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April 2014
(87%)
642 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(93%)
3 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Waterproof
Great screen
Xperia Z2 offers expandable storage
Marginally better camera
Waterand dustproof
Stereo speakers
NFC chip
Impressive 20.7MP camera for unbeatable photos
Stylish
Streamlined design
Dust/waterproof
Ability to shoot 4K video
Sturdy
Premium design
Good screen
Fast hardware
Snappy and clean OS
Lasts long on a charge
Stereo frontfacing speakers
Overall display quality with a warmer image than the Z1's
High performance
Constantly responsive
Satisfactory battery life
Waterproof body
Sober
Elegant design with quality finish
Useful apps and features
Best earphones ever included with a smartp
Ultra durable
Great battery life
Good camera
Subtle Android optimisations
Great build quality
Hugely improved sound and display. And it shoots video in 4K.
Excellent camera
Good battery
Great performance
Water and dust-resistant design
Great design with a good build quality
Fantastically vibrant display
Powerful camera
Good battery life
Water and dust proof
Superb performance. Very high build quality. More waterproof than its rivals
The Sony Xperia Z2 has a glorious screen
Tonnes of power
A great camera and a beautiful design. It's waterproof too
So it won't conk out when you drop it in the bath
Plenty of power
Solid battery life
Premium build and looks
Good camera performance
Waterproofing
Accurate display
Camera features and image quality
More than enough power
Fabulous performance
Excellent build quality
More waterproof than others
Slim
Waterproof chassis
Fantastic screen
Superb picture
Incredible sound
Brilliant camera
Improved screen contrast and angles
Mostly low-key custom interface
Lots of Sony extras
Nice power saving options
Speedy performance
Waterproof design
Decent battery life
Smooth performance
Latest version of Android
Great overall flagship spec
Nice and quick through all elements of the UI
Being waterproof and dustproof gives the Z2 an indestructible feel
Screen drastically improved over previous models
Micro SD slot is always welcome on a 16GB device
Battery lif
Solid build quality
Lovely screen
Very powerful processor
Waterproof and dust resistant
Terrific camera
Very fast and powerful
Gorgeous display
Waterproof and dustproof
MicroSD support
Feature packed camera
Front-facing stereo speakers
Battery life
Powerful processor and GPU
Excellent camera with lots of tools
4K video recording
The editors didn't like
Chunky design
Fiddly UI in places
IPhone 5s has better storage options
More stylish
IOS better than Android
Lighter and thinner
Not hugely different from the Z1
Expensive pricetag
You'll need a 4K TV to truly appreciate the video functionality
Camera still needs work
Earpiece muffled and not very loud
Same camera lens issues as in the previous models
Display
Unfaithful colours
Rivals have longer battery life
Touchscreen goes haywire when hit by water
Big size isn't for everyone
Not enough to differentiate it from the sixmonth old Z1
Fiddly slots
This is still a very big phone and the design is starting to look a little blocky
Screen can look dull
Android skin doesn't add anything useful
Too large for some
Annoying flaps on sides
Fingerprints show up on darker models
Camera does too much postprocessing. Temperature issues with recording 4K video. Bulky design is uncomfortable to hold
It's expensive
Its regular autofocus adjustments during shooting can spoil videos
And the camera resolution is throttled when using the full automatic mode
Size
Colour saturation excess
Uncomfortable to hold
Sony bloat software
Vibration alert is over the top
User interface has issues
Design hasn't changed much
Too much space above and below display
Snapper offers too much postprocessing
Gets too hot when recording 4K video
Bulky and uncomfortable to hold
Large bezel
Lots of bloatware
Reflective front
Unwieldy design
Some bloatware on top of Android
Phone gets hot at times
Body shape feels awkward
Blocky design
Heat issues
Screen quality lacking compared to rival smartphones
Phone feels a little too large
Not all Sony apps necessary
The flaps never stop being annoying especially when charging the Z2
Overall size of the device is large compared to competition
The Xperia Launcher and bundled apps are a little bit confusing at first
No Qi Wireless charging is a pain
Blocky styling won't be for everyone
Eats up during heavy use
Fingerprint and dust magnet
Big bezels above and below screen
Not especially comfortable to hold
4K recording heats up
Flaps on ports
Not much of a step up from the Z1 in terms of specs
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Published: 2014-05-04, Author: Daniel , review by: mobilesyrup.com
The confluence of Snapdragon 801 and Android 4.4 has been good for OEMs in general, but none have benefited so much as Sony. The Xperia Z2 is a superb piece of hardware, held back somewhat by its boxy chassis, low internal storage and inconsistent camera...
Abstract: A couple weeks ago, I took a look at the crop of new Android smartphones hitting carriers this spring, including the HTC One , the LG Flex and the Samsung Galaxy S5 . I've had some time now to test out Sony's new Xperia Z2, so let's add another review to ...
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Published: 2014-07-30, Author: Anthony , review by: tweaktown.com
Using the Sony Xperia Z2 has shown me that Sony is in a class of its own with Android-powered smartphones. Sure, everyone has a different opinion on what is great out there, but with so many overwhelmingly positive reviews on the two best-selling smartph...
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Published: 2014-07-07, Author: Joel , review by: ausdroid.net
Best display we've seen in a Sony device, Super quick and responsive, Exclusive deals and content for Xperia owners
Button placement can be pretty frustrating, Size and shape makes the phone hard to hold, glass back is a worry, ”Superior Auto” camera mode is far from it
Sony really seem like they've listened to feedback this time around. They seem to have taken all complaints about their previous devices on board, and done their best to correct them. The result is a smartphone that is fast, intuitive and reliable.As some...
Outstanding battery life, Gorgeous display for a Sony handset, Faultless performance, Respectable camera, Build and use of premium materials, Stereo front speakers, , THE
It often thinks of surfaces as slip ‘n slides, Can be unwieldy, Glass front and rear durable but remains questionable, Overheating concerns while recording video, Bundled Sony apps overlap with one another to the point of redundancy
Sony continue to make a mark on the mobile industry by rather cleverly updating its flagships twice a year to remain on top of its game. The Xperia Z2 isn't a dramatic improvement to the Z1, but to the Z ‒ which seems like a distant cousin despite being ...
The Sony Xperia Z2 is an impressive smartphone that has numerous features plus a standout camera that will appeal to the photographer in you.Throw in Sony's excellent display, access to excellent content and a sleek and waterproof design and you have a de...
Published: 2014-06-02, Author: Joseph , review by: whistleout.com.au
When you compare the top phones from the major manufacturers, there are plenty of similarities this year. Most run on the same version of Google's Android, most use the same processor configuration and most have the same sized LCD screen. Sony's Xperia...
Abstract: Sony is quitting the PC business to get its mobile product line-up up to speed and the Japanese giant has stuck with its commitment to releasing a flagship smartphone every six months with the Sony Xperia Z2.The aggressive biannual release schedule reveal...
