Sony Xperia M2 Aqua

The Sony Xperia M2 Aqua is a special version of this model from Sony, which has the major draw of power soak it in water for long periods of time. As a result, we can take photos underwater without fear and bring our mobile breaks the pool. In addition, this device also stands out for its ability to connect to high-speed 4G networks or their technologies or Miracast DLNA for multimedia content on the TV. So far not confirmed the official release date of this phone , which should reach the market in the coming weeks.

 Water-resistant design

 Definitely one of the highlights of the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua is its water resistant and dust within a team midrange (IP68 certified) design. As a result, we will not have to leave at a cost around 600 euros to dip our device and rescue him from certain death if we drop the toilet or water.Very interesting smartphone for users who want to have a cross-country all benefit. In addition, mobile Sony is available in three different colors: white, black and bronze. This is a team that tries to capture the main points of the design of the high-end Xperia handsets, but far from glamorous.

 The full dimensions of the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua are 140 x 72 x 8.6 mm and its weight is at 149 grams. It’s a weight above what we’re used to seeing in these sizes and can be somewhat annoying after handling for a long time. As for the screen of this handset, it is a panel with 4.8-inch qHD resolution of 960 x 540 pixels. We liked the level reached by the brightness of this panel, which lets you view the contents of your phone even when it receives the light of a sunny day. Also their level of response is quite fine, although the resolution may be somewhat short when faced with games and videos in high quality.

 Camera

 The Sony Xperia M2 Aqua includes a camera with Exmor RS sensor with a resolution of 8 megapixels, LED flash and autofocus. It also has the HDR function that improves the outcome of the pictures when bright ambient light exists. But surely the option to wake more attention is to be able to take photos and videos underwater (although not so many who are going to squeeze this function). We also have the ability to record videos in full HD 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. Anyway, it seems that this camera is somewhat limited when we are not in an environment with sufficient ambient light. At the front of the phone are a target with low resolution of 1.1 megapixel and VGA video recording. This camera offers just to get by, but without great fanfare performance.

 Power and memory

 The Sony Xperia M2 Aqua uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core processor with a power of 1.2 GHz per core. This chip is combined with a 1GB RAM, closing an average set to run most applications and games from Android 4.4 KitKat. However, this RAM can be rather short if we have many open processes simultaneously. As for memory, M2 Aqua committed an internal space of 8 GB. If we set aside the space used for the system and installed applications, that leaves us with 4.2 GB to store your multimedia files and apps. If you need more capacity, we can extend through a Micro SD card up to 32 GB. Or go for one of the many online storage services like Dropbox or OneDrive.

 Sony Applications

 As mentioned earlier, the operating system that integrates this phone is Android 4.4 KitKat version , allowing us to enjoy the latest in this popular mobile platform that dominates the landscape. Among the applications developed by Sony, we have several interesting tools. For example, the Japanese company has deployed two platforms to access your extensive catalog of movies and music. Through Sony Select, we will have a portal that leads us among some of the most interesting applications of Android (including some very titles of Xperia models are also included). As being standard pattern in most manufacturers, one of the apps that we can use is a tool to see the latest status updates from your contacts on social networks. Finally, users also have a PlayStation printer will enhance the user experience with specific content.

 Connectivity and sound

 Within connections Sony Xperia M2 Aqua the most interesting feature is its ability to connect to high-speed 4G networks up to 150 Mbps. Connection to the network can also be carried out through WiFi. The M2 Aqua also integrates Bluetooth 4.0 compatible devices to synchronize or NFC to transmit information through touch. Interaction with TV sets is via DLNA (to transmit multimedia files) or Miracast. In the latter case, can be transmitted in real time all the contents of the phone (it’s like creating a mirror effect). The connections are completed with a MicroUSB port. In the field of sound, we have a speaker that offers good sound power, but it is true that a drop in quality over the terminal of signature star shows.

 Autonomy, prices and reviews

 The Sony Xperia M2 Aqua features a 2300 milliamp battery. This battery should give us according to official figures from Sony to talk for 11 hours on 3G or 8 hours of video playback. In addition, we have a Stamina autonomy can lift as much as four times. The Sony Xperia M2 Aqua should reach the market in the coming weeks, but I still do not know its official price. This mid-range terminal has a balanced set of specifications, without dazzle on any technical aspect. It is a much focused model for users who want a phone to water resistant and also be able to connect to the 4G high-speed networks.

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua