Sony Xperia Z2

The Sony Xperia Z2 is an easy phone to love and want. And not necessarily by die-hard Sony fans either. Great looks matched by performance, the premium Xperia line has been earning the company both profit - and a loyal following. It's just not as straightforward for a portion of the latter. Xperia Z1 owners will probably see little point upgrading. There is no need to sugarcoat this fact.

If you take Sony's word, the Xperia Z2 isn't meant to replace the Xperia Z1. read more →

I've had a bit of a roller coaster ride with the Xperia Z2, but I can at least summarize it all with one last trough, and one crest. The downer is that, personally, I wouldn't buy this phone. If I wanted the Z2's camera, coupled with its high-quality display and fast processor, I'd wait to buy it in a smaller version of the handset -- which hasn't been confirmed yet, but must surely be on the horizon given the level of interest in the Z1 Compact. If I wanted a phablet, I'd get a Galaxy Note 3 or hold out for a Note 4. read more →

The Sony Xperia Z2 is an excellent smartphone. It does everything you'd expect from a high-end device and provides a user experience which is pleasing rather than overbearing. The main issue I have with the Sony Xperia Z2 is there's nothing to really get excited about. It's a great all rounder, but there's no curve ball to keep things interesting.

Why then, does the Xperia Z2 leave me feeling so nonplussed about it? When I've forked out top dollar for the next generation of smartphone I want to be able to stride into the pub and blow my mates away with some amazing features. read more →

The Sony Xperia Z2 combines blistering performance, a stunning display, an excellent camera and cutting-edge Android software into a body that's gorgeous to look at and waterproof too. It's a superb all-round performer, but it will set you back a hefty wodge of cash. It's so similar to the previous Z1 that I don't think it's worth upgrading, but if you're on an older Android handset and keen to get something new, the Z2 provides everything you should expect from a top-of-the-line smartphone. read more →

The Sony Xperia Z2 looks set to be a worthy successor to the Z1. We like the improved screen and we were also particularly impressed by the boosted video capabilities. The addition of 4K video capture, while it may not be that useful at the moment, is a statement of intent and also a neat piece of futureproofing from Sony. read more →