Sony Xperia Z2

Sony Xperia Z2
BrandSony
ManufacturerSony Mobile Communications
TypeTouchscreen smartphone
SloganDetails make the difference
SeriesSony Xperia
First releasedMarch 24, 2014 (2014-03-24)
Availability by regionMarch 24, 2014 (2014-03-24) (Taiwan)

March 27, 2014 (2014-03-27) (China, L50t model exclusively for China Mobile)

April 5, 2014 (2014-04-05)
(Singapore)

May 1, 2014 (2014-05-01)
(Australia, United Kingdom)

May 2, 2014 (2014-05-02) (China, L50u model exclusively for China Unicom)

May 5, 2014 (2014-05-05) (Canada)

May 12, 2014 (2014-05-12) (India)

May 17, 2014 (2014-05-17)
(Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia)

May 19, 2014 (2014-05-19) (New Zealand)

May 21, 2014 (2014-05-21) (Japan, SO-03F variant exclusively for NTT DoCoMo)

July 21, 2014 (2014-07-21) (United States)
PredecessorSony Xperia Z1
SuccessorSony Xperia Z3
RelatedSony Xperia Z
Sony Xperia Z1
Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Sony Xperia Z2 SO-03F (Japan)
Compatible networksD6502: UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz; GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz.

D6503: UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz; GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz; LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20).

D6543: UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz; GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz; LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8).
Form factorSlate
Dimensions146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm
Weight163 g
Operating systemAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat (Launch)
Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop (last version for SO-03F)
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow (current)
System-on-chipQualcomm Snapdragon 801
CPU2.3 GHz quad-core Krait (2.3 GHz Qualcomm MSM8974AB Quad Core)
GPUAdreno 330
Memory3 GB RAM
Storage16 GB (32 GB for SO-03F variant)
Removable storageUp to 128 GB microSDXC
Batterynon-user removable Li-ion 3200 mAh
Rear cameraSony G Lens 20.7 MP 1/2.3" Exmor RS IMX220 back-side illuminated sensor with BIONZ™ Engine for mobile image processor and LED flash
2160p video recording @ 30 frames/s
1080p video recording @ 30/60 frames/s
720p video recording @ 30/120 frames/s
Front camera2.2 MP (1080p video recording)
Display5.2 in (130 mm) diagonal IPS LCD
Full HD 1920x1080 px
BRAVIA TRILUMINOS Display with Sony Live Color LED
X-Reality Engine for Mobile
ConnectivityWi-Fi
DLNA
GPS/GLONASS
NFC
Bluetooth 4.0
MHL 3.0
USB 2.0 (Micro-B port, USB charging)
USB OTG
3.50 mm (0.138 in) headphone jack, 5 pole
Data inputsMulti-touch, capacitive touchscreen, proximity sensor
ModelD6502, D6503, D6543, L50t, L50u, SO-03F
CodenameSirius
OtherAvailable in black, purple and white
IP55 / IP58 (Dust protected, Water jet protected & Waterproof)
Digital Noise cancellation
Sony Exmor R for Mobile
Sony Exmor RS for Mobile
Sony G Lens
1/2.3 Aperture sensor
Sony BIONZ image processor
SteadyShot
Smile shutter
SensMe
TrackID
Sony Entertainment Network
PlayStation App
Remote Play
1seg (SO-03F variant only)
Miracast
Sony Sketch
Magnetic charge port
Osaifu-Keitai (SO-03F variant only)
NOTTV (SO-03F variant only)
POBox Plus (SO-03F variant only)
WebsiteOfficial website

The Sony Xperia Z2 is an Android-based smartphone unveiled, manufactured, and marketed by Sony and was released in April 2014. Under the codename "Sirius", Xperia Z2 serves as the successor to the Sony Xperia Z1. Like its predecessor, the Xperia Z2 is water and dust proof with an IP rating of IP55 and IP58. The phone features an IPS LED display, a Snapdragon 801 processor and the ability to record 4K videos. The Xperia Z2 also allows removable microSD storage up to 128 GB.

The Xperia Z2 was unveiled alongside the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet and the Sony Xperia M2 during the 2014 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on February 24, 2014, and was first released in Taiwan on March 24, 2014, in Singapore on April 5, 2014, and entered more markets between April and May 2014. In the United States, the Xperia Z2 was released unlocked through the Sony Store on July 21, 2014.

Many reviewers praised the phone's screen, camera and waterproof design, but criticized its size and camera software issues that cause the device to overheat when recording 4K video for extended periods. There was at least one reported case of a Z2 exploding due to overheating in the uk, which resulted in legal action being taken against Sony. Sony denied any responsibility.