Monday, 9 June 2014

Sony Xperia Z2 Review: A Waterproof Android Smartphone

Sony Xperia Z2 Review: A Waterproof Android Smartphone That Goes Beyond GimmicksSony hasn’t had a great time of it in the U.S. smartphone market over the past few years, and it recently announced that its new flagship, the Xperia Z2, would only be made available to U.S. customers unlocked via its website. But the Z2 is still a solid device, and a contender on more or less even footing with flagships from other Android OEMs, so fans of Google’s mobile operating system ignore it at their own risk.


Basics

5.2-inch 1920×1080 display
2.3GHz Qualcom quad-core processor
20.7 megapixel rear camera with 4K video capture
2.2 megapixel 1080p front camera
LTE, 802.11ac Wi-Fi
Android 4.4
Waterproof and dust-resistant
19 hours talk time battery life
MSRP: Likely around $600 off-contract

pros



Waterproof (not just water-resistant)
Camera is top-notch

Cons


Huge phone
Sony services built in on stock elements like Google Now

Design


Sony’s industrial design with its smartphone line has had some trouble finding its footing, but the strong right angles on the rectangular slab finally seem comfortable in their own skin. The Z2 resembled the Z1s (which is available in the U.S. on T-Mobile) in terms of outward looks, but adds some refinements like a slimmer bezel and matte edge that bump up its visual appeal. Even the repositioned notification LED adds some charm, making this a visually attractive device, albeit one that might not agree with all tastes.
The phone’s sharp angles make for a visually striking contrast to the rounded rectangles that make up the vast majority of Android handsets, but that also means it might come across as uncomfortable in the hand, especially if you happen to have smaller mitts. Mine are fairly large, and I still mostly felt more comfortable using the Z2 two-handed in most scenarios.

Even so, it’s a bold design that uses premium materials (scratch resistant glass front and back) and highlights the display, which is one of the Z2′s big selling points. And despite the size, the phone isn’t overly heavy. If you’re looking for a phablet-style phone, you could do much worse than the Z2 , and unlike with others, I’m not at all embarrassed to be seen with this one in public.

Camera Quality


Photos and videos captured by the Z2 look fantastic, especially on the screen of the Z2 itself, which is designed to improve the look of visual media. It’s a strong consider for the single best Android camera currently available in a smartphone, and Sony’s strong credentials as an imaging company in its own right really shine here. Sony tries to explain this with a lot of buzzwords in its marketing material, but the results speak for themselves, and that’s all the average user cares about.











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