Xperia Z2 Review: Worth Every Penny | Pocketnow

For our full thoughts, check out Pocketnow's full Sony Xperia Z2 review here: /2014/05/14/sony-xperia-z2-review

The Sony Xperia Z2 is a powerhouse - but is it one you should go out of your way to buy? Considering its limited availability in the US, that's a serious question - and we're here to answer it with our video review!

And stay tuned for our full written Sony Xperia Z2 review at Pocketnow, coming this week!

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Xperia Z2 Review: Worth Every Penny | Pocketnow

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[NeilGilroy]

I have had mine for a few weeks (I live in the UK). Best android phone currently available. I have a S5 and a M8 too. This is the middle ground between those 2: good speakers, good camera, stock-ish OS and simply the best battery life I have ever seen on a Android. Screen on time may not be spectacular but the screen off power drain is tiny (even with multiple accounts syncing).

Negatives include the easy scratch body, double tap to wake really needs about 3 or 4 taps after phone has slept for a while, camera is not as good as it could be (S5 gives better daytime shots for me), Sony are slower than some for updates, 4K recording overheats the device.

Its not re-inventing the wheel but st least until the G3 it is, for me, the best available. Mind you, I think the 2014 flagships are all quite compromised devices. This has the most acceptable compromises for me.

[Masterincommander]

i have an LG G2 and my brother has a Z1 i held it and used it for just a few minuets and it was amazing, i think ill most definitively go for the Z3 when its out 

[Coyotxx]

I comment on this in 2020. How weird. I used to have the UK version of this phone when it came out fresh. I still have it although it's been rendered useless when the back panel was totaled and humidity seeped into the internals as it was terribly fragile. I guess people would say it isn't worth the bother to repair it coz it's old and it costs so much compare to what an entire more modern phone would, but I truly loved those photos and videos I made with it. Thinking back I believe this phone's camera was legendary and still would stand a match against many phone cameras out there today.

[Vestu]

So much cooler than Samsung. Will definitely continue on buying only Xperia Smartphones.

[shtechvn]

Pocketnow. I love your video and everything. But would you guys mind reducing the volume of the intro music? It's too loud compared to the rest of the video.

[amirprog]

overall the best flagship imho. overall the best camera imho. end of story.

[illya.b]

Michael, thank you for a great review! I am sort of a Sony fan and it goes way back to late 90s. I got it from my father, who bought 21'' Sony Trinitron TV at those times and we loved it! After that was a VHS player, MiniDV Camera, LCD TV, DVD, car stereo, several Sony Ericsson phones, etc, etc, etc... 

So, now I am using Sony Xperia ZR and i follow pretty much everything Sony does now. Z2 is a gorgeous phone, no doubt about it. And you made a very good and thorough review!

The only minor criticism I'd like to point out is to you mentioning small apps as a not useful feature. As I see it - it's just because Sony is not Samsung and they not market those features a lot, they don't "teach" people how to use them. But once you know how to use them - you begin to appreciate the convinience of this feature: you simply have to open the recent apps, start the small app you need (let's say a timer or a calculator) and it will pop-up over the app you have been using before that. Then you use the small app while being able to use the "main" app, and after you done with it you simply swipe it with your finger to the edge of the screen and it minimizes to a small icon and stays there! After this you can drag it along the side of the screen and keep using the main app you have been using normally. Then, when you need to return to the small app you simply swipe it back open to the screen and use again. It's as simple as that. For example, I use it a lot when browsing - I open calculator and calculate something I need using data from a web-page (e.g. prices, measurements, etc), I use notes to save some useful info or my thoughts. It's a very clever feature and it's very sad that Sony does not market it at all. If this was a Samsung feature - it would be on every video, in every review, on every print and billboard. 

[AdirFeijo]

One of the best Youtubers made the review I've been waiting for. Excellent work Michael!

[MrPixlas]

Man this phone is great and a very good review. one of the few who ever tested noise cancelling. A must buy!

[allthingsflea]

What stands out to me is the fact that you can buy a high end smartphone with the glass and metal you like, still have the waterproofing for your peace of mind, and not have to feel like your going to buy a phone that doesn't look as good as the other big names. I think Sony is doing this the best right now

[thiv_garan]

This is the most solid built sony phone. Attention to detail is awesome.

[Gary]

Watching this 8 years later and Michael still doesn't have one hair out of place or moved since this video.. 👌👏👏

[cnj]

didn't know pocketnow is all honest again, or at least maybe Michael is the most honest reviewer in pocketnow. definitely a good unbiased review (y)

[JohnnyRaven]

I ordered my Z2 today! I'm so exiting! Now just waiting delivery! :)

[freddoublestuff]

Quality review, very informative and yet refined. Almost had me compelled to pick up this outstanding premium smartphone

[aringuha]

your presentation in this video is amazing mate

[mr.j]

I don't think I've ever heard excited and impressed in a review before. 

Definitely one of *the best* phones of the year.

[chrischen]

Dude, your review is awesome.Cant wait to get the Z2.

[UDECAY]

Nice vid, still using these exact same headphones, and for photos phone was unmatched at the time i still feel LOVE seeing this phone after so long time...

[missflwerstar]

Thank you, sir, a very thorough (and fun) review.