Sony Xperia E Black, 4 GB
Detailed Review
Display
The screen size is normal, but a slightly bigger one would've worked more in your favour. The display sported by Sony Xperia E measures about 3.5 inches. This smartphone is furnished with the latest Multi-Touch technology which makes operating this phone a breeze. The multi-touch technology feature lets you to use the phone with more than one fingers for gesture control. Varied inputs are taken by this phone, depending on the screen gestures made. With the TFT LCD display of Sony Xperia E, you get higher resolution without negotiating on the battery life. You will be amazed with the sharp picture quality offered by the TFT LCD display of this smartphone. This smartphone presents a resolution of HVGA, 320x480 pixels. You get TFT LCD display with this device. You get Pinch-to-Zoom, Multi-touch (Upto 2 Fingers Supported), Auto Rotate, Scratch Resistant, Gesture Input possesses in this phone in addition to the standard ones, enabling fine usability. You get a 262 K colour display with this phone.Battery
If using the 3G network, you might occasion to opt a bit conservative with the battery of this smartphone that bids only 6 hours of talk time. The battery keeps this phone going for 530 hrs (standby time) on 3G network. On 2G network, this device manages to offers 530 hrs of standby time. The battery of this smartphone that bids 6 hours of talk time on 2G network might be a concern area for heavy users.Camera
The quality of your images and videos does not rely solely on megapixels. Based on the sensor quality and the smartphone's other applications; you can get surprisingly good photography results even with a Yes, 3.2 megapixels camera. As much fun it might be to click pictures, video recording is equally particularly pleasing.General Features
With the box, you will get Handset, Charger, Headset, User Manual, Battery, USB Cable along with the smartphone. Like most of the typical smartphones in the market, the Sony Xperia E sports a touch screen. Pre-loaded with a number of boasts of, this smartphone possesses dimensions of 11x113.5x61.8. The Sony Xperia E packs in numerous is credited with such as Pushmail (Mail for Exchange, ActiveSync) for the all the travel fanatics out there. The Sony Xperia E here features a Black body. It promises to not weigh down on your pockets with a moderate weight of 115.7 g.Connectivity
You get a Single Sim, GSM sim with this smartphone. On top of the mobile data, this device can additionally be connected to the internet via Wi-Fi. If you mostly use your device for at par purposes such as emailing, chatting, calling and messaging, then the 2G connectivity offered should be adequate. If you want to avoid the extravagant charges levied by the 3G and 4G networks, the standard 2G network connectivity of this smartphone makes it a device made just for you. A higher network type have the flexibility to result in increased power consumption, and you need to reflect on this while making a decision. The 3.5 mm headphone jack ensures the smartphone meets your audio needs. The built-in GPS that constantly updates the device's current location lets the user to never lose your way while traveling. With a DLNA certification, this device have the flexibility to simply be switched on and it is in groove for sharing digital content across multimedia devices. This phone increases efficiency by assisting like a dongle when on the tethering mode, which allows the data connection to be used by other remote systems such as laptops, tablets or other smartphone devices. The wireless connectivity of the built-in Bluetooth of this phone is is one that you'll be grateful for in a hectic lifestyle, as it lets for instant syncing with compatible devices for file sharing and hands-free communication. Whether it is about at par features or advanced features like Conference Call, Loudspeaker, Call Divert, this Sony Xperia E smartphone is created with all such features in it.Memory
A few eyebrows may be raised at the low capacity for internal memory as it satisfies only basic utilities. The expandable memory of 32 GB is all available for stick with as against the cramped internal storage which already has space allocated to default apps and other programs; now you have the flexibility to carry your entertainment in. Even when your phone stores all your favourite songs, some change in your set playlists is always welcome , and Multimedia FM will come to your rescue. Stay off graphic intensive games and applications and the lower internal RAM of this smartphone will do the trick. The Sony Xperia E is absolutely compatible with the microSD, which have the flexibility to help you boost the internal storage of the device. With the 3D Surround Sound, xLOUD Technology, 2 Mic Noise Suppression possesses of the Sony Xperia E, you have the flexibility to feast your eyes on an audio delight with calling as well as with music.Performance
With the android operating system,all the latest apps and trends are at your fingertips. This device features a Qualcomm Snapdragon platform processor. The Sony Xperia E assures an excellent performance with its 1 GHz processor frequency. A lower frequency would mean the device would endure longer to respond, so for a smoother performance, a higher frequency would be ideal. The Sony Xperia E are able to meet the speed requirements of most of the typical apps without any trouble. The Sony Xperia E sports a platform that operates at GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100 GHz. This smartphoneruns on the Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system.Mr. Ajmera's Review (A business user)
My smartphone, no doubt, has to efficiently performs professional functions such as Pushmail (Mail for Exchange, ActiveSync), which Sony Xperia E does well. A small device like this might neatly fit in my pockets, but that's all it can and nothing much with the cramped screen size of 3.5 inches. I more than often go for efficient devices like the as it present me with a robust call management; as I am hardly ever off my phone. Bluetooth in my smartphone is essential more for hands-free calling than file sharing. I am mostly traveling around and even if it is in known streets, I prefer having my GPS navigation guiding me along, in case of traffic or diversions.Mrs. Iyer's Review (A homemaker)
I hate typing messages on the Sony Xperia E with its tiny keypad as I misspell a single word more than 3 times. The multi-touch makes it very simple for me to zoom in or out of images and websites. Video recording is fun and lets me record all beautiful memories of birthday parties and the energy and excitement of a house party. A smartphone without a good camera is really not my choice, even if the Sony Xperia E sports other excellent features and fairly makes up. I will need to delete or transfer photos every week if I choose this Sony Xperia E with its small storage space. The expandable memory of the Sony Xperia E is a good option for me as against the high priced smartphones which come with high internal memory.Ishan's Review (A geek)
The 3.5 inch display may be quite decent for a smartphone but I don't like it for my reading or gaming purpose. I can easily zoom in or out in a game or turn ebook pages using with just a flick of my finger, all because of the multi-touch technology. Gaming is really a turn off on this 1 GHz smartphone; reading is still bearable. An internal RAM this low isn't capable of handling any level of multitasking or gaming. Smartphone storage with such low capacity even for basic apps and programs is really irrelevant. If you have gaming and ebook library as huge as mine, you can never say no to an extendable memory storage.Technical Specification
General Features | |
| Brand: | Sony |
| Handset Color: | Black |
| Business Features: | Pushmail (Mail for Exchange , ActiveSync) |
| Form: | Bar |
| Call Features: | Conference Call , Loudspeaker , Call Divert |
| Model Name: | Xperia E |
| Touch Screen: | Yes , Capacitive |
| SIM Type: | Single Sim , GSM |
| Model ID: | C1504 |
| In the Box: | Handset , Charger , Headset , User Manual , Battery , USB Cable |
Multimedia | |
| Sound Enhancement: | 3D Surround Sound |
| Sound Enhancement: | xLOUD Technology , 2 Mic Noise Suppression |
| Video Player: | Yes , Supports MP4 , H.263 , 3GPP , H.264 |
| FM: | Yes |
| Music Player: | Yes , Supports MIDI , eAAC , MP3 |
Camera | |
| Video Recording: | Yes |
| Video Recording: | 640 x 480 |
| Other Camera Features: | Album , Auto Focus , Geo-tagging , Self-timer , Image Editor |
| Zoom: | Digital Zoom - 4x |
| Rear Camera: | 3.2 MP |
Internet & Connectivity | |
| Audio Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| Preinstalled Browser: | Android |
| Bluetooth: | Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes |
| Navigation Technology: | A-GPS , Google Maps |
| Wifi: | Yes , 802.11 b/g/n |
| Internet Features: | |
| EDGE: | Yes , 237 kbps |
| GPRS: | Yes , 86 kbps |
| Tethering: | USB , Wi-fi Hotspot |
| USB Connectivity: | Yes , micro USB , v2 |
| DLNA: | Yes |
| 3G: | Yes , 7.2 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA |
Other Features | |
| Sensors: | Proximity Sensor |
| Sensors: | Accelerometer |
| Phone Book Memory: | Yes |
| SMS Memory: | Yes |
| Call Memory: | Yes |
| Important Apps: | Facebook , Instant Messaging , Gmail , Bookmarks , Google Play , Google , Google Voice , NeoReader Barcode Scanner , YouTube , Widgets , News and Weather Forecasts |
| Additional Features: | Walkman Application , Data Monitoring , HD Voice , PlayNow , TrackID , Handwriting Recognition , Predictive Text Input , MMS Enabled , 3D Games , Motion Gaming , Audio and Video Streaming , Alarm , Flight Mode , Calculator , Calendar , E-Manual , Media Go , Audio Recording , vCard , Voice Input |
Warranty | |
| Warranty Summary: | 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories |
Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 115.7 g |
| Size: | 11x113.5x61.8 mm |
Display | |
| Display Resolution: | HVGA |
| Display Resolution: | 320x480 Pixels |
| Other Display Features: | Pinch-to-Zoom , Multi-touch (Upto 2 Fingers Supported) , Auto Rotate , Scratch Resistant , Gesture Input |
| Display Type: | TFT LCD |
| Display Color: | 262 K |
| Display Size: | 3.5 inches |
Battery | |
| Talk Time (2G): | 6 hrs |
| Talk Time (3G): | 6 hrs |
| Standby Time (2G): | 530 hrs |
| Standby Time (3G): | 530 hrs |
| Capacity: | 1530 mAh |
Memory And Storage | |
| Expandable Memory Card Type: | microSD GB |
| Expandable Memory Capacity: | 32 GB |
| RAM: | 0.512 GB |
| Internal: | 4 GB |
Platform | |
| Operating Freq: | GSM - 850 |
| Operating Freq: | 900 , 1800 , 1900; UMTS - 2100 |
| User Interface: | Timescape |
| OS: | Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) |
| Processor Frequency: | 1 GHz |
| Processor: | Qualcomm Snapdragon |
Prachi's Review (A social butterfly)
The 3.5 inches display of the Sony Xperia E was the first thing that grabbed my attention. I prefer texting over talking but this screen size is way too cramped to do that easily. I can make pinching movements with my fingers on the screen of the Sony Xperia E to zoom in and zoom out images. I only have to flick my fingers on the screen to rotate images or turn pages of ebook because of the Multi-Touch technology. It's not that amazing to own a smartphone with Yes, 3.2 MP camera resolution. There are cheaper options available that too with better camera resolution. I click hundreds of cool pics with my smartphone and don't think the pictures will be so cool with this phone. My smartphone should be doing more than messaging, browsing and emails and that too simultaneously. I feel 2G networks are not reliable when it comes to this. I like the GPS feature, especially for new locations and traffic updates. I don't worry charging when I can charge my phone with the laptop; I can even transfer files with this. The 4 GB internal storage is really very less. If it can't save all my files then what good is it.