Sony Xperia E Explained

Sony Xperia E
Codename:Nanhu
Manufacturer:Sony
Series:Xperia
Modelnumber:
  • Single SIM: C1504/5
  • Dual SIM: C1604/5
Networks:
  • GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
  • UMTS HSPA 850 (Band V), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) in the Americas
  • UMTS HSPA 900 (Band VIII), 2100 (Band I) in regions other than the Americas.
Released:March 2013
Discontinued:October 2014
Predecessor:Sony Xperia miro
Sony Xperia tipo
Successor:Sony Xperia E1
Related:Sony Xperia J
Type:Smartphone
Form:Slate
Size:113.5 x 61.8 x 11 mm
Weight:115.7 g
Os:Android 4.1.1 Jellybean
Experimental version of Firefox OS[1]
Root Access:Yes, via 3rd-party program
Unrestricted Bootloader:No, but unlockable
Soc:Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A
Cpu:1.008 GHz single-core
Gpu:Adreno 200, 245 MHz
Memory:512 MB RAM (409 MB available to user)
Storage:750 MB phone storage, 4 GB internal SD card (2 GB available to user)
Memory Card:microSD up to 32 GB
Battery:1500 mAh Li-ion (5.6 Wh)
Input:Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, up to 2 fingers
GPS, Touch-screen keyboard, Microphone, Accelerometer, hardware keys
Display:3.5inches 320×480 pixels, TFT, Scratch-resistant glass
Rear Camera:3.15 MP
Sound:Built-in speaker, 3.5mm stereo audio jack
Connectivity:Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR with A2DP
aGPS
DLNA
Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Other:Wi-Fi hotspot, USB tethering
Sar:maximum 1.40 W/kg (ag)
References:[2]
Colors:Black, White and Red

The Sony Xperia E (C1504/5, 1604/5) was an Android smartphone manufactured by Sony Corporation. The phone was released in March 2013, and is available in single and dual SIM variants.[3] [4]

Core hardware

Xperia E is powered by a 1.008 GHz single core Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) processor. The phone has an internal storage of 750 MB, a built-in non-removable 4 GB SD card, (of which 2 GB is accessible by the user) and also supports a Micro SD memory card up to 32 GB. The phone has 512 MB of RAM, of which approximately 409 MB is available to the user. It also has an Adreno 200 GPU, clocked to 245 MHz.[3] [5] [6]

Display

Xperia E has a 3.5 inch TFT capacitive scratch-resistant touch-screen that supports multi-touch up to 2 fingers. The display has a 320 x 480 pixel resolution, and supports 262,000 colours.

Software

Xperia E runs on Android 4.1.1 Jellybean, with the proprietary Timescape User Interface of Sony.

Other features

Xperia E has a 3.15 MP rear camera, that can capture still photos and videos. It does not have a front camera. It also has Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR with A2DP, Assisted GPS and Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n. It supports 3G HSDPA mobile data up to 7.2 Mbps, 2G EDGE up to 237 kbit/s, and 2G GPRS up to 68 kbit/s.[3]
At the time of discontinuation, the price was $170 AUD for the single SIM variant.[7]

Notes and References

  1. News: Sony begins exploring Firefox OS, dares Xperia E owners to experiment with new ROM. Edgar. Alvarez. Engadget. 27 February 2013. 24 October 2014.
  2. Sony Xperia E: SAR Information Pamphlet
  3. Web site: Sony Xperia E - Full phone specifications . Gsmarena.com . 2013-09-20.
  4. Web site: Sony Xperia E dual - Full phone specifications . Gsmarena.com . 2013-09-20.
  5. Web site: Xperia E : Xperia™ Smartphones : Smartphones : Sony India . Sony.co.in . 2013-09-20 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053950/http://www.sony.co.in/product/xperia+e . 21 September 2013 . dmy-all .
  6. Web site: Nanhu_WP_Book.book . PDF. sonymobile.com . 2013-09-20.
  7. Web site: Xperia E single : Handsets : Smartphones : Sony Australia. 24 October 2014.