Sony Xperia M2 (D2302 / D2303 / D2305 / D2306)

Large screen, Slick-looking design, Has 4G, Decent battery life

Low-res screen for size, Overzealous photo sharpening, So-so call and speaker quality

Flagship design ; Impressive battery ; Attractive Sony UI

Poor camera ; Lower res screen ; Body scratches easily

The Xperia M2 faces some serious opposition in the mid-range market. Its battery life is impressive, as is the design of the UI and handset. The camera disappoints, as do a few other features, but overall it manages to hold its own.

In a way, it's not surprising the Xperia M2 has lasted this long. It's well-made and has a great battery life, and its performance still just about holds up against the current budget greats. However, its small screen resolution is starting to look...

The Sony Xperia M2 has a sleek, attractive design, enough power for your day to day tasks and doesn't cost the earth.

It's got a disappointingly low resolution display and arrives with the old and outdated Android Jelly Bean on board.

Although the Sony Xperia M2 looks pretty slick, it's let down by its low resolution display and its old version of Android, which makes even its affordable price way too high. For much less money, you could snap up the Moto G or spend a little more and...

The Sony Xperia M2 certainly looks like a premium smartphone, but carries a surprisingly mid-range price tag. With a more impressive camera and more storage, we'd be really impressed with the Xperia M2 for that price, but we think you can get more for...

Feature-packed camera

Rivals sport sharper screens

Retailing for £180, the Sony Xperia M2 sits at the top of the budget category, verging on mid-range, and in that position it inevitably comes up against comparisons with the Motorola Moto G 4G as both are 4G handsets. Sadly for Sony, the Xperia M2...

The Sony Xperia M2 is a solid looking phone that’s let down by its software, screen and camera - not to mention its price. It’s far too expensive for the specs you’re given, as Motorola’s Moto G trumps it in several ways for a lot less cash. There’s no...