Sony Xperia E5

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The Sony Xperia E5 was launched in June 2016. The smartphone comes with a 5,0 inch screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.

This Sony is powered by a MediaTek MT6735 64-bit chip with a 1,3 GHz Quad-Core processor. This chipset has a quad-core processor with 1536 MB RAM. With a thickness of 6.9 millimeters, the device is very thin, there are not many devices thinner than this. This phone only weighs 147 grams.

The Xperia E5 has a 12,8 megapixel camera, it means that the camera is capable of capturing detailed images without the added cost and complexity of a higher megapixel count. This can be useful if you want to take high-resolution photos that you can zoom in on or crop without losing too much detail, but you don't need the very highest level of image quality. In general, having this amount of megapixels can provide a good balance of image quality and affordability. You can also use the 5 megapixel selfie camera for video calling, for example.

Pros

• 12,8 megapixel camera
• Quad core processor
• Very thin with 6.9 millimeters
• HSDPA, LTE support for super fast internet

Negatives

• With a 2700 mAh battery you may have to recharge in between

Call & data functions

The Sony Xperia E5 supports frequencies from international networks with which you can use the fast LTE network. The speed of LTE is perfect for intensive use of internet on the road where the speed does not differ much from home. Please note that it is very fast and you do not take out a small data plan, because the data is used up before you realize it. You can also connect via WiFi at home or at the office.

Memory and connection options

The Sony Xperia E5 has 1536 MB of RAM (1.5 GB) and 16 GB internal storage . Expandable memory: microSD up to 64 GB. There is a USB connection, you can use this to exchange data with your laptop or to charge your device. Connecting Bluetooth headsets or car kits is no problem.

Do you take a lot of photos and videos? Then the storage of 16 GB is less suitable. You may need to clean your phone after a while. Furthermore, there are of course possibilities to expand storage in the cloud, such as with Google Drive or Dropbox.

Screen & operation

The phone is operated via the large 5,0 inch touchscreen.The Sony Xperia E5 can display up to a 16 millions colors. This screen has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. With 293 pixels per inch, this HD screen is sharp and easy to read. It also takes less effort to look at it for a long time.

Operating system

Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). The major changes compared to the previous version are

• New permission system There are changes to the display and execution of app permissions
• New API Improvements for a fingerprint scanner should it be present on the device
• New App drawer New improved display of the app list
• Visual voicemail Ability to access voicemails without calling voicemail. (depending on provider support)
• Rotation of the home screen This option comes standard with Android 6 Marshmallow
• Status bar icons Ability to remove or add status bar icons
• Android pay New option to deal with your phone
• Standby time Improvement of the standby time