Xperia Z2 vs Galaxy S5 | Pocketnow

For our full thoughts, check out Pocketnow's full Sony Xperia Z2 review here: /2014/05/14/sony-xperia-z2-review Dying for some Xperia hotness of your own? Do what we did; visit the fine folks at GSM Nation: http://www.gsmnation.com/hot-phones/u... *** UPDATE: Upon manually enabling xLOUD in the Z2's ClearAudio+ suite, we were able to match dB output with the Galaxy S5 in speaker playback. Our other observations on quality and speakerphone performance in voice calls remain unchanged. *** What's cooler than a Snapdragon 801-powered, 5-inch-plus, waterproof smartphone? Another Snapdragon 801-powered, 5-inch-plus, waterproof smartphone. That's a poem by noted smartphone researcher Eesee Oveur Eyenot, and while it tells part of the Samsung/Sony drama of 2014, it sure doesn't come close to painting the whole picture. The Xperia Z2 vs Galaxy S5 rivalry is a story of similar specs, yes -- but it's also a tale of dueling casings, design approaches, and even lifestyles. One device comes to the ring courtesy of a once-unstoppable juggernaut that's recently let off on the gas somewhat, while the other represents another massive manufacturer not often heard from in the United States (which is fast becoming a shame). From the glass-vs-plastic debate to the measurement of the megapixels, we cover as much as we possibly can in this observation-packed comparison. So join us for Xperia Z2 vs Galaxy S5; even if you're not waffling between these particular options, you'll get a slick preview of our forthcoming Xperia Z2 review. Follow GSM Nation:   / gsmnation   Follow Michael:   / captain2phones   Subscribe: http://bit.ly/pocketnowsub https://pocketnow.com Follow us: http://flipboard.com/@Pocketnow   / pocketnow     / pocketnow   http://google.com/+pocketnow   / pocketnow   About us: Pocketnow has been a key source of mobile technology news and reviews since its establishment in 2000. With offices on three continents, Pocketnow offers round-the-clock coverage of the mobile technology landscape, from smartphones to tablets to wearables. We aim to be your number-one source for mobile tech news, reviews, comparisons, and commentary. If you love mobile as much as we do, be sure to subscribe! Xperia Z2 vs Galaxy S5 | Pocketnow    • Xperia Z2 vs Galaxy S5 | Pocketnow   PocketNow    / pocketnow