Sony Xperia E

Overview

One of the best entry-level Android smartphones

Overview of Sony Xperia E

In terms of convenience and affordability, few other Smartphones would be able to compete with the Sony Xperia E. The Xperia E is a dual-SIM Smartphone that comes preloaded with Android 4.0.4 OS.

Sony Xperia E Design and Build Quality

Sony Xperia E comes with a 3.5-inch, 256000 color capacitive touchscreen with a 320 x 480 HVGA resolution. The Smartphone measures 61.8 x 113.5 x 11 mm and weighs 116 grams. It has a 1 GHz Cortex A5 CPU, a Qualcomm MSM7227a chipset and an Adreno 200 GPU, giving it an edge when it comes to fast loading of apps. In terms of storage, Sony Xperia E rocks a 4GB internal memory, which can be expanded up to 32 GB using a micro SD. The handset utilizes a 1530 mAh Li-ion battery with 530 hours of standby mode and 378 minutes of talk time. The inward curvature of the handset’s backside makes it easy to hold and use. The texture on the other hand allows for a thorough grip. The clamorous plastic is nothing to write home about though.

User Interface and Comfort to Use Sony Xperia E

Some of the control features for the ease of use include touch control, multi touch and writing auto complete.

Telephony and Phonebook

The apps are stylishly placed within the handset. Contacts are easily accessible from both SIM cards as well as from the Google account. The phonebook allows you to search for both the picture and ring ID. The handset supports four key GSM frequencies for the ease of use in different countries. These are 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz.

Messaging and Emails

Messaging technologies include threaded SMS, IMAP, instant messaging, MMS, SMTP, POP3, Microsoft Exchange and IMAP. The handset has a virtual keyboard that makes it easy to input text.

Gallery, Photo Viewer and Video Player

The gallery has a digital camera, video recorder and a video player. The internal memory allows for the storage for a substantial amount of images and video recordings.

Sony Xperia E Music Player and FM Radio

The handset features a stereo FM radio with RDS. The music player comes with a wide range of features such as music recognition, album art cover and background playback and the audio quality is very good.

Sony Xperia E Camera and Image Quality

A 3.2 MP (2048 x 1536) resolution camera in Xperia E is ideal for standard snapshots where high quality is not a requirement. The camera has no flash or LED light.

Video Camera and Video Quality

Sony Xperia E dual allows for video recordings at a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels in its 30 fps VGA camera. This quality is however lower comparing with the current HD standards.

Sony Xperia E Connectivity Options

In terms of connectivity options, the handset offers Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR, WCDMA and HSPDA in 850, 900, 1900 and 2100 MHz frequencies, Wi-Fi hotspot and Wi-Fi b/g/n, GPRS, EDGE and Dual-band UMTS support.

Sony Xperia E Organizer and Other Utility Tools

As you probably expect, the handset standard organizer and utility tools including a calendar, alarm, and an organizer, just to mention a few.

Web Browser and Applications

Sony Xperia E utilizes an Android browser complete with a Google Play app.

Google Maps and GPS

The handset has both GPS and Google Maps.

Distinctive Features of Sony Xperia E

Quick web browsing made possible by the latest android platform.

Value for Money

The handset is currently retailing at, on average, Rs. 10,980 (approx., may vary) across India. The fact that it comes preloaded with some of the most advanced mobile phone features makes this price extremely appealing.

Verdict

The overall design of this handset makes it quite comfortable to use. The weight and the size put Sony Xperia E in its own league.