Sony Xperia Z2 Phone (2014)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2959 reviews of Sony Xperia Z2 Phone (2014). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the screen and camera. The performance and usability also get good feedback, but many are less positive about the social networking functionality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Xperia Z2 Phone (2014) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 294 user reviews of Sony Xperia Z2 Phone (2014) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the camera and usability are overall positive. The portability and screen are also appreciated. Many are critical about the connectivity and reception.

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82% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Xperia Z2 Phone (2014)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 739 user reviews of Sony Xperia Z2 Phone (2014) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Opinions about the portability and usability are generally positive. The design and camera are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the reliability.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Sony Xperia Z2 review: Action pack

Quite a few people were getting impatient at one point but a Sony flagship is well worth waiting for. But then, wasn't it clear well before the impatience started to kick in that owners of the original Xperia Z had a lot more to look forward to than...

Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support; 3G with 42Mbps HSPA; 150Mbps LTE ; 5.2" 16M-color 1080p IPS capacitive touchscreen Triluminos display (424ppi pixel density); X-Reality engine ; Android OS v4.4.2 KitKat with custom UI ; Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset:...

May, 2014

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Expert review by : Engadget (engadget.com)

Sony Xperia Z2 review: a big, powerful slab of a phone

Huge, high-quality display, Rugged construction, Excellent processor and battery life, Shoots incredibly detailed stills

Unwieldy in the hand, Sony's Android skin gets in the way sometimes

The Xperia Z2 is a solid purchase and easily the most impressive Sony phone we've reviewed. It's strong in every major department, from the display through to the camera, battery life and waterproof build. In return, however, you'll need to offer up...

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Vlad Savov (theverge.com)

Xperia Z2 and Z2 Tablet review: One Sony, two devices

After years of extensive testing, I have determined the perfect screen size for watching YouTube videos in bed. It's just over 5 inches. Anything larger and you have to hold the device too far from...

Shipping with Android 4.4 ; Strong battery life ; Hardy, waterproof design

Doesn't offer anything you couldn't get in 2013 ; Screen is practically useless outdoors ; Camera software needs improvement ; Smaller would have been better

The leading Android phones of 2014 can be more easily distinguished by their flaws than by their advantages

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Andrew Hoyle (cnet.com)

Sony Xperia Z2 review: A stunning all-round performer

With a fabulous display, great camera and gorgeous design, the Sony Xperia Z2 packs everything a flagship phone should.

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.

It's expensive, its regular autofocus adjustments during shooting can spoil videos, and the camera resolution is throttled when using the full automatic mode.

Sure, it costs a bundle, but the Sony Xperia Z2 is everything you should expect from a top-end phone. Its impressive performance rivals the Samsung Galaxy S5 for smartphone top dog, but the Z2's slick glass and metal design trumps the S5's plastic...

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Andrew Hoyle (cnet.com)

Sony Xperia Z2 review

The Sony Xperia Z2 is the latest flagship super-phone from Sony, replacing the Xperia Z1 released last year. The new phone keeps the same aluminium-edged design, sexy glass front and back, Full HD display, quad-core processor and impressive...

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.

It's expensive, its regular autofocus adjustments during shooting can spoil videos, and the camera resolution is throttled when using the full automatic mode.

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet

Super-thin and light; Bright and colorful display; Water resistant; Long battery life ; Annoying port covers; Screen resolution trails competitors; Mediocre audio; Back picks up fingerprints ; The Sony Xperia Z2 is a wonderfully light and thin Android...

Annoying port covers; Screen resolution trails competitors; Mediocre audio; Back picks up fingerprints ; The Sony Xperia Z2 is a wonderfully light and thin Android tablet that packs a vivid display and plenty of battery life in a water-resistant package.

The Sony Xperia Z2 is a wonderfully light and thin Android tablet that packs a vivid display and plenty of battery life in a water-resistant package.

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Ilse Jurriën (letsgodigital.org)

Sony Xperia Z2

Sony Xperia Z2 waterproof phone : Sony Mobile introduces Xperia Z2, Sony's best ever premium waterproof smartphone combining its best display, sound, camera and camcorder experience as well as an exclusive entertainment offer and a growing ecosystem of...

To enjoy the latest content in stunning quality and vivid colour, Xperia Z2’s screen is built using the latest BRAVIA TV technologies optimised for mobile. The 5.2” Full HD TRILUMINOS display for mobile with Live Colour LED provides the widest palate...

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Ray S. (phonearena.com)

Sony Xperia Z2 Review

The time has come to see if Sony has gained enough momentum to challenge Samsung for the top. 5.2 inches of IPS screen, Snapdragon 801 processor, 20.7 MP camera, 3200 mAh battery, microSD card slot – it seems next to impossible to find a weak spot in...

Solid and eye-pleasing design ; Large and vibrant display ; Streamlined and polished user experience ; Quality camera

A bit bulky ; Slightly oversaturated screen ; Average speakers

In the end, the Sony Xperia Z2 managed to meet the great expectations we had for it. It's supposed to be Sony's no-compromise flagship Android smartphone, and more often than not, it proves it deserves that title.

May, 2014

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Expert review by : sandra vogel (zdnet.com)

Sony Xperia Z2 review: Feature-laden and waterproof

Every inch the premium high-end smartphone, the Xperia Z2 delivers excellent performance, screen quality and camera resolution without compromising battery life. However, the abundance of third-party apps may confuse some users, and we noticed that the...

Very good battery life ; High-end specifications ; Waterproof and dust-resistant ; High-resolution camera

Suffers from software bloat ; Awkward ridge around the back edge ; Moderate audio quality from speakers ; Occasionally runs hot

The Xperia X2 is every inch a premium high-end smartphone. Performance is excellent, it has a high-quality 5.2-inch IPS screen and the 20.7-megapixel camera has some appealing features — all without compromising battery life.

May, 2014

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Expert review by : Amy Davies (photographyblog.com)

Sony Xperia Z2 Review

The Sony Xperia Z2 is an update to the Z1, and features a 20.7 million pixel 1/2.3 inch Exmor RS CMOS sensor. It includes an 8x digital zoom, along with a front facing 2.2 million pixel camera. Like the Z1, it has a 27mm f/2.0 Sony G lens. HD video...

Overall, the Sony Xperia Z2’s camera is very capable for a mobile phone camera with some obvious limitations. Although it is billed as having a compact like camera on board thanks to the larger than average (for a phone) sensor and Sony G lens, it’s...

Sep, 2014

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