Sony Xperia Z2 Quick reference guide
White paper
July 2014
XperiaTM Z2
Note: Screen images are simulated.
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Table of contents
Product overview ........................................................................................................2
Xperia™ Z2 L50u ...................................................................................................2
Facts – dimensions, weight, performance and networks ......................................3
Categorised feature list ..........................................................................................6
Technologies in detail .................................................................................................9
Device-to-device communications (local) .............................................................9
ANT+™ wireless technology...............................................................................9
Bluetooth® wireless technology .......................................................................10
WLAN ................................................................................................................11
DLNA Certified® (Digital Living Network Alliance) ............................................12
Messaging ...........................................................................................................13
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service)..............................................................13
Email .................................................................................................................13
Positioning – location based services .................................................................14
Provisioning (OMA CP) ........................................................................................14
Multimedia (audio, image and video) ...................................................................15
Synchronisation (OMA DS, EAS) .........................................................................17
Trademarks and acknowledgements ..................................................................18
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Product overview
Xperia™ Z2 L50u
• A large 1/2.3 inch 20.7 MP Exmor RS™ for mobile image sensor, Sony’s G Lens, and intelligent
BIONZ™ for mobile image processing engine. Video mode in 4K resolution with Steadyshot™ technol-
ogy.
• Scratch resistant glass and a high level of waterproofing (IP58 and IP55). Durable, sleek and super styl-
ish.
• 5.2 inch Full HD TRILUMINOS™ display with Live Colour LED and X-Reality for mobile.
• Qualcomm Snapdragon Quad-core 2.3 GHz processor, 3 GB RAM and a high capacity 3200 mAh bat-
tery with STAMINA mode
The new waterproof* Xperia™ Z2 combines new video modes such as Timeshift video, Steadyshot™, and
4K recording with the large 1/2.3 inch 20.7 MP Exmor RS™ for mobile image sensor, Sony’s award-
winning G Lens and intelligent BIONZ™ for mobile processing engine. It also features an expanded range
of Xperia™ Camera apps that provide new and creative ways to record and share content.
The all new 5.2 inch display is built with the latest Sony technologies, including TRILUMINOS™ Display for
mobile with Live Colour LED and X-Reality for mobile, for a stunning viewing experience, as close to reality
as possible. To match the display, we have also added new and improved stereo speakers and support
for noise cancelling headphones to give you an experience that only Sony can offer.
Powered by the latest Snapdragon Quad-core processor and a high capacity battery, the Xperia™ Z2
makes sure you don't get left behind. Perform faster and smarter than ever before.
* In compliance with IP55 and IP58, this smartphone is protected against the ingress of dust and is
waterproof. Provided that all ports and covers are firmly closed, the phone is (i) protected against low
pressure jets of water from all practicable directions in compliance with IP55; and/or (ii) can be kept under
1.50 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes in compliance with IP58. Find out more at
www.sonymobile.com/testresults.
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Facts – dimensions, weight, performance and
networks
Operating system Google™ Android™ 4.4 (KitKat)
Processor 2.3 GHz Qualcomm MSM8974AB Quad Core
GPU Adreno 330
Size 149 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm
Weight 163 grams
Available colours Black
White
SIM card micro SIM
Main screen
Colours 16,777,216 colour TFT
Resolution Full HD 1920x1080 pixels
Size (diagonal) 5.2 inches
Input mechanisms
Text input On-screen QWERTY keyboard
Touch screen Capacitive
Touch gesture Yes – multi-touch, up to 10 fingers supported
Memory
RAM 3 GB
Flash memory Up to 16 GB*
Expansion slot microSD™ card, up to 128 GB (SDXC supported)
Camera
Camera resolution 20.7 MP
Digital zoom 8x
Photo light Yes – Pulsed LED
Video recording Yes – 4K2K
Front Camera Yes – HD 1080p for video chat and 2.2 MP for camera capture
ISO ISO 3200 maximum in manual mode
Minimum Focus distance 100 mm
Sensors
Accelerometer Yes
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* Memory comprises approximately 4GB of firmware, plus 12GB of “Internal storage” for music, pictures
and movies, and downloaded applications and their data. For more details about memory, see “Trade-
marks and acknowledgements” on page 18.
Ambient light sensor Yes
Barometer sensor Yes
Game rotation vector Yes
Geomagnetic rotation vector Yes
Gyroscope Yes
Magnetometer Yes
Step counter Yes
Step detector Yes
Significant motion detector Yes
Proximity sensor Yes
Networks
L50u TD-LTE Band 41 (China Unicom)
FDD-LTE Band 1 and 7 (roaming only)
UMTS HSPA+ Bands 1, 2, 8
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
Data transfer speeds
GSM GPRS Up to 107 kbps
GSM EDGE Up to 296 kbps
HSUPA (upload) Cat 6, up to 5.8 Mbps
HSDPA (download) Cat 24, up to 42 Mbps
LTE (upload) Cat 4, up to 50 Mbps
LTE (download) Cat 4, up to 150 Mbps
Talk time (GSM) Up to 15 hours**
Standby time (GSM) Up to 690 hours**
Talk time (UMTS) Up to 19 hours**
Standby time (UMTS) Up to 740 hours**
Standby time (LTE) Up to 640 hours**
Music listening time Up to 120 hours**
Video playback time Up to 10 hours**
Battery (Embedded) 3200 mAh minimum
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** Values are according to GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique as performed in con-
trolled laboratory conditions. Actual time may vary.
NOTE: The battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configurations, and
device usage.
NOTE: Performance metrics were all measured under laboratory conditions.
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Categorised feature list
Camera
20.7 MP camera with Sony Exmor
RS® for mobile image sensor
8x digital zoom
Auto focus
Burst mode
HDR for photos and movies
Face detection
Flash/Pulsed LED
Flash/Photo light
Front-facing camera (2.2 MP
1080p) with Sony Exmor R® for
mobile image sensor
Geotagging
Image stabiliser
Object tracking
Picture Effect
Quick Launch
Red-eye reduction
Scene recognition
Self-timer
Send to web
Smile Shutter™
SteadyShot™
Superior Auto
Sweep Panorama
Touch capture
Touch focus
Video recording (4K2K)
White balance
Music
3D Surround Sound (VPT)
Album art
Bluetooth® stereo (aptX®, A2DP)
ClearAudio+
Clear Bass™
Clear Phase™
Clear stereo
Dynamic normaliser
High definition audio
Low power audio playback***
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
PlayNow™ service*
SensMe™
Stereo speakers
TrackID™ music recognition*
“WALKMAN” application
xLoud™ Experience
Internet
Baidu search
Baidu for Sony
Baidu cloud album
Bookmarks
Info-eye™*
Pan & zoom
Sony Select
Xperia™ Home
Web browser (WebKit™)*
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Communication
Call list
Noise suppression
Polyphonic ringtones
Sina Weibo
Slow talk
Smart call
Speakerphone
Talk equaliser
Voice enhancement
Xperia™ Socialife*
Messaging
Conversations
Email
Handwriting recognition
Instant messaging*
Multimedia messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Sound recorder
Text messaging (SMS)
Design
Auto rotation
Battery STAMINA mode
Direct touch
Face Unlock
Gesture input
IPX5 and IPX8 (waterproof)**
IP5X (Dust protected)
On-screen QWERTY keyboard
Stylus pen support
Screenshot capturing
Throw
X-Reality™ for mobile
Touch screen
Triluminos™
Voice input
Wallpaper
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* This service is not available in all markets.
** In compliance with IP55 and IP58, this smartphone is protected against the ingress of dust and is
waterproof. Provided that all ports and covers are firmly closed, the phone is (i) protected against low
pressure jets of water from all practicable directions in compliance with IP55; and/or (ii) can be kept under
1.50 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes in compliance with IP58. Find out more at
www.sonymobile.com/testresults.
*** This feature is only available when you play music using the "WALKMAN" application.
Entertainment
3D games
Media browser
Motion gaming
Radio (FM radio with RDS)
Reader mode
SensMe™ slideshow
TV launcher
Video streaming
Organiser
Airplane mode
Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Contacts
Document readers
eCompass™
Setup guide
Sketch
Stopwatch
Tasks
Timer
Connectivity
3.5 mm audio jack Digital Noise
Cancelling (DNC)
ANT+™ sport, fitness,
health support
aGPS*
Bluetooth® 4.0 wireless
technology
DLNA Certified®
GLONASS
MHL 3.0 support + 5-pin support
Media Go™
Media Transfer Protocol support
Micro USB support
Native USB tethering
NFC
PC Companion
Screen mirroring
Smart Connect
Synchronisation via SyncML™
Synchronisation via Exchange
ActiveSync®
USB charging
USB High speed 2.0 support
USB Host
Xperia Link™
WLAN
WLAN Hotspot functionality
WLAN Miracast
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