Sony Xperia E Dual Champagne, 4 GB
Detailed Review
Display
The Sony Xperia E Dual flaunts a display of 8.89 cms; approximately 3.5 inches. A resolution of HVGA, 320x480 pixels is provided by this smartphone. A TFT LCD display is offered by this device. This phone brings to you a 262 K colour display. 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. With the TFT LCD display of Sony Xperia E Dual, you get higher resolution without making concessions on the battery life. The LCD display of this smartphone will amaze you with its sharp picture quality. 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. A slightly bigger screen would work more in your favour than the size provided by this phone.Battery
The battery bids 530 hrs of standby time on 2G network. 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 of this smartphone that bids 6 hours of talk time on 2G network might be a concern area for heavy users. This phone clocks in 530 hrs of standby time on 3G network, under optimal scenario.Camera
As much fun it might be to click pictures, video recording is equally particularly pleasing. Megapixels are not the sole determiners of the quality of your images and videos. 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.General Features
The Sony Xperia E Dual packs in numerous is credited with such as Pushmail (Mail for Exchange, ActiveSync) for the all the travel fanatics out there. Like most of the typical smartphones in the market, the Sony Xperia E Dual sports a touch screen. Pre-loaded with a number of boasts of, this smartphone possesses dimensions of 11x113.5x61.8. With a moderate weight of 115.7 g,it pronmises to not weigh down on your pockets. Comes in Champagne body.Connectivity
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. 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. You get a Mini SIM with this phone. Whether it is about at par features or advanced features like Conference Call, Loudspeaker, Call Divert, this Sony Xperia E Dual smartphone is created with all such features in it. The smartphone audio needs are met by the 3.5 mm headphone jack. 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. This phone comes with a Dual Sim, GSM, GSM. On top of the mobile data, this device can additionally be connected to the internet via Wi-Fi. 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.Memory
Only basic utilities have the flexibility to be satisfied with such a low internal memory. With the 3D Surround Sound, xLOUD Technology, 2 Mic Noise Suppression possesses of the Sony Xperia E Dual, you have the flexibility to feast your eyes on an audio delight with calling as well as with music. Multimedia FM is a refreshing change from the set loop of your playlists. 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. Stay off graphic intensive games and applications and the lower internal RAM of this smartphone will meet requirements. The Sony Xperia E Dual is absolutely compatible with the microSD, which have the flexibility to help you boost the internal storage of the device.Performance
The operating platform in this Sony Xperia E Dual delivers at a frequency of GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100 GHz. The typical operating system android makes sure the latest apps and trends are available to you. The Android v4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system is the one delivering the awesome performance. Equipped with a 1 GHz processor frequency, the Sony Xperia E Dual bids a power packed performance. 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 Dual are able to meet the speed requirements of most of the typical apps without any trouble. A Qualcomm Snapdragon platform processor is featured in this device.Mr. Ajmera's Review (A business user)
If there is one thing absolutely vital in my smartphone apart from great call management, is it being able to download and edit most email attachments; and much more such as Pushmail (Mail for Exchange, ActiveSync) present in this device. No point fidgeting with a screen that poses real difficulty both while watching videos and typing on the cramped keyboard, the portability that is offered by the smaller screen seems futile against the little value it offers with respect to functionality. Not an hour goes by without my phone ringing, that's why I always go for something like the Sony Xperia E Dual that has all the advanced features to ease the communication. Although I am not so much into file sharing via Bluetooth as I am more of an email guy, but it is quite essential for hands-free calling. I am constantly on the move, even if most of the travel routes are familiar, the GPS navigation in the Sony Xperia E Dual is quite reliable and reassuring.Mrs. Iyer's Review (A homemaker)
The size of the Sony Xperia E Dual makes it extremely portable, but with its tiny and cramped keypad it's really not of much use to me. I like enlarging the images and text on the screen, which I do quite often, using my fingers instead of fidgeting with the settings and multi-touch on this phone allows me to do it. I never let a special occasion pass by without recording it, right from cake cutting to dinner parties; and the Sony Xperia E Dual with good recording features is really good for me. I don't like the camera in particular, and I won't be buying the Sony Xperia E Dual, however good the other features might be. Smartphones with larger memory is always preferred by me; this phone can't even hold images and videos which I save in a single week. I always feel the more the better when it comes to smartphone storage and I would always chose the Sony Xperia E Dual with expandable memory against any other smartphones that are overpriced and overloaded with confusing features.Ishan's Review (A geek)
Although the display looks great, the tiny screen size is too awkward to please the gamer or the ardent bookworm in me. I definitely need a multi-touch screen to zoom in or out on the gaming action and even flick the ebook pages. Well, the frequency never bothered me so much with reading, but gaming on this 1 GHz device is a nightmare. I wouldn't recommend such a low RAM even for the most amateur gamer; in fact for anyone. No clue what's the point of storage which can't even make enough room for my apps, leave alone my books and games. Even if your smartphone offers good amount of internal storage, extendable memory never hurts and is good to know that there's room left if you need.Technical Specification
General Features | |
| Brand: | Sony |
| Business Features: | Pushmail (Mail for Exchange , ActiveSync) |
| Handset Color: | Champagne |
| Form: | Bar |
| SIM Size: | Mini SIM |
| Call Features: | Conference Call , Loudspeaker , Call Divert |
| Model Name: | Xperia E Dual |
| Touch Screen: | Yes , Capacitive |
| SIM Type: | Dual Sim , GSM , GSM |
| Model ID: | C1604 |
Camera | |
| Video Recording: | Yes |
| Video Recording: | 640 x 480 |
| Other Camera Features: | Geo-tagging , Self Timer , Touch Capture , Auto Focus , Night Scene , Sports , White Balance , Album , Image Editor |
| Zoom: | Digital Zoom - 4x |
| Rear Camera: | 3.2 MP |
Multimedia | |
| Video Player: | Yes |
| Video Player: | Supports H.263 , 3GPP , MP4 , H.264 , AMR |
| Sound Enhancement: | 3D Surround Sound , xLOUD Technology , 2 Mic Noise Suppression |
| Music Player: | Yes , Supports eAAC , WAV , MIDI , MP3 |
| FM: | Yes |
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 |
| Internet Features: | |
| Wifi: | Yes , 802.11 b/g/n |
| GPRS: | Yes , 86 kbps |
| EDGE: | Yes , 237 kbps |
| USB Connectivity: | Yes , micro USB , v2 |
| Tethering: | USB , Wi-fi Hotspot |
| 3G: | Yes , 7.2 Mbps HSDPA |
| DLNA: | Yes |
Other Features | |
| Sensors: | Ambient Light Sensor |
| Sensors: | Accelerometer , Proximity Sensor |
| Phone Book Memory: | Yes |
| Call Memory: | Yes |
| SMS 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: | MMS Enabled , Predictive Text Input , Handwriting Recognition , HD Voice , 3D Games , Motion Gaming , Audio and Video Streaming , Alarm , Flight Mode , Calculator , Calendar , E-Manual , Setup Wizard , Media Go , DRM , Walkman Application , Data Roaming , Barring Calls , Multiple Windows , Auto-filling Text , Predictive Text Input , Handwriting Recognition , HD Voice , 3D Games , Motion Ga |
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 Size: | 3.5 inches |
| Display Color: | 262 K |
Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 115.7 g |
| Size: | 11x113.5x61.8 mm |
Warranty | |
| Warranty Summary: | 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories |
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 (Ice Cream Sandwich) , Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) |
| Processor Frequency: | 1 GHz |
| Processor: | Qualcomm Snapdragon |
Prachi's Review (A social butterfly)
For me the 3.5 inches display is the first thing I noticed in the Sony Xperia E Dual. I love texting and all my friends too prefer texting over talking, so I find the screen size of the Sony Xperia E Dual very cramped. I can zoom in or zoom out images with pinching movements of my fingers on the screen of the Sony Xperia E Dual. And flick my fingers to rotate images or turn pages of ebook; that's why the Multi-Touch technology is really nice. Yes, 3.2 MP is not that great camera resolution. There are so many smartphones with better megapixels sometimes even cheaper than this phone. I love clicking pictures with my smartphone and this one doesn't seem up for it. My smartphone should do a lot of things simultaneously and not just basic messaging, emails and browsing. And the 2G network is too slow to do anything more than that. I can now travel to almost any new place or location with the built-in GPS and it is great help during various emergencies, traffic updates or navigation issues. I always forget charging my phone so USB charging via my laptop is really a good option for me and sometimes I even use this port to transfer music and images. The internal storage in the Sony Xperia E Dual is quite stingy with the tiny 4 GB. I don't know what it is good for when it can hardly hold any of my media files.