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Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB Review

Created date: 2018-09-30 22:44:04, Updated date: 2021-10-20 16:31:27

Detailed review of Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB's features

We comprehensively evaluated the Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB from the perspective of performance, user-friendliness, how easy it is to hold, and more. If you want to know how its battery, camera function, and CPU stack up, check it out now! We included a wide range of perspectives.

Review of the product design of the Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB

Rating of the ease of carrying it around and getting it in and out of bags or pockets

When deciding whether to buy an Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB, the first important factor is its size. Smartphones are used daily, and so it is important how easily they can be carried around and pulled out of bags or pockets. This review assesses how easy it is to carry the Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB around and put it away.

Ease of grasping it in your hand to carry around

The "Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB" is easily held with one hand, and its size allows it to be firmly held. It is small enough to be held in one hand together with things like a wallet, but this may be a bit difficult for ladies with small hands.

Ease of carrying it around when placing it in your pocket

It doesn't feel strange even when you put the "Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB" in a pocket. In addition, when sitting on a chair with the phone in a pocket, it can be kept comfortably as it doesn't get caught on one's clothes or body.

Ease of getting it in and out of your pocket

The "Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB" has a size that makes it relatively easy to keep and take out. While it sometimes get caught when sticking out of the pocket, I think it is just a matter of getting used to it.

Ease of getting it in and out of your bag

The "Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB" is a size that allows you to take it in and out of your bag and use it with ease. Also, since it is compact, even if your bag is small it won't get too bulky which is convenient.

Assessment of user-friendliness and ease of handling

It is important to consider the ease of using the phone in one hand. It can be said that it would be very useful if it is easier for you to send emails and instant messages or answer calls using one hand while cooking or using your computer. Here, we have reviewed the Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB by focusing on the ease of using it in one hand and the ease of typing in letters.

Ease of grasping the phone in one hand

The "Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB" is a size that allows you to have a firm grip even while using it. Since your hand is kept stable, it is difficult to accidentally drop the phone, and it is very easy to use. Since the original body size is small, the phone is still easy to hold even when using a case.

The weight you feel when using the phone with one hand

The "Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB" is a slightly heavy smart phone so using it with one hand for a short period doesn't cause any pain, however when used for long periods continuously it can hurt your hand. If you add a case and accessories it feels even heavier. It is preferable to use the phone with two hands and a proper case.

Ease of pushing the upper button on the screen using one hand

Even when used with one hand, the "Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB" has a size which allows buttons on the edges of the display to be operated. However, people with small hands may lose their grip if they try to press the buttons at the edges.

The size of the buttons on the App

The buttons displayed on the "Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB" are large, and therefore it is difficult to press the wrong ones. While some buttons may look small depending on the app, you probably won't feel that stressed when you actually use it.

Ease of typing in letters using the flick function

Keys on the "Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB" can be pressed even when held with one hand, but your grip may weaken when trying to flick the buttons at the edges. As a result, it may become unstable in the hand when flicking quickly, but it won't be easy to drop as long as you are careful.

Ease of typing in letters using the keybord funtion

If you aren't being careful it is really easy to mistype when using the "Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB" with two hands since the buttons are so small. In addition, typing at high speeds is pretty difficult and I can't say its very suited for it.

Assessment of whether it is suitable for standard use

Assessment of whether it is suitable for standard use

For people who use their smartphone on a daily basis, high performance is a rather important factor. When the performance is not good enough, then, for example, applications don't work as they should or the screen is difficult to see, and this causes stress. This review looks at whether the performance of the Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB is suitable for making phone calls, messaging, or using SNS.

The size of the letters and the ease of operation

In general, the "Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB" displays characters and pictures in sizes that are easy to see. While some characters may look small depending on the app, they are not really difficult to see. Therefore, it can be said to be more than adequate for uses such as searching the Internet and messaging.

Ease of reading sentences

Since the "Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB" displays characters smoothly, it can display them beautifully. Even when viewing small characters, the jaggedness of the character outline is not at a level seen during normal viewing and is displayed very naturally. Because of this, it is difficult for your eyes to become tired and make the phone suitable for reading long bodies of text.

The beauty of the overal screen

The screen of the "Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB" can display pictures and videos quite vividly. This makes it great for enjoying videos and games dynamically. It has a very beautiful screen.

Ease of writing sentences

For the "Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB", the on-screen keyboard covers part of the screen when typing, but there is sufficient space for operation. Its size is suitable for entering long sentences, but I feel it may be a bit clumsy when editing office documents.

Does it have sufficient performance to make calls and send emails?

Whether it be a phone call, mail, or during a chat, the "Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB" provides smooth performance. Even when using the phone in demanding situations, you can use the phone comfortably since there will usually be no lag.

Does it have sufficient performance to search for things and using Social Networks?

It is more than adequate for applications such as using social media—like Facebook and Instagram—and searching the Internet. Sometimes, though, it may feel a bit slow.

Does it have sufficient performance to do other tasks while searching for things and using Social Networks?

Even if you start multiple apps at the same time or switch between apps frequently, you will have smooth performance. It can be said that the performance is more than enough if you just do research and SNS.

Summary of Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB performance and functions

The size and weight of the Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB

The body of the "Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB" is 72.0mm wide, 137.0mm long, and 11.0mm thick. Also, the screen size is 5.0inch, and it weighs 163.0g. Holding the phone and viewing the screen is as easy as for an average smartphone. It is quite heavy and not really suitable for operating with one hand.

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Sony Xperia Z2 16GB
Xperia M2 dual 8GB
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ColorBlack/White/TurquoiseBlack/White/Purple + BlackBlack/White/Purple
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)72.0mm x 137.0mm x 11.0mm73.3mm x 146.8mm x 8.2mm71.1mm x 139.7mm x 8.6mm
Weight163.0g163.0g148.0g
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Display of the Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB

The "Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB" has a IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920. Compared to normal smart phones, its screen is relatively beautiful. It shows great images even when up close, such as when using it for VR.

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Sony Xperia Z2 16GB
Xperia M2 dual 8GB
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Display size5.0inch5.2inch4.8inch
Display typeIPS LCDIPS LCDTFT
Screen resolution (width x height)1080 x 19201080 x 1920540 x 960
Pixel density440ppi423ppi229ppi
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The battery life of the Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB

The "Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB" has a battery capacity of 3000.0mAh. The battery's capacity is slightly larger than standard smart phones.

The processing capability of the Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB

The "Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB" uses the Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 CPU with 2.3GHz×4(4.0-cores). The memory capacity is 3.0GB. The CPU processing performance is average. This level of processing is perfectly fine for games and Internet searches. It is slightly lacking in terms of high-capacity processing such as 3D games, but there are no real issues for normal usage. In addition, it has slightly more memory, which is more than adequate for general use. Most games can probably be comfortably enjoyed. Although I feel it may be slightly inadequate for 3D games, overall, there is no problem.

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Sony Xperia Z2 16GB
Xperia M2 dual 8GB
Sony Xperia Z2a 16GBSony Xperia Z2 16GBXperia M2 dual 8GB
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801Qualcomm MSM8226
CPU specs2.3GHz×4(4.0-cores)2.3GHz×4(4.0-cores)1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores)
RAM size3.0GB3.0GB1.0GB
Storage size16.0GB16.0GB8.0GB
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The camera of the Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB

The "Sony Xperia Z2a 16GB" has a back camera with 7.0MP. The rear camera performance is about the same as a typical smartphone. The image quality for longer distance photography is less than satisfactory, but on the whole, there are no issues with short distance photos.

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