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Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G) vs Sony Xperia M2 (3G)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G) vs Sony Xperia M2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia M2 X Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G) 16Points
6.1"
IPS+

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4050
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.8"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)

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Ascend Mate 2 (4G)} 16 Advantages Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G) vs Xperia M2 (3G)} 4 Advantages Sony Xperia M2 (3G)
+1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core33%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB
+16GB2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+TFT Super IPS+Advantage
TFT Super IPS+ display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+241 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs229 PPI
+6.1"27%
Larger screen
vs4.8"
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4050 mAh76%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2300 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
202 grams (7.07 ounces)vs+148 grams (5.18 ounces)36%
Lighter
9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)10%
Thinner
Android 4.3 Jelly Beanvs+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia M2 (3G)
Change model 
ModelAscend Mate 2 (4G)Xperia M2 (3G)
Other model namesHuawei Ascend Mate2 4G LTE, MT2-L00, MT2-L02, MT2-L03Sony Xperia M2 D2305 3G HSPA+, Sony Eagle Rita SS
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHuaweiSony
Release date1/6/20144/1/2014
Depth9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)84.7 x 161 millimeters (3.33 x 6.34 in)71.1 x 139.7 millimeters (2.8 x 5.5 in)
Weight202 grams (7.07 ounces)148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia M2 (3G)
Display typeTFT Super IPS+TFT LCD
Screen size6.1" inches4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)241 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia M2 (3G)
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia M2 (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM892832bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia M2 (3G)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21GB
Internal storage16GB8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia M2 (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia M2 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia M2 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia M2 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia M2 (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia M2 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia M2 (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4050 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered14.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered597 hours (24.9 days)

➕ Other features

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia M2 (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Crystal Black, Pure White
• Huawei Emotion UI v2.0
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Dolby mobile sound
• Gloves Mode (touchscreen works with gloves)
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Purple
• Sony Exmor RS camera
• 3D Surround Sound
• Sony ClearAudio+
• Sony SensMe
• ANT+
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia M2 (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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