Sony Xperia E5: A Closer Look at Sony's 2016 Budget Phone; Review, Specs, Features and Price Details
An article detailing the different attributes of the newly released Sony Xperia E5
Along with the arrival of June was the release of Sony's 2016 Budget Phone- the Sony Xperia E5. The freshly released device with a price less than half of the previous Sony Xperia XA certainly turned some heads in the smartphone community, leading to the necessity of a review tackling its specs, features, price details, and much more.
UNBOXING
In accordance with a review by GSMArena, the Sony Xperia E5 comes with a microUSB cable and a plain A/C adapter.
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While the aesthetically pleasing box design doesn't really make up for the lack of fast charging, it certainly gives you and the phone an expensive and sophisticated feel.
THE PHONE
Weighing 147 grams, the seemingly thick handset feels just right when accompanied with its 144 x 69 x 8.2mm height.
Some may recognize its design to be somehow similar to the older Xperia Z5 with its slightly curved sides and rounded edges, along with the subtle curve of the back that makes handling it feel so smooth.
Near the top, the Xperia E5 sports an earpiece, a 5MP front camera, and a status LED positioned in the top left corner.
The microphone and speakers sit snugly behind a grille at the bottom right corner with the microUSB port in the middle, making it similar to the Xperia XA.
The volume rocker and power/lock keys can be found on the right side while the microSD slot and SIM card compartment are near the top on the left side, covered by a shared flap.
In the top left corner of the back of the phone sits a 13MP camera accompanied by a single-LED flash below it.
SPECS, FEATURES, AND PRICE DETAILS
Donning an IPS capacitive touch screen with 16M colors, 720 x 1280 pixel resolution, a multitouch feature that can handle up to 4 fingers, and a scratch-resistant glass, the price seems worth it.
According to GSMArena, it runs on Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow) with a Mediatek MT6735 chipset, a quad-core CPU, and Mali-T720MP2 for a GPU.
Its internal memory can hold up to 16 GB and 1.6 GB RAM, its microSD capable of storing up to 256 GB, more than sufficient for several albums of your favorite artists and some seasons of a few television series.
Supporting vibration and loudspeaker features, MP3, and WAV ringtones, it's accompanied by a 3.5mm jack which is the most common size when it comes to earphones or headsets.
It also supports WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, FM radio, and microUSB v2.0, supplying your internet and communication needs.
It has accelerometer, proximity, and compass sensors, messaging, and no Java, but it does sport your trusty HTML browser.
Inside is a non-removable Li-Ion 2700 mAh battery has an endurance rating of 47h.
Coming in two colors, namely graphite black and white, it gives the buyers a simple choice from two colors that will never get aesthetically old.
According to Fone Arena, the Sony Xperia E5 lands at an expected price of approximately $333.11, making it a fairly reasonable phone for a fairly reasonable price.
REVIEW
A quick review by Recombu comments on the phone's very little amount of stuttering and lag due to its seemingly competent processor.
Concerning viewing pleasure, it's said that the viewing angles and brightness levels match the Xperia XA, although the newer phone's display presents relatively warmer colours.
While there's no support for Sony's Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, which enhances photos through artificial means, Super Vivid mode that boosts color vibrancy, or Superior Auto mode, you get an auto function that focuses and takes a shot in very little time.
Shooting images and recording high definition videos at 30 fps can also be done using manual control.
Is it just another Budget Phone to be thrown in the bag, or is it the Budget Phone the masses have been waiting for?
