Sony Xperia M2 The Sony Xperia M2 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2303, D2306) Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2305), 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
Size 4.8" · 139.7 x 71.1 x 8.6 mm (5.5 x 2.80 x 0.34 in)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2303, D2306) Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2305)
RAM 1GB
Storage 8GB
Main Camera 8 MP · LED flash
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✓︎ 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 MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2303, D2306) Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2305) 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 days Gaming Multitasking Multitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, February. Released 2014, May
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2303, D2306) Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2305)
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)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2(D2303, D2306)/21.1(D2305)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all models
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - D2303
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Sony Xperia M2 support 5G?› No, the Sony Xperia M2 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Does the Sony Xperia M2 have NFC?› Yes, the Sony Xperia M2 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Sony Xperia M2 have expandable storage?› Yes, the Sony Xperia M2 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Does the Sony Xperia M2 support dual SIM?› The Sony Xperia M2 SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Does the Sony Xperia M2 have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Sony Xperia M2 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Sony Xperia M2 have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the Sony Xperia M2 ship with?› The Sony Xperia M2 ships with Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop).
What type of USB port does the Sony Xperia M2 use?› The Sony Xperia M2 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
Does the Sony Xperia M2 support Wi-Fi 7?› The Sony Xperia M2 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
Does the Sony Xperia M2 support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Sony Xperia M2 has 4.0, A2DP, aptX.
