February 2014 pleased fans of cell phones and communicators with new products from leading manufacturers around the world. Developers from the Japanese company Sony did not stand aside either. At the beginning of 2014, it was decided to show the Sony Xperia Z2 d6503 as the main flagship of the line. The Japanese did not think long about the characteristics of their new smartphone and tried to ensure that every element of it was the best in comparison with its main competitors. Whether they succeeded or not, we will find out from the further review.
Main technical characteristics
Sony did not skimp on its new flagship smartphone Z2 d6503. The characteristics of this model are amazing. Let's start with the processor. The quad-core Snapdragon 801 was chosen as it, the clock frequency of each core is 2.3 GHz. And these are very good processor characteristics compared even to the flagships of previous years. This communicator also has enough RAM - 3 GB. Both the processor and RAM are enough to be able to play the most “heavy” games of our time without freezing. The internal memory of the smartphone is 16 GB. If this volume is not enough, you can always buy an additional MicroSD card to increase the total memory capacity of your smartphone. Like many other flagships from competing companies, the smartphone from the Japanese manufacturer boasts the Android 4.4.2 operating system.
External characteristics and ergonomics of Sony Xperia Z2 d6503
A review of this model shows that in terms of design and appearance, the new flagship from Sony does not have significant changes compared to the previous one, the Z1. But this is only if you look at it and not hold it in your hand. The fact is that the new smartphone differs from its brother in size. While the Z1 has a more impressive weight, the Z2 tends to have a longer shape and a thinner body. However, this circumstance did not prevent the newly-minted flagship from acquiring a capacious 3200 MAh battery, which is quite enough for a whole day of work. There are two color options for the Sony Xperia Z2 d6503: black and white. The smartphone has a screen diagonal of 5.2 inches. On the front there are light and proximity sensors, as well as the main company logo. All the main buttons are located on the right side of the smartphone, which makes it convenient to use if you are right-handed. There are volume control buttons, a power button, as well as slots for a MicroSD card. On the left side there is a slot for a USB device, which helps when charging and connecting the smartphone to a personal computer. On the top there is only a hole for the headset. The back panel of the smartphone is glossy, and the Sony brand name is printed on its surface. In addition, in the upper left part there is a main camera of more than 20 MP, which makes the Sony Xperia Z2 d6503 one of the most powerful camera phones of our time.
Camera and photo quality
As mentioned above, Sony has equipped its new flagship with an outstanding twenty-megapixel camera. At its core, the camera is almost the same as on the Z1, but the developers assure that the quality of the photos should be noticeably different. In fact, in good light conditions the quality of the images is really at a different level, but at night the image detail is not much different from last year’s smartphone.
Sound
For music lovers, this parameter is almost the main one. It’s worth noting right away that the sound quality of music on Sony smartphones is worse than that of competitors from Samsung and NTS. Sony Xperia Z2 d6503 was no exception. Feedback from experts who reviewed this model suggests that the smartphone's speakers could be louder and the sound quality better. That is, the developers’ assurances that every element of this smartphone is considered competitive are not very similar to the truth. At least in a situation with sound. The sound volume during calls could also be louder. In loud environments, you need to raise the volume level to the maximum to be able to hear your interlocutor.
Productivity and durability
The Sony Xperia Z2 d6503 smartphone has the latest Snapsragon 801 chipset, which allows for a noticeable increase in overall performance compared to its predecessors. In terms of performance, this communicator showed itself to be very good. While using the phone, there were no freezes when switching programs, as well as when trying to download and play the most “heavy” games on Android. I was also very pleased with the high-capacity battery. When the smartphone is heavily loaded and a widescreen movie with high brightness is watched on it, the battery lasts for almost 12 hours. That is, under normal conditions, the battery capacity can last at least 2 days.
Equipment
Like many other smartphones from Sony or other manufacturers, the Sony Xperia Z2 d6503 has a very prosaic set of components. Firstly, after purchasing a smartphone you will be given a branded box containing all the purchase data. Secondly, inside the box itself you can find, in addition to the phone, a document - instructions on how to use the phone, a USB cable for connecting the smartphone to an electrical network or a computer, an adapter for recharging the phone, as well as a proprietary headset from Sony. Headphones are not something sophisticated, so if you consider yourself a music lover, it is better to immediately purchase new ones.
Smartphone prices
As has already been mentioned several times in the review, the Sony Xperia Z2 d6503 is the flagship of the Japanese communicator manufacturer, and therefore you should not expect a low price from it. The starting price for it is around six hundred US dollars for the standard model without additional memory cards and other bells and whistles. In case of additional costs, the cost of a smartphone can reach $700. It is also worth remembering that in different dealer stores the price of a smartphone, as well as the terms of sale, may vary.
The built-in battery has become more capacious - 3200 mAh instead of 3000. At the same time, the battery life in standby mode has decreased slightly compared to the Z1, and the time for talking and listening to music has increased. In fact, the smartphone shows average battery life. If you surf the Internet on the way to and from work, make a dozen calls and are not distracted by your smartphone during the working day, then the battery will last until the evening.
But there are a number of software features that allow you to extend operating time when the battery charge is low. The Stamina Mode is already familiar to us; the new one is Low-battery mode. There is even a separate settings section for it, where you can mark the functions that will be disabled in this mode. These include not only GPS and data transfer, but also the functions X-Reality, xLOUD, and vibration feedback when working with the keyboard. In addition, you can limit the maximum brightness level and the time the display automatically turns off. There is no provision for switching to black and white mode, as in the Samsung Galaxy S5. Probably, in the case of an IPS matrix instead of an OLED, this makes no sense.
Software
Sony Xperia Z2 runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat. A proprietary user interface is installed on top, familiar to us from the company’s previous smartphones. There are no special changes, except for a couple of new applications and additional settings sections. The most useful feature of the Sony add-on is the ability to sort shortcuts in the main menu alphabetically, by frequency of use, or in any arbitrary order. It is very convenient when applications are installed on 5-6 menu screens.
The concept of releasing new flagships as frequently as possible, which Sony's mobile device division has adopted, has two consequences. On the one hand, this approach allows the company to quickly update the hardware of its top models to the “very best” level. As a result, if you buy an Xperia smartphone, you can be sure that its hardware is truly as advanced as possible.
On the other hand, updating the design as often is problematic. You won't have enough fresh ideas for this. Therefore, Sony's new flagship - Xperia Z2 - in terms of appearance turned out to be exclusively evolutionary. It will be possible to identify a truly new smartphone in the Z2 only if you place it next to the Z1 - the slightly changed dimensions will not allow you to confuse it. If you just see the Z2 in someone’s hand, you may not understand that this is a new product - the new one differs little from the previous “Z”.
Or you will have to look closely at the details - there are many noticeably changed little things in the design. For example, the Z2, unlike the Z1, does not have a plastic display backing. Or rather, there is a plastic backing, but now it is not a separate part, but is “flush” fitted into a metal frame (the darkest stripes on the frame are plastic).
This solution made it possible to get rid of one of the most unpleasant design features of the current Xperia - too wide margins on the sides of the display. But the tactile qualities have become a little worse: previously the rounded backing touched the palm, but now the sharp edge of the back side of the frame cuts into it. It’s not that strong and completely unpleasant, but the “ribbing” is still felt.
One more detail: the “loud” speaker has moved from the bottom end of the case to the front side. To be precise, there are now two loud speakers: the top one, which in the Z1 was used only for conversations, can now also sound loud. Stereo, in a word, albeit weak due to the small separation of the speakers. Not to say that the quality is breathtaking - the HTC One M8 is more interesting in this sense, but still the sound has become better - and certainly louder.
The factory film has disappeared from the display and back glass panel, so the Xperia Z2 will not scratch as quickly as the Xperia Z1. But if it gets scratched, it’s forever.
Like all flagships of 2014, the Xperia Z2 turned out to be too large - both in length and width. However, in size this smartphone is far from even the first Galaxy Note, not to mention larger “shovels” like the Xperia Z Ultra.
Like all previous Sony flagships, the Xperia Z2 is protected from dust and liquids according to IP55 and IP58 standards. That is, it is completely invulnerable to dust (dust can get inside the case, but does not affect the performance of the device), withstands water jets from any angle and can be completely immersed in water to a depth of one and a half meters. So you can wash the Z2 under the tap, take a bath with it, and do underwater photography - the latter is especially convenient, since the smartphone has a hardware camera button.
The scheme for protecting connectors from water is the same: only the headphone jack remains on the surface, and everything else is hidden under plugs. If the Z1 had three plugs - for microSD, SIM card and micro-USB, then the Z2 has two of them: the SIM card and the universal port are hidden under one large cover.
⇡ Technical specifications
| Sony Xperia Z2 (D6503) | |
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| Display | 5.2 inches, 1920x1080, IPS |
| Touch screen | Capacitive, up to 10 simultaneous touches |
| Air gap | No |
| Oleophobic coating | Eat |
| Polarizing filter | Eat |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v3: four Qualcomm Krait-400 cores (ARMv7), frequency 2.27 GHz; process technology 28 nm HPm |
| Graphics controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330, 578 MHz |
| RAM | 3 GB LPDDR3-1600 |
| Flash memory | 16 GB (about 12 GB available) + microSD |
| Connectors | 1 x micro-USB 2.0 (MHL) 1 x 3.5mm headset jack 1 x microSD 1 x micro-SIM |
| cellular | 2G/3G/4G Qualcomm MDM9x25 modem (built into the processor), WTR1625L transceiver One SIM card in micro-SIM format |
| Cellular connection 2G | GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz |
| Cellular 3G | WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz DC-HSPA+ (42.2/5.76 Mbps) |
| Cellular 4G | LTE FDD band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20 (2100/1900/1800/1700/850/2600/900/700c/700b/800 MHz) LTE Cat. 3 (150/50 Mbit/s) |
| WiFi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 |
| NFC | Eat |
| IR port | No |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Sensors | Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer/Gyroscope/Pedometer, Magnetometer (Digital Compass), Barometer |
| Main camera | 20.7 MP (5248x3936), Sony Exmor RS matrix with back-illumination, 1/2.3 inches Autofocus, LED flash |
| Front-camera | 2 MP (1920x1080), Sony Exmor R matrix with back illumination |
| Nutrition | Non-removable battery 12.16 Wh (3200 mAh, 3.8 V) |
| Size | 147.2x73.4 mm Case thickness: 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 163 g |
| Water and dust protection | IP55, IP58 |
| operating system | Google Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) Sony Xperia's own shell |
| recommended price | 29,990 rubles |
⇡ Hardware and communications
From a platform perspective, the changes are minimal: the processor has been upgraded from the already terribly powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 to the slightly more powerful Snapdragon 801. In numbers, this means an increase in the maximum clock speed of the processor cores from 2.15 to 2.26 GHz. There are still four cores, and the architecture is the same - Krait-400. In general, not God knows what serious changes.
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The Xperia Z2's sensor suite now includes a barometer
However, we must keep in mind that power consumption and heat dissipation depending on frequency do not grow linearly, but more abruptly. So a slight increase in the number of megahertz while maintaining the same technological process of 28 nm HPm, apparently, results in a rather serious increase in heating at “maximum speed”. In this regard, the Xperia Z2 has such a curious detail as a heat pipe - not as powerful as in the coolers of desktop computers or laptops, but still a real one.
An adult cooling system is all the more relevant since the graphics subsystem integrated into the chip is overclocked more noticeably than the processor cores: from 450 to 578 MHz. So in graphical tasks, performance increased more than in purely processor-based ones. It’s difficult to say how much this is in demand in modern applications - except for benchmarks: it’s hard to remember games that lack the power of the Snapdragon 800.
The amount of RAM has increased from 2 to 3 GB - of the existing smartphones, only the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 can compare with the Xperia Z2 in this regard. The volume of the built-in storage remains the same, 16 GB, of which slightly less than 12 are available. However, the memory card slot microSD has not gone away, so you don’t have to worry too much about the amount of flash memory - microSDXC cards up to 128 GB are also supported.
Architecturally, the Snapdragon 801 is almost identical to the Snapdragon 800. In particular, the built-in modem has not changed: it is still the same MDM9x25, in addition to 2G/3G networks, it can also work with LTE Cat.4 networks - with theoretical speeds of up to 150 Mbit/s “down” and 50 Mbit/s “up”. But the transceiver is now new: the place of the well-deserved WTR1605L has been taken by the more advanced and omnivorous WTR1625L. In practice, this means one simple thing: with the new RF chip, you can ensure that your smartphone supports more bands at the same time.
If Samsung and HTC chose to ignore this opportunity in favor of a more rigid division of devices for different markets, then Sony continues to profess a “worldwide connection” approach that is very pleasant for the frequently traveling buyer. The range of frequencies in the Xperia Z1 was very extensive; in the Xperia Z2 they added a couple more LTE “bands”: 13th and 17th (different blocks of the 700 MHz range). Combined with the fact that Sony's flagship has support for 3G and 4G in the 1700 MHz band, this makes it compatible with most US networks. Of course, in Europe, Asia and Africa there will be no problems with communication either.
Another good news for avid travelers is that the Xperia Z2 uses a micro SIM card - as a rule, such SIM cards are easier to find on sale than nano ones, especially in developing countries. We probably can’t even mention support for Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC - this is a standard set for modern flagships. But there is no IR port in the Xperia Z2, so you won’t be able to control ordinary household appliances using this smartphone.
GPS/GLONASS reception a minute after a cold start, from left to right: Samsung Galaxy S5, Sony Xperia Z1, Sony Xperia Z2
However, support for the Chinese system in the Xperia Z2 is not announced and, apparently, does not work. In any case, during testing we were not able to catch a single Chinese satellite. At the same time, the Samsung Galaxy S5 successfully caught them in exactly the same conditions. What’s even more surprising is that we found Beidou support in the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet - it’s not very clear on what principle the Japanese operate, including the network in some products and not including it in others.
I wonder why they are kings? Phones are not their element, televisions are also not very good, the sound
, they would like to get at least one step closer to Yamaha, PS remains, but this is not for everyone. So where are the Sony kings?
Facts? It would be interesting to read.
I know about the past glory of Sony, I can enlighten you on this matter. I’m asking about now, what revolutionary new Sony is releasing or developing now? Why do Sony TVs have a Samsung matrix? Why, for so many years, Sony laptops cannot finish their own drivers? There’s always a problem with them. Where are their vaunted acoustics now? For the price tag that they beat, and in everything, there are more interesting things. I’m asking for facts of today, and not 20 years ago. And if there’s nothing to say, then there’s no point in wasting your tongue.
We live in an age of consumerism and before buying any thing, every person compares functionality, design, quality and most importantly price. And don’t rush to everything that is Sony or another brand. Every company has successful products, and there are not so good ones. .
I really tried to force myself, at one time, to like the Xperia Z1, but it didn’t work out. As a result, I bought another device. The Z2 review was also not impressive. There were too many flaws. And why did they omit the story about the device overheating in the second review?
firstly, Sony TVs have different matrices... it all depends on the model! They have their own matrices and elzhysh ones, etc... not an argument at all! on TV, Sony remains the best manufacturer, which has been beating its competitors in price since last year! on laptops... I heard about drivers... but alas, the division is already 95% sold and left on the domestic market!
acoustics? where are the acoustics? The acoustics were one of the best and still are! Now only the pioneer is actively pushing them back, while the rest are somewhere behind... nothing has changed in the sound of the Sonya! the sound remains one of the best on the planet! I myself am a happy owner of a Walkman (in comparison with players from other manufacturers, they are the best)...
data? well, ok... from the field of photography: whose matrices do you think are in most of today's smartphones? Sony has developed a unique thing - smartographs... are there any analogues in the world that can compete with them? NO! further... from the field of portable players: last year Sony was the first to decide to combine a player, headphones, speakers... and did it brilliantly! There are two solutions - plugs and monitors... I am the owner of the second option!
smartphones: who was the first to offer a projected capacitive sensor in 2012? Nokia? No! Sony! again, innovation... who was the first in 2012 to offer smart watches, which the whole planet is now so famously copying? Sony! ... who created and most importantly optimized the operation of the dual shock 4 with the new Morpheus virtual reality helmet? Sony! the list can be very long, because I am not aware of professional decisions, for example from the field of prof. Sony video cameras, projectors, etc... and yes, I almost forgot... this year Sony invited the world to try out a new full frame matrix, which accelerates to an incredible 409600ISO... by the way, this sensor is already on the Nikon D4S, which is sold for incredible money like...
Here’s my advice: if you don’t know the hardware, don’t get involved in an argument, and keep your personal impressions (subjective attitude towards the company’s products) to yourself... you didn’t like the Z1... well, that doesn’t mean it turned out to be really bad ! many, for example, liked it, and many, on the contrary, consider it the best smartphone of 2013... and the camera... I’ll say this! you need to use your brains and put your hands to the settings, and not shoot automatically! and you will get better pictures than your competitors!
Those. The Samsung matrix in a Sony TV looks better. And it shows better quality. Did I understand correctly? It’s clear about the drivers, there are no options there. I’m wondering since when Sony acoustics are on par with Pioneer, Yamaha, Gibiel, Lowe, etc., even entry-level? Player, the taste and color of the markers are different, but compare at least with Cowon. And it wasn’t Sony that first crossed the player with ears, read here http://lenta.ru/news/2006/06/13/playerphones/. We read about smart watches here http://habrahabr.ru/post/212483/ . About touch screens here http://fgadgets.ru/2010-06-19-13-28-31/ . And so on... I’m just tired look for links.
first point: if you think that the Samsung matrix looks better than the Sony matrix on TVs, then I simply have nothing to talk to you about! Do you like watching animation or do you prefer to watch realistic pictures? the choice is yours... further: you can argue about acoustics for a long time, but Sony's experience in this area has already proven itself to be a leader, or one of the best! here, as elsewhere, you can agree, you can disagree - everyone’s personal business, but this is a fact! Cowon?? is this a joke?)) no kovon of course the company for portables is not bad and even good, but it will not rank with such monsters as iPod, Airiver and Walkman... no matter how you look at it! and this is also a fact! As for your first link: take in your hands what is on the site in the link and the Walkman that I wrote about above and you will understand that the devices are fundamentally different! and where exactly is this development of the first player-headphones? Yes, for some reason she stayed with Sonya! smart watches... well, ok, I agree, but options like smart watches with a calculator and other things are not considered... again... where were those same smart watches from manufacturers before? and why did everything start to move with the arrival of Sony on this market? Try to answer this question yourself!... and it suddenly became relevant! Your last link does not open at all and I again doubt that there is some kind of objectivity in the sensor area! in short, Sony was and remains a trendsetter and trendsetter... you are looking for context in my words and trying to find a refutation by googling! Even though the Sony smartwatch is not the first smart watch, it is the first in how it should have been made to make it relevant and interesting!
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 73.3 mm (millimeters) 7.33 cm (centimeters) 0.24 ft (feet) 2.89 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 146.8 mm (millimeters) 14.68 cm (centimeters) 0.48 ft (feet) 5.78 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 8.2 mm (millimeters) 0.82 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.32 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 163 g (grams) 0.36 lbs 5.75 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 88.24 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.36 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Black White Purple |
| Certification Information about the standards to which this device is certified. | IP55 IP58 |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 800 MHz UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 850 MHz (D6503; D6543) LTE 900 MHz (D6503; D6543) LTE 1700/2100 MHz (D6503; D6543) LTE 1800 MHz (D6503; D6543) LTE 1900 MHz (D6503; D6543) LTE 2100 MHz (D6503; D6543) LTE 2600 MHz (D6503; D6543) LTE 700 MHz Class 13 (D6503) LTE 700 MHz Class 17 (D6503) LTE 800 MHz (D6503) |
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v3 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | Krait 400 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 0 cache (L0) Some processors have L0 (level 0) cache, which is faster to access than L1, L2, L3, etc. The advantage of having such memory is not only higher performance, but also reduced power consumption. | 4 kB + 4 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 16 kB + 16 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 2048 kB (kilobytes) 2 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 2300 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | Qualcomm Adreno 330 |
| Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications. | 4 |
| GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 578 MHz (megahertz) |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 3 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR3 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates. | Dual channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 933 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | IPS |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 5.2 in (inches) 132.08 mm (millimeters) 13.21 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.55 in (inches) 64.75 mm (millimeters) 6.48 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.53 in (inches) 115.12 mm (millimeters) 11.51 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail. | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 424 ppi (pixels per inch) 166 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 69.5% (percentage) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance |
| Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 Triluminos display for mobile X-Reality display |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.
| Sensor model | Sony Exmor RS |
| Sensor type Information about the camera sensor type. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile device cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with larger sensors and lower pixel densities offer higher image quality despite the lower resolution. | 6.17 x 4.55 mm (millimeters) 0.3 in (inches) |
| Pixel size Pixels are usually measured in microns. Larger pixels are able to capture more light and therefore provide better low-light photography and wider dynamic range than smaller pixels. On the other hand, smaller pixels allow for higher resolution while maintaining the same sensor size. | 1.176 µm (micrometers) 0.001176 mm (millimeters) |
| Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the dimensions of the full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the dimensions of the device's photosensor. The indicated number represents the ratio of the diagonals of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor of a particular device. | 5.64 |
| Svetlosila F-stop (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens's aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Typically the f-number is specified to correspond to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture. | f/2 |
| Focal length Focal length indicates the distance in millimeters from the sensor to the optical center of the lens. Equivalent focal length (35mm) is the focal length of a mobile device camera equal to the focal length of a 35mm full-frame sensor, which will achieve the same viewing angle. It is calculated by multiplying the actual focal length of a mobile device's camera by the crop factor of its sensor. Crop factor can be defined as the ratio between the diagonals of a 35 mm full-frame sensor and the sensor of a mobile device. | 4.79 mm (millimeters) 27.02 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape. | LED |
| Image Resolution | 5248 x 3936 pixels 20.66 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP (megapixels) |
| 30fps (frames per second) | |
| Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition Setting White Balance ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer |
| 1080p @ 60 fps |
Front-camera
Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.
| Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the sensor used by the camera. | Sony Exmor R |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording speed (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps. | 30fps (frames per second) |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
| Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, and making devices easier to discover and connect. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device. | 4.0 |
| Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols that provide faster data transfer, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here. | A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) GAP (Generic Access Profile) GATT (Generic Attribute Profile) HDP (Health Device Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) SPP (Serial Port Protocol) |
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital audio/video interface that replaces older analog audio/video standards.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser. | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 3200 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| 2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 15 h (hours) 900 min (minutes) 0.6 days |
| 2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 690 h (hours) 41400 min (minutes) 28.8 days |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 19 h (hours) 1140 min (minutes) 0.8 days |
| 3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 740 h (hours) 44400 min (minutes) 30.8 days |
| 4G latency 4G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 4G network. | 640 h (hours) 38400 min (minutes) 26.7 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Fixed |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| Head SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device close to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by CENELEC in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the guidelines of ICNIRP 1998. | 0.375 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 1.34 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard. | 0.82 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
