
139.7 x 71.1 x 8.6 mm (5.5 x 2.80 x 0.34 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia M2 dual does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Sony Xperia M2 dual has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Sony Xperia M2 dual supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Sony Xperia M2 dual supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Sony Xperia M2 dual has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Sony Xperia M2 dual ships with Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop).
The Sony Xperia M2 dual uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Sony Xperia M2 dual supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The Sony Xperia M2 dual has 4.0, A2DP, aptX.
