Sony does get pretty heavy competition from several other big names in the realm of Android smartphones. Even so, this Japanese manufacturer remained faithful to launch new products ranging from premium grade to middle to bottom, including in Indonesia. With a complete product line, Sony hopes to always maintain its presence in the market. One of the latest series that recently present in the country is the Xperia E4 Dual. We were interested to explore further what Xperia ability E4. Xperia E4 using white box that contains its own smartphone, charger and USB cable, plus a headset. Keep in mind that the items that we hold is a product demo, not a final version is released in the market. There is a possibility of the sales package obtained by the different users that we review this time.
When you first hold it, this smartphone feels solid despite the plastic material is so thick felt. The body is wide enough armed with a 5-inch IPS screen of 540 × 960. Looks a bit thicker (10.5 mm) with a weight of 144 grams. The design itself is not rigid with curvy corners. According to the company, the Xperia E4 devoted to their young users aged 15 to 23 years. Sony immerse MediaTek MT6582 SoC with quad-core Cortex-A7 1.3GHz speed and GPU Mali-400MP2 and 1GB of RAM to support the performance. Full 8GB of internal memory with a microSD slot. Additionally, dual-SIM smartphone (micro) also has a 5 megapixel camera on the back and 2-megapixel on the front. Some standard features such as WiFi, Bluetooth 4.1, and FM radio remain available.
For matters of power, Sony entrust non-removable 2300mAh battery to support Xperia E4. All operated by the Android OS 4.4.4 KitKat. Before discussing about performance, we consider first what are the contents of the box Sony Xperia E4. Armed with Android 4.4.4 KitKat, Sony still relies on a unique user interface Xperia series. Modifications themes, wallpapers, and various widgets on the Home remains easy to do. In addition, Xperia E4 also embedded applications built like Sony Select, PlayStation, Track ID, Smart Connect, Xperia Care Support, and Party Share. Especially for Party Share, the application allows one to share music playlists with other users in real-time without having to connect to the Internet.
As in the majority of Android smartphone, the Sony Xperia E4 did not forget to provide a variety of multimedia features. This smartphone has been able to play video files with MP4 and Xvid format. As for the audio business has supported formats MP3, eAAC +, WAV, WMA and FLAC. ClearAudio + and equalizer there for users who want to adjust the sound according to his wishes. FM Radio did not forget to be provided for those users who like to listen to local radio broadcasts. Sony Xperia E4 Dual equipped with a powerful 2300mAh battery. We did a test with our video playback loop until the battery runs out. The result of this smartphone capable of burning for 8 hours 59 minutes. Please note that the Xperia E4 equipped with Power Management feature to conserve battery life.
Targeting ages 15 to 23 years, Sony Xperia E4 Dual indeed a pretty attractive option. Availability features such as Party Share and interesting effects on a smartphone camera app makes it appear sufficiently complete to meet all standard requirements as well as entertainment for young children. Moreover, the price offered is still pretty affordable (in the product line of Sony) although it certainly will face severe competition from other brands in the same range. The performance is nothing special about the Xperia E4. Use MediaTek MT6582 SoC itself feels less attractive. Nevertheless, the performance of Xperia E4 Dual itself still feels smooth and comfortable enough to use for daily activities. Combination with 1GB of RAM make this smartphone makes it possible to run a variety of applications in the Android smoothly.
One other drawback we encountered was too narrow micro-SIM slot. We have difficulties when inserting and removing a micro-SIM card from its place. But it must be remembered, the goods we review the product demo. There is a possibility Xperia E4 Dual on the market do not have the same problem. In conclusion, Xperia smartphone E4 Dual is interesting in its class, especially for big fans of Sony products that seek affordable and reliable device. However if you feel the price of $222 less fit with the specifications and features that are available, there are still many smartphones from other brands in a range equivalent to not less lucrative offers.
When you first hold it, this smartphone feels solid despite the plastic material is so thick felt. The body is wide enough armed with a 5-inch IPS screen of 540 × 960. Looks a bit thicker (10.5 mm) with a weight of 144 grams. The design itself is not rigid with curvy corners. According to the company, the Xperia E4 devoted to their young users aged 15 to 23 years. Sony immerse MediaTek MT6582 SoC with quad-core Cortex-A7 1.3GHz speed and GPU Mali-400MP2 and 1GB of RAM to support the performance. Full 8GB of internal memory with a microSD slot. Additionally, dual-SIM smartphone (micro) also has a 5 megapixel camera on the back and 2-megapixel on the front. Some standard features such as WiFi, Bluetooth 4.1, and FM radio remain available.
For matters of power, Sony entrust non-removable 2300mAh battery to support Xperia E4. All operated by the Android OS 4.4.4 KitKat. Before discussing about performance, we consider first what are the contents of the box Sony Xperia E4. Armed with Android 4.4.4 KitKat, Sony still relies on a unique user interface Xperia series. Modifications themes, wallpapers, and various widgets on the Home remains easy to do. In addition, Xperia E4 also embedded applications built like Sony Select, PlayStation, Track ID, Smart Connect, Xperia Care Support, and Party Share. Especially for Party Share, the application allows one to share music playlists with other users in real-time without having to connect to the Internet.
As in the majority of Android smartphone, the Sony Xperia E4 did not forget to provide a variety of multimedia features. This smartphone has been able to play video files with MP4 and Xvid format. As for the audio business has supported formats MP3, eAAC +, WAV, WMA and FLAC. ClearAudio + and equalizer there for users who want to adjust the sound according to his wishes. FM Radio did not forget to be provided for those users who like to listen to local radio broadcasts. Sony Xperia E4 Dual equipped with a powerful 2300mAh battery. We did a test with our video playback loop until the battery runs out. The result of this smartphone capable of burning for 8 hours 59 minutes. Please note that the Xperia E4 equipped with Power Management feature to conserve battery life.
Targeting ages 15 to 23 years, Sony Xperia E4 Dual indeed a pretty attractive option. Availability features such as Party Share and interesting effects on a smartphone camera app makes it appear sufficiently complete to meet all standard requirements as well as entertainment for young children. Moreover, the price offered is still pretty affordable (in the product line of Sony) although it certainly will face severe competition from other brands in the same range. The performance is nothing special about the Xperia E4. Use MediaTek MT6582 SoC itself feels less attractive. Nevertheless, the performance of Xperia E4 Dual itself still feels smooth and comfortable enough to use for daily activities. Combination with 1GB of RAM make this smartphone makes it possible to run a variety of applications in the Android smoothly.
One other drawback we encountered was too narrow micro-SIM slot. We have difficulties when inserting and removing a micro-SIM card from its place. But it must be remembered, the goods we review the product demo. There is a possibility Xperia E4 Dual on the market do not have the same problem. In conclusion, Xperia smartphone E4 Dual is interesting in its class, especially for big fans of Sony products that seek affordable and reliable device. However if you feel the price of $222 less fit with the specifications and features that are available, there are still many smartphones from other brands in a range equivalent to not less lucrative offers.