Review of the Sony Xperia E smartphone: a handsome fellow. Sony Xperia E4 review: one of the longest-lasting smartphones
General characteristics
Type
Deciding on the type of device (phone or smartphone?) is quite simple. If you need a simple and inexpensive device for calls and SMS, it is recommended to choose a telephone. A smartphone is more expensive, but it offers a wide variety of options: games, videos, the Internet, thousands of programs for all occasions. However, its battery life is significantly less than that of a regular phone.
smartphone operating system Android 4.1 Case type classic Controls touch buttons Number of SIM cards 1 Weight 115 g Dimensions (WxHxD) 61.8x113.5x11 mmScreen
Screen type color TFT, 262.14 thousand colors, touch Type touch screen multi-touch, capacitive Diagonal 3.5 inches. Image Size 480x320 Pixels per inch (PPI) 165 Automatic screen rotation There isMultimedia capabilities
Number of main (rear) cameras 1 Main (rear) camera resolution 3.20 MP Functions of the main (rear) camera digital Zoom 4x Recording videos yes (3GP, MP4) Max. video resolution 640x480 Geo Tagging available Audio MP3, AAC, WAV, FM radioConnection
Standard
There are several basic cellular communication standards that are supported by modern phones. In Russia, the GSM standard is used almost everywhere. For high speed transmission For data, 3G and 4G LTE standards are used - the highest speed of the existing standards. Glossary of terms for the category Mobile phones
GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G Interfaces
Almost all modern smartphones have Wi-Fi and USB interfaces. Bluetooth and IRDA are a little less common. Wi-Fi is used to connect to the Internet. USB is used to connect your phone to a computer. Bluetooth is also found in many phones. It is used to connect wireless headphones, to connect the phone with wireless speakers, as well as for transferring files. A smartphone equipped with an IRDA interface can be used as universal remote control remote control. Glossary of terms for the category Mobile phones
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, USB Satellite navigation
Built-in GPS modules and GLONASS allow you to determine the coordinates of your phone using signals from satellites. If there is no GPS modern smartphone can determine its own location based on signals from base stations mobile operator. However, finding coordinates using satellite signals is usually much more accurate. Glossary of terms for the category Mobile phones
GPS A-GPS system yes DLNA support There isMemory and processor
CPU
IN modern phones and smartphones usually use special processors - SoC (System on Chip, system on a chip), which, in addition to the processor itself, houses the graphics core, memory controller, input/output device controller, etc. Therefore, the processor largely determines the set of functions and performance of the device .
Sony smartphone Xperia E is usually classified as budget. In the Dual modification it supports 2 SIM cards. The smartphone is positioned as optimal solution for people looking for a compromise between functionality and affordable price.
There is a version that Sony Xperia E is a technological continuation of several platforms that became famous in past years (when they were still popular classic phones). In particular, we can talk about the Walkman brand, which has become very popular among music lovers from all over the world. Some experts believe that some of the solutions characteristic of this media platform were in one way or another transferred to mobile devices from Sony. We will try to understand today whether this is so.
Does the Sony Xperia E smartphone in the classic version differ from the phone in the Dual version in anything other than the number of supported SIM cards? Almost nothing. The only thing that may not be the same is the colors of the cases supplied to the markets different countries peace. Functionally and from a technological point of view, these devices, apart from the aspect with SIM cards, are identical.
In our review today we will consider both devices as one phone model. There is another popular smartphone modification - Champagne. This device differs from its counterparts in a special body color, called “champagne” in the French manner (as a rule, it means soft yellow-orange tones). Similarly, there is a device in a black case (in which case it will be called Sony Xperia E Black).
Equipment
In the box supplied by dealers, the user will find the smartphone itself, a battery charging unit, a cable for connecting to a computer, a headset, and instructions for operating the device.
Appearance
Experts who tested the device note its high-quality design. Along the edges of the case there is an elegant border in the form of a frame in silver shades. The power button of the device gives a special highlight to the design: it is made of metal, and it looks very stylish. The edges of the body are slightly rounded.
The screen of the device is relatively small (3.5 inches), the voice speaker is covered with a neat thin mesh. At the bottom is a microphone, and next to it are three standard touch keys - “Menu”, “Return”, “Home”. Led indicator alerts you to incoming messages or calls.
On the right side of the case there is a key that regulates the sound level, next to it is a button to turn on the device. There is also a switch for quickly loading the standard camera. On the left side of the case there is a microUSB connector. At the top there is a slot for audio devices.
The back of the case is made of soft and very pleasant to the touch polymer material. It houses the main camera of the device, as well as the main speaker. The latter sounds, as experts note, very high quality. Ring tones can be heard even in noisy surroundings.
Under back cover, which, by the way, is very easy to remove, there are slots for a SIM card (in the Dual version - for two), as well as connectors where you can connect microSD flash memory modules.
The build quality of the case is assessed by experts as very high. There are no backlashes, creaks, or gaps. All parts are fixed in place securely.
Color to taste
As we have already said, the device can be supplied in different color versions. By the way, it often happens that impressions about the quality of a device’s operation are based on the color of the case. The smartphone appeals to young people (this is evidenced by numerous reviews). Sony Xperia E Black may seem attractive to entrepreneurs and those people who value rigor and conservatism in style. How many colors, so many opinions.
Dimensions
Experts who tested the Sony Xperia E describe it as an ergonomic, medium-sized product that fits comfortably in the hand. Device length - 113.5 mm, width - 61.8 mm, thickness - 11 mm. These dimensions are comparable to similar parameters of many other devices of this class - for example, Samsung Galaxy ACE, with the following dimensions: 112.6 x 61.5 x 11.5 mm.
Display
The display, whose diagonal is 3.5 inches, has a resolution of 480 by 320 pixels. Matrix manufacturing technology - TN. The screen is covered with a durable layer of plastic. The multi-touch function is designed for one or two touches. Some experts believe that it is too small, and therefore the pixelation of the screen will be noticeable. In addition, supporters of this thesis believe that a TN-type matrix cannot provide large viewing angles. This is also said by some Sony Xperia E users, whose reviews can be found on the Internet.
Screen technologies: classic or modern?
There are also those who are ready to provide counterarguments to critics. They believe that very high levels of energy savings are achieved through relatively outdated (but at the same time respectable traditional) display technologies. In addition, they believe that the small dimensions of the smartphone, and, as a result, the relatively small diagonal of the screen, do not allow viewing images in detail. Therefore, there is no point in equipping the device screen with more modern matrix. There is no clear opinion regarding the display. For every characteristic that emphasizes the disadvantages Sony screen Xperia E (a review of the device is presented in the article), there is a selection of balanced and compelling arguments reflecting positive sides this device component.
Software
The OS on the smartphone is Android versions 4.0.4. It has proprietary firmware from the manufacturer installed, as well as sufficient a large number of pre-installed applications. Among the most useful are the address book, virtual keyboard(supporting, in particular, entering letters using the “strokes” method on the screen), as well as widgets (showing the weather, time, allowing you to phone calls, quickly finding the desired contact). Eat convenient browser, multimedia player.
Performance
The Sony Xperia E smartphone has a single-core MSM7227A processor and clock frequency 1 GHz. The amount of RAM is 512 MB. Pre-installed flash memory - 4 GB (actually 2 available). There is support for external microSD cards up to 32 GB. Experts who tested the smartphone note that in general the device works quickly. There are minimal freezes and slowdowns in operation.
The rather modest capabilities of the processor and not the largest amount of RAM allow you to run only simple games on your smartphone (such as, for example, Fruit Ninja). At the same time, experts believe, it would even be inconvenient to play “shooting games” and “quests” on the screen that the device has. Therefore, limited performance, they believe, cannot be a significant disadvantage in terms of device functionality.
Battery
The battery capacity of the smartphone is 1.5 thousand mAh. It lasts for about a day with average intensity of use (about half an hour of talking, 120 minutes of using the Internet and the same amount of listening to music). As with other hardware components found on the Sony Xperia E, there are two main schools of thought when it comes to battery life. The first one says that the battery is very weak. The second is that a device of this class with such modest dimensions should not have large battery life.
In dual SIM mode
As we said above, there is a modification of the smartphone that supports two SIM cards at once. Experts describe this function as working very reliably. Simultaneous use of two SIM cards can be easily set up, and switching between different operators is also very simple.
Camera
The Sony Xperia E smartphone is equipped with a camera with a resolution of 3.2 megapixels. There is no autofocus, but there is another useful feature- separate key for releasing the shutter. Using the camera, you can shoot videos with a resolution of 640 by 480 pixels. Assessments of the quality of multimedia files created using a smartphone vary greatly among experts. Some experts, writing a review of the Sony Xperia E, preferred to focus on the fact that the camera on the phone is of an average level. In their opinion, the quality of pictures taken using the device cannot be compared with that shown, in particular, by ordinary amateur cameras. Not to mention specialized cameras.
But for those who criticize the device’s capabilities in terms of creating pictures and videos, opponents find a compelling counterargument: a smartphone (especially in a budget price category) is, first of all, a device for working with data, and not a producer of professional photo and video content. In addition, camera “advocates” believe that if you don’t pick too much on color balance and brightness, then the quality of the pictures is generally good.
Summary: what the experts say
In general, the mood among the specialists who tested the device is such that the device corresponds to its budget level. The manufacturer brand did not put a lot of hardware and software resources into it to achieve excessive high performance, based on the specifics of the market segment in which the device is sold.
The most important advantage of the device, which is noted by experts, is the security of the case. The materials used to make the smartphone are of very high quality. Therefore, the phone has good resistance to aggressive elements external environment- dust, humidity, temperature changes.
Most experts agree that the characteristics, functionality, and performance resources laid down by the developers of the Sony Xperia E generally meet the needs of budget segment users. Experts believe that the device could well become one of the most popular in its class.
The device doesn't have many direct competitors. For some, it is objectively inferior, but in the case of Sony, the brand may be of decisive importance for the buyer. There is a version that fans of the manufacturer should be happy with the device. In this regard, Sony has equipped the device with all the necessary options: proprietary design, branded and easy-to-use software.
User opinions
Let's consider the opinions of Sony Xperia E owners, whose reviews can be found on online portals. Most smartphone owners talk about it as a device that lived up to expectations. Many people note high quality case materials, ergonomics, beauty of the device design. By the way, in user environment There are small reports of attempts to run games on smartphones that are a little more complex than Friut Ninja - those that use complex animated 3D graphics. According to many phone owners, the device, despite its modest RAM, coped well with gaming tasks.
Users note the high build quality that characterizes the Sony Xperia E smartphone. Owner reviews in this regard are very positive. This criterion is apparently one of the most undeniable in terms of studying the capabilities of the device. Almost all experts also noted the fact that the device was assembled very well.
Many users note the convenience and comfort of use multimedia programs, which is not surprising: Sony has been around since the release of devices legendary brand Walkman pays great attention to the development of technologies designed to improve the comfort of listening to music.
Sony Xperia E4 - a smartphone with good battery, characteristics sufficient to perform basic tasks, good design and a reasonable price tag. Of course, any device has its own nuances, and a budget device usually has even more of them, so the E4 is no exception. Without wasting a minute, let's move on to review.
Equipment
Familiar with other products Xperia line The packaging (thick cardboard with good printing) hides the phone itself, a charger, a Micro USB cable, and that’s probably all. Sony have not been seen to be generous with various bonuses for buyers before, so we go straight to the appearance and ease of use.
Design
The appearance of the smartphone is simple, uncomplicated and at the same time interesting. The smartphone is quite wide, even unusually wide, when compared with devices from competing companies. However, it fits well in my fairly wide palm. Those with narrow hands who are thinking about purchasing should definitely try the device in person. Your impressions may be completely different from mine.
Since we're talking about the convenience and size of the phone, it's worth taking a look at the dimensions plate.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Weight | |
| Sony Xperia E4 | 74,6 | 10,5 | ||
| LG Leon | 129,9 | 64,9 | 10,9 | |
| Huawei Honor 4C | 143,3 | 71,9 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime | 144,8 | 72,1 |
The back cover is made of plastic and covers all the sides of the smartphone. On the right side there are volume keys and a power button, made in the corporate style of Omni Balance.
The buttons on the cover are just repeaters of the keys that are located directly on the case, under the rear panel. It is clear that pressing them without the battery compartment cover installed is not easy, and in general it is not necessary.
Surprisingly, the Japanese did not install a separate physical key to release the camera shutter. The presence of the latter has always been typical even for devices that could not boast of photo quality, but now the policy has apparently changed course. Where? It's not clear yet. Instead, any of the volume keys is responsible for taking photographs. And what, in principle, is an option.
There are no elements at the bottom except for the hole for attaching a lanyard to the device. By the way, Sony is perhaps one of the few manufacturers who still continue to equip their products with lace loops. Maybe the president of the company carries his phone this way?
On the top part, right in the lid, there is a hole for connecting headphones - a standard 3.5 mm output. There's nothing else here.
The Micro USB connector is located in a non-standard place - on the left side of the device. Whether it is convenient or not - let everyone decide for themselves. But it’s a little unusual, that’s for sure.
At the back is the main camera lens, and next to it is an LED flash. In the middle is the company's logo, and closer to the bottom there is a slot for a multimedia speaker.
The volume of the latter is average; on a noisy street, especially if the smartphone is in your bag, it costs nothing to miss an incoming call.
The back cover is interesting to remove. Anywhere along the perimeter of the sides, just pick it up with your fingernail and the lid will give way. Contrary to expectations, the battery here is not removable - it is hidden deep in the case and you cannot replace it yourself without voiding the warranty.
There are also slots for installing SIM cards (Micro) and memory cards. One of the recesses is tightly sealed. This means that a dual-SIM variation of the phone is found in nature and is even sold here - Sony Xperia E4 Dual. Later we will definitely talk about the modifications existing on the market, since there are plenty of them available.
Above the display there is a standard set of elements: front-camera, earpiece, proximity sensor and ambient light sensor. Brightness adjustment is generally correct.
The hole for the earpiece is located symmetrically to the same slot, which is already under the screen. A speaking microphone is hidden here.
The manufacturer successfully played with this moment and did not make additional holes around the perimeter of the case. Touch keys system controls are part software interface, so it’s convenient to hold the smartphone in games or when watching videos landscape orientation— there are no accidental clicks.
The display itself is covered with protective glass. There may be an oleophobic coating, but it does not fight fingerprints in the best way. When the device's screen is in bright sunlight, greasy fingerprints make it difficult to see the interface details - you have to hide the device in the shade.
There is a small edging around the display frame that protrudes slightly above the body. It is plastic and quite sharp to the touch, but fortunately it does not cause any inconvenience.
Two color variations will be available on our market: black and white. You can’t really go wild, of course, but the most popular colors are there – classic in a word.
Display
The manufacturer installed a 5-inch diagonal screen in the smartphone with a resolution of 960 x 540. The pixel density per square inch does not exceed 220 ppi. This, of course, is not much, so it is quite easy to distinguish individual pixels. You don't need special eyesight for this.
Viewing angles are good. The image does not invert, does not fade, and remains fully readable at any tilt angle. It is clear that the brightness decreases, but this is typical for all liquid crystal screens.
Technical characteristics of Sony Xperia E4 (E2105):
- MediaTek MT6582 processor with a frequency of 1.3 GHz (4 cores)
- Mali-400 MP2 video chip
- RAM 1 GB
- built-in storage 8 GB (4.78 GB actually available)
- Micro SD memory card support (up to 32 GB)
- display 5’’ (TFT) 960 x 540 pixels, Multitouch (up to 4 simultaneous touches)
- front-camera
- main camera 5 megapixels
- sensors: accelerometer, light and proximity sensor
- battery 2300 mAh
- connectors: 3.5 mm, Micro USB (2.0)
- OS Android 4.4.4
Wireless interfaces:
- GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz, UMTS HSPA+ 900, 2100
- Wi-Fi (b/g/n/), Bluetooth 4.1
The system on a chip (SoC) MediaTek MT6582 is used as the “brains”. It is based on a relatively old (late 2013) processor with four Cortex-A7 cores. The chip is produced on the basis of a 28-nm process technology and includes a Mali-400 MP2 video accelerator with an operating frequency of up to 500 MHz.
UMTS / HSPA+ (3G), wireless modules are built directly into the SoC Wi-Fi interfaces, Bluetooth and GPS. This explains the lack of 4G support - this requires a different processor, which is installed in a more advanced Xperia version E4g.
Our hero does not shine with performance. You can play modern toys only by installing low settings graphics. Some games may not start at all.
Quite serious slowdowns are observed even in AR Effect camera mode. Virtual gnomes jump onto the screen with a long delay, and during the shooting process they move with visible delays. Comfortable to use You can hardly name this feature on a smartphone.
No obvious or serious brakes were noticed in the system interface. Yes, the device is thoughtful and does not instantly open any installed applications, but the proprietary shell is generally well optimized. It is comfortable to work with when performing ordinary, non-resource-intensive tasks.
At the end of the section, of course, the results of synthetic tests are in their rightful place.
Camera
Front camera 2 megapixels with maximum image resolution up to 1600 x 1200 pixels. There is no need to talk about any special mode for selfie maniacs. The front module is quite good for video calls, but much worse for personal portraits.
The main photo module is represented by a 5-megapixel sensor, which is capable of taking photos in a resolution of 2560 x 1200 pixels.
The shooting quality can be called satisfactory. It often happens that the sensor misses the exposure or focus, resulting in frames that are either blurry at the edges or overexposed in some places.
The only way to combat this is by taking 3-4 pictures at a time. This can partly save the situation.
In general, what can I say. Everything can be seen in detail using the example of photographs taken on a Sony Xperia E4 camera.
Of course, like all other devices of the company, there is a whole bunch of different interesting shooting modes. You have already become a little familiar with the AR Effect when describing the device’s performance and from the example images above. The most interesting scenario is Timeshift Burst. Using an example, we described this technology in detail, but in the case of E4 it can only work as a cool feature. Still, the initial level of photographic materials does not reach the necessary level.
The smartphone can record video at a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels at a frequency of 30 frames/sec. Apart from the problems described above, the quality of the videos is quite good.
Battery life
The manufacturer claims over 10 hours of talk time on 2G or 3G networks, continuous music playback for 48 hours, and video playback for up to 7 hours. All this is possible thanks to a non-removable 2300 mAh battery.
In practice, the time battery life- this is the most strong point devices.
E4 can work under load for a full two days. With moderate use, this figure can be improved to 3-4 days of operation without connecting to a charger.
And if you take into account the preset energy saving modes, then four days is not a record.
Models and prices
Our review is about the Sony Xperia E4, which is also known under the symbol E2105. More advanced is Sony model Xperia E4 or E2003. The modification differs in better side due to the MediaTek MT6732 processor with a frequency of 1.5 GHz versus 1.3 GHz in regular version, Mali-760 MP2 video accelerator, as well as support for LTE frequencies (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28). Of course, the cost of the latest device is higher (from 10,490 rubles).
The E4 Dual or E2115 modification is no different except for the presence of a second SIM card (only 2G on the second slot). The same processor, the same video chip, and so on. The price is slightly higher and amounts to 9,990 rubles.
I hope now you have a complete picture in your head of what Sony offers consumers in the budget range.
Bottom line
Model currently on the market Sony Xperia E4 Can buy for 8,990 rubles and this price can be considered quite adequate. In return, you get an ordinary, modern budget device that can perform almost any (see non-resource-intensive) tasks and lives on a single battery charge for a little more than a day more than products from other manufacturers.
Yes, they could install a display here with more high resolution, the camera is better, and also equip the device with support LTE networks, but, following the realities of the market, it would already be something in the range of 12 - 13 thousand rubles.
However, Sony, apart from the cool and, so to speak, plump design of the E4, did not offer anything interesting that would make the smartphone stand out from its competitors. Yes, the device is reliable, working, the price is reasonable and that’s all.
The smartphone has one the only competitor, which beats it on all fronts (except for battery life) is Huawei Honor 4C. The latter stands out from its competitors due to its very good characteristics and very affordable price. However, there was a fly in the ointment - the Chinese won’t be able to buy this just like that. Read more in.
Already on sale Price: 8,990 rubles
Now many manufacturers are trying to enter budget segment with compact models that support dual SIM cards, it is not surprising that Sony also has similar smartphone. The positioning of the device is quite simple - this is a smartphone for those who are looking for an affordable device with support for two SIM cards, made in corporate design Sony.
Equipment
- Smartphone
- Charger
- PC cable (also part of the charger)
- Wired headset
- Instructions and warranty card
Appearance, design, control elements, assembly
The smartphone looks great, it is immediately recognizable as a Sony device: silver frame, slightly rounded edges, separate button for the camera and the metal power button already familiar from other Sony smartphones.
Most of the front side of the device is occupied by a 3.5’’ screen, above which there is a mesh conversational dynamics, and below it there is a microphone hole and three touch buttons: “Back”, “Home” and “Menu”. In addition, there is an LED at the bottom that blinks when notifications appear.
On the right you can see the volume rocker, power button and separate key For quick launch cameras. Sony remain true to their principles and even in budget models they do not abandon this button (which, in my opinion, is a plus).
They decided to install the microUSB connector on the left side; Sony is not the first to install this connector on the side; in my opinion, this is not very convenient.
On top there is only a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
The back is made of matte porous plastic, pleasant to the touch. A similar material is used in the Sony Xperia ZL, a smaller copy of which the Xperia E Dual is similar to. On the back there is a peephole for the main camera and a mesh for the main speaker. The latter has good sound and a large volume reserve; it is perfectly audible even in a noisy room.
To remove the cover, simply press it lightly with your thumbs and slide it up. Hidden underneath are slots for two SIM cards and a slot for a microSD memory card.
There are no complaints about the assembly, the smartphone is perfectly assembled, nothing creaks, does not play, does not wobble.
Dimensions
In our time of huge five-inch “shovels”, the Xperia E Dual seems almost like a baby, it’s even surprising that a couple of years ago such dimensions were the norm. The smartphone fits perfectly in your hand, you can operate it with one hand without any problems. In addition to its small size, the Xperia E Dual also boasts a low weight; it feels very light in the hand.
- Sony Xperia E Dual- 113.5x61.8x11 mm, weight 115 g
- LG Optimus L3 II- 102.9x61.3x11.9 mm, weight 110 g
- Samsung Galaxy ACE DUOS- 112.8x61.5x11.5 mm, weight 122 g
Screen
Display diagonal - 3.5'', resolution - 480x320 pixels, matrix type - TN, screen covering material - protective plastic. Two-finger multi-touch is supported. Automatic adjustment There is no brightness.
Screen - weakness this smartphone: with such a low resolution, pixelation is visible to the naked eye, and the TN matrix provides very mediocre viewing angles. The screen behaves worst if top part tilt it forward a little - the picture becomes noticeably darker and the colors are inverted.
In the sun, the display goes completely blind, making it almost impossible to read anything.
There is no oleophobic coating, so it is inconvenient to move your finger across the screen and it gets stuck.
To be honest, I have already forgotten the last time I dealt with such a low-quality screen. Nowadays, most B-brands are trying not to release devices with a resolution lower than WVGA, but large companies like Sony, LG, Samsung are in no hurry to support this trend, as a result we see a scattering of budget devices with such “pixel” screens.
Operating system and add-ons from Sony
The smartphone runs Android 4.0.4 OS, on top of which a proprietary shell from Sony is installed. About Android features 4.0.4 you can read from the links below.
I'll focus on the features branded programs from Sony.
Dialer and Address Book. The dialer now has Russian letters and is supported by SmartDial. The display of contact information in the address book has been changed.
Keyboard. Sony's proprietary keyboard supports stroke input and also has its own dictionary. Despite the small diagonal of the Xperia E Dual, the keyboard is comfortable to use, and erroneous presses are minimal. When entering with strokes, most words are recognized correctly.
Browser. It hasn't changed much, you could even say that Sony just changed its icon.
Music player . Branded player from Sony. Knows how to “pull” information about the performer from the network. While playing, you can switch tracks from the lock screen. There is no support for playback by folders.
It's nice that even budget model They were not deprived of proprietary add-ons and programs from Sony.
Performance
The smartphone has a single-core Qualcomm MSM7227A processor operating at 1 GHz, volume random access memory- 512 MB, internal storage capacity - 4 GB (the user has 2 GB available to store his files), memory cards up to 32 GB are supported.
90% of the time the device works quite quickly: without lags, without slowdowns, but sometimes some incomprehensible delays begin: either flipping through tables slows down, or scrolling, or something else, let me assume that this is due to a lack of RAM.
As for games, you can only play simple “time killers” like Fruit Ninja or Cut The Rope. "Heavy" games like NFS Most Wanted on a smartphone simply won’t launch.
Autonomous operation
The smartphone has a removable lithium ion battery capacity 1500 mAh. At everyday use(20 minutes of calls, about an hour of mobile Internet + Twitter and mail and two hours of music) the smartphone was discharged towards the evening. I did not test the battery life in video and reading mode, since it is inconvenient to either read or watch movies at such a diagonal.
Working with two SIM cards
The Xperia E Dual perfectly implements the operation of two SIM cards, the settings are clear and convenient. I especially liked the ability to quickly change active SIM card, for example, in one place good internet MegaFon, in another - MTS, I just switch to a SIM card with better reception and can use both 2G and 3G without any problems.
Camera
The smartphone has a 3.2 MP camera without autofocus. The camera is very simple, and you shouldn't expect much from it. Its only plus is a separate button for taking pictures, otherwise the photos turn out very bad, you can only take pictures of text for notes.
The maximum resolution for video is 640x480 pixels.
Conclusion
There are significant complaints about the quality of speech transmission: for example, I heard subscribers with a strong echo, and they complained about the low volume of my voice.
The average retail price of a smartphone is 6,500 rubles in large networks and about 5,200 rubles in online stores. To be honest, the Xperia E Dual left me with only negative impressions: a cheap TN matrix, low resolution and strange problems with voice communication. And all this at a price of 6,500 rubles! For this money you can get a good smartphone with support for two SIM cards from a B-brand, for example, Fly IQ442 or Highscreen Strike.
Of course, E Dual is aimed at fans Sony brands(here is the signature Sony style and nice case materials), but even to them I can’t recommend it.
To summarize: if you want inexpensive smartphone with support for two SIM cards, look towards B-brands, if you really want Sony, then pay 2-3 thousand extra and take Xperia J or Xperia L. And if you want Sony, and with two SIM cards, then It makes sense to wait for new announcements; I’m sure we’ll see better “dual-SIM” games from Sony.
| Specifications | |
| General characteristics | |
| Standard | GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G |
| Type | smartphone |
| operating system | Android 4.0 |
| Type of shell | classical |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 |
| Weight | 115 g |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 61.8x113.5x11 mm |
| Screen | |
| Screen type | color TFT, 262.14 thousand colors, touch |
| Touch screen type | multi-touch, capacitive |
| Diagonal | 3.5 inches |
| Image Size | 320x480 |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 165 |
| Automatic screen rotation | There is |
| Calls | |
| Type of ringtones | polyphonic, MP3 ringtones |
| Vibration alert | There is |
| Multimedia capabilities | |
| Camera | 3.20 million pixels. |
| Camera functions | digital Zoom 4x |
| Recording videos | yes (3GP, MP4) |
| Max. video resolution | 640x480 |
| Geo Tagging | There is |
| Playing video | 3GP, MP4 |
| Audio | MP3, AAC, WAV, FM radio |
| Games | There is |
| Headphone jack | 3.5 mm |
| Connection | |
| Interfaces | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 |
| Satellite navigation | GPS |
| A-GPS system | There is |
| Access to the Internet | WAP, GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, email POP/SMTP, email IMAP4, HTML |
| Synchronization with computer | There is |
| Use as a USB storage device | There is |
| DLNA support | There is |
| Memory and processor | |
| CPU | Qualcomm MSM7227A, 1000 MHz |
| Number of processor cores | 1 |
| Video processor | Adreno 200 |
| Built-in memory capacity | 4 GB |
| RAM capacity | 512 MB |
| Memory card support | microSD (TransFlash), up to 32 GB |
| Messages | |
| Additional SMS features | entering text with a dictionary |
| MMS | There is |
| Nutrition | |
| Battery capacity | 1530 mAh |
| Talk time | 6:12 h:min |
| Waiting time | 530 h |
| Other functions | |
| Airplane mode | There is |
| A2DP profile | There is |
| Sensors | approaching |
| Notebook and organizer | |
| Search by book | There is |
| Organizer | alarm clock, calculator, task scheduler |
| Additional Information | |
| Announcement date (yyyy) | 2012-12-05 |
What I didn't like
inconvenient location of the side buttons. The power button and volume rocker are located on the side panel so that when I hold the smartphone in my hand, I constantly press them unnecessarily. Perhaps for left-handers it will not be so critical. The quality of both cameras leaves much to be desired, there is a lot of noise, especially in artificial light, the variety of camera settings does not help the situation much. Another inconvenience for me was the length of the USB cord for connecting to the computer and charger (literally ten centimeters)
What I liked
I am writing my first impressions about the model: I liked the performance, the quality of the image on the screen, good sound, both when talking and when listening to music. It also seems to hold a charge well.
What I didn't like
8GB of memory, of which only 4 or so are available, and the inability to transfer applications to a memory card is, of course, sad. And it’s not a fact that this fairly recent device will receive an update to 5.0, which will somehow solve this problem.
What I liked
Sonistyl in action. Very compact body for a 5" device. The resolution could be higher, but there is hope that with existing phone will live longer away from the outlet.
What I didn't like
Google evil empire. There is no Double Tap to Wake, this is available on any Lumia. The screen is good, but without a backlight (LED-Backlit) and as a result you can see various artifacts in images/photos/etc. Like all Sony equipment, it gives the impression of blowing and falling apart. Although this is more of a feature than a drawback :) Google Now is a whipping girl when compared with Cortana. He can confidently tell the weather forecast, sometimes he can show the necessary photos, and even less often indicate the necessary places for shopping/resting/other things.
What I liked
Big screen. Good performance. Decent battery for a smartphone. Music playback is excellent as always from Sony. Compared to Windows phone, more entertainment.
What I didn't like
died within a week and won’t turn on, probably no luck, wi-fi didn’t work well
What I liked
the phone is not bad
What I didn't like
1. poor quality photographs;
2. speaker, because of the phone I slept for the first two days at work, since the speaker is on the back wall and if you put the lid down on the melody, no matter how loud it is, you can’t hear it;
3. It’s a pity that I bought the phone before the same one with 4G came out;
4. removed the camera button from the body;
What I liked
1. Among Sony Xperia the price is quite low; 2. fast processor; 3. everything is visible on the tap, even in strong sun
What I didn't like
A lot of unnecessary applications which cannot be removed, the camera is so-so, the speaker died.
What I liked
I liked the appearance, inexpensive, large display. Easily connects with other equipment - car radio, TV.
What I didn't like
There is a gap in the lid on the left side, sometimes it loses Wi-Fi connection and there are problems with logging in Gmail When authorizing the phone in playmarker (it always gives an error). After rebooting n-number of times, problems with Gmail go away. Complete USB cable 8 centimeters long.
What I liked
Fast, large screen, does not slip in the hand.
What I didn't like
1) Poor equipment (except for the charger there is nothing)
2) Short charger cord (causes a lot of inconvenience)
3) The overall appearance is satisfactory, but has gone away from SONY style, and has become at the level of some Chinese noname phones, only a beautiful power button and a SONY icon saves you from oblivion
4) An extremely mediocre camera that clearly does not live up to expectations. Previously, SONY put good cameras even in budget phones, but now this is not the case (although the official website claims that the camera is wonderful)
5) Outdated hardware (old processor and graphics)
6) IPS display poorly configured, colors are unsaturated and incorrect, graininess is noticeable due to the low number of pixels per inch (you can adjust the white balance in the settings, but the correct color rendering effect is almost impossible to achieve)
7) Slight play and creaking of the protective cover and cheap plastic
What I liked
1) Branded operating system shell from SONY 2) Sound quality in headphones (clear sound, good bass) 3) Optimal amount of memory for a phone of this level 4) Acceptable performance (modern games run smoothly, you can perform many simple tasks at the same time) 5) Holds the charge for quite a long time (with normal use it lasts for 2 days) 6) Discreet appearance 7) Fits comfortably in the hand and does not slip off ( back panel feels like ceramics)
What I didn't like
Very little RAM, only 860MB. After six months the device began to slow down
What I liked
Holds charge very well. 2 days. The screen is large and resolution.
What I didn't like
The camera is supposedly 5 megapixels, in fact, it’s just terrible, some stains and unnatural colors. Wifi works only when you turn on 3G (you can turn off 3G only through data transfer, then Wifi is turned off - that’s how it’s intended), or rather, it doesn’t work even then - when all the gadgets are attached to Wi-fi, the valiant Xperia writes “Wifi rejected from - for an unstable signal." The system itself is clumsy to the point of disgrace. It seems that Android is everything - but there are frightening differences from the usual Android, which, as if out of spite, were created by deranged people. For example, to make a call, you need to press the handset icon, enter contacts (the button at the top of the screen), then the search icon - it is at the very bottom of the screen. The search line itself immediately appears at the very top of the screen. To dial a couple of letters of the desired subscriber, you immediately need to run your finger down again... and so on. During a conversation, some windows and notifications pop up, meaning it is often difficult to end the conversation. At the same time, if you lock the phone and then put it in your pocket, it will call someone, turn on the flashlight, etc. Why? I don’t know, this didn’t happen with the old TF. Further. The phone is quiet, the calls are 2-3 times quieter than my old phone, that is, you can really not hear the call while sitting next to the phone, the vibration is also not strong, you can’t feel it in the subway. Music through your speakers is simply terrible, and if you put the screen up, it’s 5 times quieter. You can try to set the time yourself by unchecking the “check the network” option, after an hour or two the phone itself will decide that it is smarter than you, and the time will again be an hour longer than the real one. I put Nairobi in Moscow - it holds for half a day, then it goes astray to Moscow, I need to check it periodically. Further. Working in Word is useless, the phone doesn’t want to save to SD, it only saves to the phone’s memory. WITH internal memory phone cannot be transferred to a computer, even after sony installations companion computer does not see the phone. You can, of course, tear off the cover and remove the SD card, but it takes a long time... in short, look for something else.
What I liked
I bought it to replace the LG, bought in 2008 for 100 bucks, naturally, a larger screen is a plus. Finally there is a slot for a rope)))
What I didn't like
I’m not sure about ips, the screen is very overexposed, hard to see in the sun, dim in itself (although on the other hand it doesn’t eat up a charge), colors are slightly distorted when viewed from angles;
- 4GB on board, not 8!
- the screen is not capacitive, it can be easily controlled with some styluses, headphone wires and a jeans pocket (my jeans really like to change songs);
- there are a lot of unnecessary applications in smart;
- the keyboard is bad: it changes dictionaries by itself, moves the cursor to the end of a word suddenly when editing a word with all corrections disabled. Very awkward to type;
- the unlock button is on the side in the middle; personally, this location is not convenient for me.
What I liked
A very nice sensor, like all Sony ones, however; + good sound, very good for a smart phone, spacious, not very loud, but clear. Some headphones will not have bass (if the headphones themselves do not focus on the lows, the bass will be very weak); + operating speed, 4 cores (albeit a media library), 1 GB of RAM - quite enough to work without brakes for calls, music, the Internet and some other applications (I don’t play games); + you can disable almost all applications (which is what I did), the battery operating time will increase significantly, Stamina mode (helps, you can add exceptions); + appearance, nice matte back panel; + build quality; + non-removable battery; + support Micro SD up to 32 GB;
What I didn't like
The sound is quiet, especially if it is lying on something. The unlock button protrudes strongly from the body, you can accidentally press it if somewhere far away lies in the bag for example. Well, I didn’t seem to notice any significant ones.
What I liked
We can say - That's it. Fast, no glitches so far, very energy-intensive, easily enough for the whole day, although I rarely set the screen brightness to maximum, but it’s still early. The Internet is fast. The sound is very good in headphones, although some may not find it loud , that’s enough for me. True, my headphones are not earplugs, but full-size senheiser ones. I haven’t tried them in small ones. Games run easily, and there is no big heating. What else distinguishes me from my previous phones is the sound during calls, the interlocutor can always be heard perfectly, no extraneous sounds and voice distortion, at first it was even unusual. Even if it’s noisy around and you can hear me perfectly. The camera is quite good, and the photo always turns out quite clear, no matter the day or night. The flash is bright.
What I didn't like
1. Camera. On my old phone Nokia Lumia 610, the 5 megapixel camera took better pictures than the current 8 megapixel one. Even the front camera seems better to me than the main one.
2. About 4 GB of internal memory is available. Some applications cannot be transferred to a memory card.
3. No headphones included and very short USB.
4. So far there is only one case for this model.
What I liked
1. Price. My budget was limited, but this smartphone is very good for its price category. 2. Screen. In bright sunlight, everything is clearly visible, the glass does not scratch, and the pixels are almost invisible. 3. Functionality. 4. Appearance. It's beautiful and fits comfortably in the hand. 5. Android 4.4. Before that I used Windows Phone, android turned out to be much easier, more pleasant for me, and also more customizable. 6. Fast. 7. I was very pleased with the presence of two energy saving modes. 8. You can adjust the overall sound volume according to certain applications separately, in videos and games, for example 9. It catches the network well even in the subway.
What I didn't like
Short usb cord Included is only 10 cm, it gets very hot when playing games, there is not enough memory, out of 8 GB only 4 and a few kopecks are available, it is impossible to transfer some programs to a flash drive and delete unnecessary ones
What I liked
Screen, everything is visible even in bright sunshine, battery, sound level, call quality, price,
What I didn't like
1. 5MP camera... Even my previous Sony Xperia tipo with a 3.2 camera, in my opinion, took better photographs. Although, during the day, when various settings The camera photos come out pretty good! I haven’t used the front camera yet.
2. Speaker. When talking, some people complain that they can’t hear me well. And I myself noticed that the sound seemed to be removed, but for me this is not very critical.
3. As soon as it catches Wi-Fi, it immediately starts updating all programs.
What I liked
1. Large screen 2. Does not slip in the hand 3. Convenient sensor 4. Appearance 5. Convenient on/off button 6. Flashlight)))) 7. Works quickly on the Internet
