Sony Xperia Z2 (Sirius) preview

Here's everything we know about Sony's next-gen Xperia flagship

Call it Sirius. Call it the Xperia Z2. Call it whatever you want, because either way, the floodgates have opened, and we're now swimming in Sony Xperia Z2 leaks.
Here's everything we know about the upcoming Xperia flag-bearer ahead of its expected launch at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona:

Z1 DNA

 

 

Leaked shots comparing the Z1 and Z2 show off the Z2's thinner bezels – an impressive feat given the Z2's slightly larger screen.
Other notable differences include the microUSB and SIM slot, which both sit on the the left, while the microSD slot is on the right.
The Z2 also has two stereo speakers grilles at the top and bottom, suggesting a welcome upgrade in the audio department.
The power and shutter buttons remain on the right side, and the Z2 shares the same premium glass and metal build as its Xperia Z, Z1 and Z1 Compact cousins.
We strongly expect to see same waterproof and dust-resistant powers in the Z2 then. British weather be damned.

A 1080p growth spurt

The Z2 has a 5.2in screen as opposed to the 5in screen of the Z1. It shouldn't be much harder to use with one hand though, thanks to Sony's bezel slicing magic which should ensure that the Z2's footprint isn't any larger than the Z1's.
The Z2's display remains in the 1080p camp, so we expect to see the same crisp visuals we've come to expect from Sony's flagship Xperia devices.