Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M2 vs Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/30/2014 10:50 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:03 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE X Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210) Compare Sony Xperia M2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

14 Advantages Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)9% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+229 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+4.8"7% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/2.4 (aperture)8% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+2300 mAh24% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1850 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+16GB (14GB available)180% More internal storage for applications and files
148 grams (5.18 ounces)	vs	+132 grams (4.62 ounces)12% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

29 Common items in both devices

1GB / 1GB LPDDR2

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Other model names	Sony Xperia M2 D2303, Xperia M2 D2306, Sony Eagle Rex SS	Galaxy S II LTE EU GT-i9210, Samsung Celox
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA	(Europe)
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2014	11/1/2011
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.1 x 139.7 millimeters (2.8 x 5.5 in)	69.9 x 130.9 millimeters (2.75 x 5.15 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	4.8" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz 4.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (APQ8060) (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
RAM memory	1GB	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	16GB (14GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	D2303 version: UMTS 850/900/2100 D2306 version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 D2303 version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) D2306 version: LTE (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17)	LTE Cat3 (3, 7, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	1850 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	14.5 hours	5 hours
Standby	597 hours (24.9 days)	192 hours (8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • Sony Exmor RS camera • 3D Surround Sound • Sony ClearAudio+ • Sony SensMe • HAC M3/T3 • ANT+ Java framework	• Colors: Black HAC M3/T3 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.7W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)	0.16W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.77W/kg (head), 0.78W/kg (body)	0.409W/kg (head), 0.422W/kg (body)