Sony xperia e1 dual purple
Arinushkin Andrey
16.04.2014 | 23:15
Advantages: - the most significant advantage of the model is the additional hardware Walkman key, synchronized with the player of the same name in the firmware. Allows you to turn on/off/switch music in the playlist without taking your hand out of your pocket! - the Walkman player correctly reads tags and sorts tracks, looks beautiful(!), has a good visualizer(!) and a bunch of proprietary gadgets regarding sound. The only thing you might not like is the volume; although it generally sounds loud, by modern standards it is not in the forefront, although there will certainly not be a shortage. - the case is not only made of pleasant plastic (although someone has already called it cheap), but also the design does not let us down. My copy white, and attracts attention - not a banal black box. - the Stamina energy saving function is really useful, I use it all the time with rare exceptions (when Wi-Fi is needed), with it the phone consumes approximately 30% of the charge per day (this includes 1-1.5 hours of player or radio, 7-8 calls for 6-8 minutes and a few SMS, about 5-6, I don’t go online). - a convenient operating system shell, simple and tasteful, compared to basic Android it’s generally super, although there are minimal changes. - keeps a good connection, there were no problems at all, audibility is worthy of all praise - both you and you can be heard perfectly. - charges relatively quickly, and there is a progress indicator on the front panel. - the lock key on the side makes the phone convenient for both hands (left-handed people will especially appreciate it after most models; right-handed people, I believe, won’t cringe either). - maps and navigation work quite quickly. - Wi-Fi reception is also good, the connection is not lost and the reception is stable. - SIM cards are the most common; although in all the descriptions so far there have been microsymbols, but in fact there will be no problems with moving it to another device.
Disadvantages: - the disadvantages, oddly enough, are also plastic. Despite the pleasant roughness, you can accidentally drop your phone. I didn’t drop it myself, but I feel like there’s an opportunity. - SIM cards on the screen are indicated by the same color, and you cannot change the color of one of them by any means (without opening the codes, of course), although there is a much easier detail: the phone remembers the card with which a call is made to a specific subscriber, and next time it makes a button half as large, a hint of sorts. - not enough RAM, of course, although in principle nothing slows it down (I don’t play games). - sometimes the sensor’s reaction is strange, there are false positives along the edge of the case (since the case is 4 millimeters wider than the screen towards the side edge, you can accidentally touch it with your palm). - there is no native protective film on the display, although this is a small thing, but still. - the camera does not have autofocus and behaves strangely in auto mode (it selects settings that do not correspond to the lighting, photographers will immediately correct it manually, but the uninitiated will spit, although there are no barriers to photographing any schedule, in short, Instagram does not shine). - there are no customizable profiles, although you can quickly set them to vibrate or remove alerts altogether. The volume of the signal is regulated by the same volume rocker as the player, although their levels are in no way related to each other.
As a result, I will say that the pros outweigh the cons by an order of magnitude. The overall rating is five minus, for the main profile (music) there will be no analogues for a long time, both in terms of price and in terms of functionality and quality - there are no keys like the well-known Xpress Music on smartphones anywhere else. Yes, the screen is not the largest and not of the top level, but this is not a problem, and quite the opposite - it is convenient to carry in your pocket, which, coupled with the peculiarities of the energy base, only expands its mobility. Well, and the camera, yes. There is no frontal one and the existing one is rather weak, but this does not bother me in any way. I recommend purchasing to those who care about the player and ease of use.
Description
The Sony Xperia E1 Dual smartphone delivers a rugged design, a large four-inch display, smart technology and powerful sound in a signature Sony design. The device features long battery life and exceptional music capabilities.
Dual core processor. Sony Xperia E1 Dual is equipped with the most powerful asynchronous processor in its class with a frequency of 1.2 GHz. Both of its cores start and shut down independently of each other, and the user receives exactly the power that is needed in the current situation, without unnecessary battery consumption.
Everything is on a 4-inch display. The smartphone has a large 4-inch display, which was created using Sony TV technology adapted for a mobile phone. The device delivers crisp, true-to-life colors and sharp images on a WVGA display with a resolution of 800x480 pixels.
Music capabilities of Walkman. The Sony Xperia E1 Dual supports xLOUD audio enhancement technology, and its large speaker can play music at up to 100 dB. Plus, the combination of ClearAudio+ and Clear Bass audio technologies delivers crystal-clear sound for an explosive party experience.
STAMINA mode. Android smartphones consume a lot of power even when not in active use. A special STAMINA mode protects the Sony Xperia E1 Dual from wasting battery power. It recognizes when the display is not in use and automatically turns off unnecessary features while keeping important notifications intact. As soon as the user presses the power button, all functions are activated again.
The world's best smartphone in its class. Rugged design, large display, smart technology and powerful sound
The most powerful smartphone processor in its class
Want to get the most out of your Sony smartphone? Meet our smartphone with two SIM cards, Xperia E1 Dual. The Xperia E1 Dual features Sony's signature design and is designed for an active lifestyle. Welcome to the world of smartphones with a premium interface, lightning-fast processor speed, long battery life and an exceptional music listening experience through the Walkman app.
Powerful sound for the best parties - anywhere
The Xperia E1 Dual smartphone opens up incredible, mind-blowing listening possibilities. It supports xLOUD audio enhancement technology from Sony. And its speaker is capable of playing music with a power of up to 100 dB. In addition, we have added ClearAudio+ and Clear Bass features. The combination of these Sony audio technologies results in crystal clear sound for an explosive party experience.
Always on the right wave
It's powerful and reliable enough to take you everywhere. This new smartphone Sony Xperia with dual SIM cards allows you to stay connected wherever you are. Easily manage your playlist without interrupting your work. With motion control, you just shake your device to shuffle songs.
Receive calls on both SIM cards
Dual SIM smartphones provide many benefits. They help you separate work and play and manage calls more efficiently. Our new feature allows you to use two SIM cards at the same time, meaning while you are on a call on one SIM card, you can answer a call on the other instead of having it go to voicemail. This means you can put one call on hold and answer another. This way you will never miss any call. Dual SIM support is activated during phone setup. If you plan to insert a second card later, you can always configure it in the “Options” menu.
Everything on a 4-inch display
Meet your friends. Play games while waiting for the bus. Watch the video. All this is on the display of your smartphone. The Xperia E1 Dual has a large 4-inch display, which was created using all the experience of developing Sony TVs. Our experts have optimized TV technologies for mobile phones. What happened? A smartphone with two SIM cards and a high-quality display that can reproduce clear, realistic colors.
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Put it on display. Proudly.
The distinctive design of the Xperia E1 Dual brings you the full potential of a Sony smartphone. The unique color design gives it a special splendor. This dual SIM smartphone won't put a dent in your wallet. At the same time, it has an excellent solid appearance.
The most budget model in the Xperia line
The Japanese company Sony Mobile is so prolific that not a month goes by without us reviewing one of the company's latest mobile products. Most often we consider devices from the flagship Xperia Z line, since they are the most interesting for having the most modern technologies and functions. In addition, the Japanese are simultaneously releasing no less interesting, and in some ways even more balanced, mobile new products from the Xperia T series. Last month we published detailed review smartphone Sony Xperia T3, which turned out to be perhaps one of the most remarkable tablet phones this season. Today it’s time to look even lower and evaluate what the Japanese are ready to offer to those who purchase the most budget-friendly solutions.
Currently, one of the cheapest smartphones from Sony is the Xperia E1 - a very simple device in terms of technical and hardware characteristics, but, nevertheless, also belonging to the Xperia line and running on Android. The Sony Xperia E1 smartphone can no longer be called a new product; it has been sold on the Russian market since spring, but we only got our hands on it now. Let's see what Sony is ready to offer its customers in the budget segment, and whether it is worth turning to its products at all if you are looking for an economical option for yourself.
Main characteristics of Sony Xperia E1 (model D2005)
| Sony Xperia E1 | Motorola Moto E | Megafon Optima | |
| Screen | 4″, TN | 4.3″, IPS | 4″, IPS |
| Permission | 800×480, 233 ppi | 960×540, 256 ppi | 800×480, 233 ppi |
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (2 ARM Cortex-A7 cores) @1.2 GHz | MediaTek MT6572Q (2 cores ARM Cortex-A7) @1.3 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 302 | Adreno 302 | Mali-400MP |
| RAM | 512 MB | 1 GB | 512 MB |
| Flash memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory card support | microSD | microSD | microSD |
| operating system | Google Android 4.3 | Google Android 4.4 | Google Android 4.2 |
| Battery | removable, 1700 mAh | non-removable, 1980 mAh | removable, 1300 mAh |
| Cameras | rear (3 MP; video 480p) | rear (5 MP; video 480p) | rear (3 MP) |
| Dimensions | 118×62×12 mm, 120 g | 125×65×12.3 mm, 142 g | 122×64×12 mm, 112 g |
| average price | T-10670967 | T-10963049 | T-10601038 |
| Sony Xperia E1 offers | L-10670967-10 | ||
- SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 200, 1.2 GHz, 2 ARM Cortex-A7 cores
- GPU Adreno 302
- Operating system Android 4.3
- Touch display TN, 4″, 800×480, 233 ppi
- RAM(RAM) 512 MB, internal memory 4 GB
- Communication GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
- Communication 3G UMTS/HSPA+ 900, 2100 MHz
- HSPA+ data transfer up to 21 Mbps
- Bluetooth 4.0
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
- GPS/Glonass
- Camera 3 MP
- Battery 1700 mAh
- Dimensions 118x62.4x12 mm
- Weight 120 g
Contents of delivery
The Sony Xperia E1 smartphone, like its predecessors in the budget series, is sold in a very simple, cheap in appearance and structure packaging made of thick, rough white cardboard. The box is not large in size, and its shape does not at all resemble the flat thin cardboard boxes standard for Sony mobile products. Inside there are a couple of compartments with a sparse set of accessories.
The kit consists of a compact charger, a Micro-USB connecting cable, a wired stereo headset with a thin round wire without vacuum ear pads, and a small stack of paper documentation.
Appearance and ease of use
The design of the Sony Xperia E1 smartphone is very simple, but when you take this device in your hands, for some reason it still invisibly emanates nobility - such a thing is pleasant to hold, this is not a Chinese craft a quick fix. Obviously, well-selected materials, their quality, colors, and the design of the device - although minimalistic, are still stylish in some sense. In a word, the smartphone turned out to be nice, more interesting than its predecessors in the Xperia E series. However, the design and appearance The devices are somehow not configured.
There is something in the design of this smartphone from children's plastic toys: either the blown round shapes of the rather thick and voluminous body have an effect, or the matte plastic with multi-colored inserts. But the fact remains: Sony smartphone The Xperia E1 looks more like a children's toy simulating a mobile device than a real serious “adult” product. At least, this is the feeling you get after getting acquainted with the purple version of the Xperia E1, which has black inserts on the sides.
The Sony Xperia E1 is very small in size, even smaller than the notorious “old” Apple iPhone, smaller than which, it would seem, you can’t find a mobile device anymore. Accordingly, the smartphone fits easily into any hand, even a woman’s, and there is a place for it in a pocket of any size.
The materials used to make the case are solid plastic, there is no trace of metal here. All surfaces - the back cover, all the side edges, and inserts on the sides - are all made of the same rough matte hard plastic without a rubberized effect. Accordingly, the device is held well in the hand, does not slip, and there are practically no fingerprints left on its surfaces.
The weight of the Sony Xperia E1 is quite consistent with the dimensions of this little one - the device is quite light, feels comfortable in the hand, and does not weigh down your pockets either. Due to the wide, rough matte sides, it is convenient to grip it with your fingers and lift it from a hard surface (for example, from a table).
The slot in the bottom end, which is visible in the picture, is a ledge made in order to pry the back cover with a fingernail. It also doubles as a fastener for a strap or keychain. The cover is made of hard plastic, it is removable, can be easily removed from the body, but holds quite firmly on its plastic latches during operation.
The wide battery covers most of the internal space of the case, so the SIM card slot here had to be placed under the battery the old fashioned way. It is worth noting that in addition to standard solution With one SIM card, there is also a modification on sale that is designed to work with two cards. As for the memory card slot, it is not located under the battery, but you still won’t be able to replace the card without removing the battery. The SIM card here is used in Mini-SIM format, a memory card can be installed with a capacity of up to 32 GB, the slots do not have spring-loaded gripping mechanisms, the cards are held in them due to clamping contacts.
There are fewer elements on the back surface of the smartphone than usual. There is a camera window here, but it does not have an LED flash, which automatically deprives the owner of the opportunity to take high-quality pictures with the camera in dark rooms. However, the capabilities of the camera built here are such that there is no need to talk about any quality at all (more on that a little later). In a word, you don’t so much regret the lack of a flash for shooting, but rather the fact that your smartphone cannot be used as a flashlight, and this is sometimes very useful.
The speaker grille, located at the bottom of the rear panel, is an array of round holes of various diameters made in the cover itself. The grille looks quite nice and even somewhat stylish, quite consistent with the image of an expensive “electronic toy”.
There are no hardware buttons on the front panel - neither mechanical nor touch. Respectively, Bottom part under the glass it is not occupied with anything and performs only a decorative function. Sometimes, however, in this place, a thin strip of indicator light lights up with a soft light - a kind of proprietary “color music” that accompanies viewing photos, videos, and listening to musical compositions. The indicator is traditionally able to adjust its color to the overall color of the displayed image, for example a photograph or the cover of the track being played.
At the top of the front panel there is a slot cut in the protective glass for sound to exit from the speaker, but for some reason it does not have the usual grille that covers the hole from dust. Surely, over time, a sloppy pile of dirt will accumulate here, which will be impossible to clean out by any means. You won’t find the usual front camera peephole here, which is extremely rare in modern solutions. But there is such a useful element as an LED notification indicator - it shines with a dim dot, signaling the charging status and incoming events.
Both standard mechanical control keys (on/off and volume) are located on the right side of the Sony Xperia E1, next to each other. The buttons are large enough to be easily felt blindly, the key travel is short but distinct, and in general there are no complaints about the smartphone’s controls.
There is another mechanical key on the Sony Xperia E1 body - it is located on the top end. This button is used to quickly call up and manipulate the Walkman music player, which is clearly signaled by the corresponding corporate logo on the button. However, out of habit, the finger is drawn to press this particular key to unlock - exactly in the same place the power key is traditionally located on the Apple iPhone.
The Walkman button has expanded functionality: when pressed once, the player turns on and starts playing the current song; when pressed twice, it goes to the next song, and if you hold the button and shake the smartphone, the tracks will be played in a shuffled order (Shuffle).
The universal Micro-USB connector is located on the side of the device. Unfortunately, it does not support OTG (USB Host) mode, so external devices cannot be connected to the Sony Xperia E1. The audio output for headphones with a standard diameter of 3.5 mm is embedded in the top end. Not far from it, on the back surface, you can see the hole for the second, auxiliary microphone. The Sony Xperia E1 does not have plugs on the connectors, since the device is not protected against immersion in water. This has its advantages: owners do not have to open the lid every time they need to insert the Micro-USB plug to charge the device.
As for the color variety of Sony Xperia E1 smartphones released for sale, there are three traditional options for Sony mobile devices: you can choose a white, black or purple body. In any option, including white, the front panel under the glass still remains black, which is also in Sony style. In addition, all four side plastic inserts at the ends of the device remain black. If we talk about the influence of color on perception, then the most attractive, attractive and stylish in this series is the white device with black inserts. The black turned out to be completely monochromatic, and therefore somehow nondescript, and the purple, as mentioned above, resembles a children's electronic toy. But all this, naturally, remains a matter of personal taste and color preferences.
Screen
The Sony Xperia E1 smartphone is equipped with a poor-quality TN display, which is one of the weakest points of this device. The physical dimensions of the display are 52x87 mm, diagonal - 4 inches. The screen resolution in pixels is 800x480, the pixel density is 233 ppi, which is quite low.
The display brightness has both manual and automatic adjustment, the latter based on the operation of the light sensor. The smartphone also has a proximity sensor that blocks the screen when you bring the smartphone to your ear. Multi-touch technology allows you to process only 2 simultaneous touches. In bright sunlight, the screen becomes quite blind.
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Detailed examination using measuring instruments conducted by the editor of the “Monitors” and “Projectors and TV” sections Alexey Kudryavtsev. Here is his expert opinion on the screen of the sample under study.
The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface that is scratch-resistant. Judging by the brightness of reflected objects, the anti-glare properties of the screen are much worse than those of the Google Nexus 7 (2013) (we will compare it with it below). The surface of the matrix itself under the glass is slightly matte, so the screen reflects both direct light sources (by the outer surface) and diffuse light (by the surface of the matrix), this reduces readability in conditions of strong external illumination. For clarity, here is a photograph in which a white surface is reflected in the switched off screens of both devices (Sony Xperia E1 is easy to distinguish, since it is smaller):
The gray surface of the Sony Xperia E1 screen confirms what was written above. The reflection in the screen doubles, which suggests the presence of an air gap between the surface of the matrix and the outer glass. The outer surface of the screen has a special oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating (not very effective, noticeably worse than that of the Nexus 7), so fingerprints are removed a little easier and appear at a slower rate than with regular glass.
At manual control its maximum brightness value was about 360 cd/m², and its minimum was 17 cd/m². The maximum value is not very high, and, given the weak anti-glare properties and the matte surface of the matrix, the image on the screen will be difficult to see in bright daylight. In complete darkness, the brightness can be reduced to a comfortable level. Automatic brightness adjustment works based on the light sensor (it is located in the upper right corner on the front panel). In automatic mode when changing external conditions The brightness of the screen both increases and decreases. In complete darkness in automatic mode, the brightness is reduced to 26 cd/m² (acceptable), in an office illuminated by artificial light (about 400 lux) the brightness is set to 155 cd/m² (normal), with a further increase in the intensity of external illumination, the screen brightness first increases to 320 cd/m², and then sharply drops to 100 cd/m² due to incorrect operation of the light sensor. That is, with automatic brightness adjustment turned on, a user who goes outside during the day runs the risk of getting an unreadable screen. At any brightness level, there is virtually no backlight modulation, so there is no screen flickering.
This smartphone has a TN type matrix. The micrograph demonstrates a typical TN structure (or rather lack of structure) of subpixels:
For comparison, you can see the gallery of microphotographs of screens used in mobile technology.
At the same time, we present another micrograph with a focus on the film covering the matrix:
Visible dots are artificially created surface defects that create the effect of a matte finish. The screen does not have the worst viewing angles in the horizontal direction, but with the slightest upward deviation, dark shades are inverted, and with a downward deviation, light shades are inverted. For comparison, here are photographs in which identical images are displayed on the screens of the Nexus 7 and the device under test, with the brightness of both screens set to approximately 200 cd/m², and the color balance on the camera forced to switch to 6500 K. Test picture perpendicular to the screens:
It can be seen that the colors on the Sony Xperia E1 screen are noticeably distorted and the image is slightly dark. And a white field:
Note that the uniformity of brightness and color tone of the Sony Xperia E1 is good. Now at an angle of approximately 45 degrees to the screen plane along the long side:
It can be seen that at this angle the color and brightness balance did not change much. Then the white field:
The brightness at this angle for both screens decreased noticeably (shutter speed increased), but in the case of the Sony Xperia E1 the drop in brightness is greater. When tilted downward, the image becomes very bright, and details in the highlights disappear:
When deviating upwards, everything is much worse:
The colors are turned inside out. When the view deviates from the perpendicular to the screen, the black field becomes brighter. For example, let's give the best case - downward deviation:
When viewed perpendicularly, the uniformity of the black field is far from ideal:
The contrast (approximately in the center of the screen) is normal - about 750:1. The response time for the black-white-black transition is 11.5 ms (9 ms on + 2.5 ms off), the transition between half-tones of gray 25% and 75% (by the numerical value of the color) and back takes a total of 25 ms . Compared to IPS used in mobile devices ah, this TN matrix is relatively fast. Constructed using 32 points with equal intervals based on the numerical value of the shade of gray, the gamma curve did not reveal any blockage in either highlights or shadows, and the index of the approximating power function is 2.29, which is slightly higher than the standard value of 2.2. In this case, the real gamma curve deviates somewhat from the power-law dependence:
Color gamut is slightly less than sRGB:
Apparently, the matrix’s light filters slightly mix the components with each other. The spectra confirm this:
This technique allows you to increase the brightness of the screen with the same energy consumption for the backlight, but the colors lose saturation (in this case, slightly). There is no shade balance on the gray scale as such - the color temperature is higher than the standard 6500 K and varies greatly from shade to shade:
The deviation from the blackbody spectrum (ΔE) is not extremely large, but varies greatly from hue to hue, which also impairs the visual perception of color balance:
In total we clearly have a budget option on a TN matrix. The maximum brightness of this screen is low, the anti-glare properties are weak, the surface of the matrix itself under the glass is slightly matte, as a result, the ease of use on a clear day outside is highly questionable. In complete darkness, the brightness can be reduced to a comfortable level. The auto-brightness feature doesn't do its job in strong ambient light conditions, so it's not very useful. Also significant disadvantages include: typical TN distortions of colors and brightness of shades when the gaze deviates from perpendicular to the screen plane, low uniformity of the black field and disgusting balance of shades. The advantages of the screen include the presence of a not very bad oleophobic coating and the absence of screen flickering.
Sound
Sony itself positions its Xperia E1 as a “music phone”; for this purpose, the smartphone was given several distinctive features. Firstly, there is a mechanical button installed on the top end of the device, which is responsible for working with the music player (we have already described the main functions of the Walkman button above). Secondly, the smartphone is equipped with a more powerful external speaker than is required by the level of such budget devices. During the presentation, company representatives even mentioned a figure of 100 dB - this is the volume that the Sony Xperia E1 speaker can supposedly produce. In reality, the sound produced by the device is not bad, but nothing more. The smartphone has only one main speaker, it sounds loud enough, and the sound at maximum volume remains quite clear. There is not an abundance of bass, but still the speaker is not squeaky, low frequencies break through. The sound in the headphones is also loud and clear, there are no problems with that. In conversational dynamics, the voice of the interlocutor, the intonation and timbre of a familiar voice remain recognizable, the voices sound natural and natural.
To play music, the device uses its own proprietary player, traditionally called a Walkman. The standard audio player is rich in settings and additional software sound improvements, such as a built-in equalizer with a lot of preset values (you can set your own), Clear Phase, xLoud technologies and virtual surround sound. Control of most settings is available if complex function ClearAudio+ is turned off, otherwise all settings are left to the machine.
There is an FM radio as standard on the smartphone, but there is no voice recorder, which is often found on Sony mobile devices. The radio cannot record programs and will not work without headphones connected as an external antenna.
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Camera
The Sony Xperia E1 smartphone is equipped with only one camera, the rear one, and it does not have a flash, which automatically deprives the owner of the device of the opportunity to take high-quality pictures in poor lighting conditions. The camera here is equipped with a 3-megapixel module and shoots with a resolution of 2048x1536. The maximum video recording resolution is 640×480. Traditionally for Sony mobile products, the device's camera is initially configured to shoot in automatic mode, where all settings are left to the machine. In principle, this mode produces the best pictures, but for those who like to delve into the settings, there is always a field of activity that opens up if you switch the camera to manual mode.
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The settings menu is clear and intuitive. All icons are large, using the camera even in bright sunlight is quite comfortable.
The quality of video recording can be judged by the test video below.
- Video No. 1 (9 MB, 640×480)
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The sharpness is not bad, just as much as the resolution is enough. |
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Despite the low resolution, the foliage is well rendered. |
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Quite good sharpness across the entire field of the frame. |
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The camera draws out shadows by using overexposed areas of the frame. |
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The sharpness is good both in the field and in the plans, but important details can still be lost. |
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Sometimes you get the feeling that distant plans are worked out even better than close ones. |
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The camera can't handle macro photography. |
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The camera has a very budget module installed. As often happens in Lately, the optics in it are quite good, which cannot be said about the other components. The sensor is rather weak, but with such a resolution it is not clear where the program is to blame and where the low resolution is. The program works quite accurately, but with such a large pixel, the result of its work becomes more noticeable. Together with the sensor, they do not cope well with overexposure, trying to draw out shadows. Shooting close-ups and macro makes you doubt the operation or even the presence of autofocus.
You shouldn’t place high hopes on the camera, and it’s better to check the important shots taken (for which it is, generally speaking, of little use) “without leaving the cash register.” But for documentary shooting of large objects, the camera will do.
Telephone and communications
The smartphone works as standard in modern 2G GSM and 3G WCDMA networks; There is no support for fourth generation networks (LTE). The communication capabilities of the device are implemented to a minimum: neither the 5 GHz Wi-Fi band, nor NFC technology, nor connection are supported here. external devices To USB port(USB Host, OTG). You can standardly organize a wireless access point via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth channels. The navigation module can work with both GPS and the domestic Glonass system; the device demonstrates good performance in terms of searching and establishing communication with satellites.
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There were no spontaneous reboots/shutdowns observed during testing, as well as system slowdowns or freezes. The drawing of letters and numbers on virtual keyboards is, of course, a little small; you need to get used to it in order to start using the keyboard quickly and without errors. The layout and location of the keys is standard: switching languages here is done by pressing a special button; there is no dedicated top row with numbers - you will have to switch the layout each time. The phone application supports Smart Dial, that is, while dialing a phone number, you can immediately search for contacts. There is also the ability to enter text in continuous writing (Swype).
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OS and software
Sony Xperia E1 currently runs on Google's software platform Android versions 4.3. On top of the standard OS interface, the company installed its own user interface, significantly modifying and complementing the standard one. The main distinguishing feature of the program menu is its wide possibilities for sorting, selecting and working with icons of installed applications. You can set your own custom arrangement of icons or sort applications in several preset ways. To do this, there is a context panel that can be pulled out from the left with a side swipe. It is very convenient that right here you can delete any application without having to go to a special section of the main menu - functionality that partially replaces the file manager. In general, the proprietary shell is almost the same in features and functionality as its older brothers in the modern Xperia mobile line, with the exception of one thing: there is no small applications menu, which can usually be found among the latest launched programs.
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To get an idea of the performance of the platform of the tested smartphone, we will conduct standard set tests.
For convenience, we have compiled all the results we obtained when testing the smartphone in the latest versions of popular benchmarks into tables. The table usually adds several other devices from different segments, also tested on similar latest versions benchmarks (this is done only for a visual assessment of the obtained dry figures). Unfortunately, within the framework of one comparison it is impossible to present the results from different versions benchmarks, so many worthy and relevant models remain “behind the scenes” - due to the fact that at one time they passed their “obstacle courses” on previous versions test programs.
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In general, according to the testing results, the Sony Xperia E1 smartphone can be classified as a device with a below-average performance level. However, in reality, everything is not as bad as in synthetic tests, and at the moment, the hardware performance of this smartphone should be enough to perform standard tasks that not too demanding users can set for it.
Test results in MobileXPRT, as well as the latest versions of AnTuTu and GeekBench 3:
When testing the graphics subsystem in 3DMark for the most powerful smartphones, it is now possible to run 3DMark in Unlimited mode, where the rendering resolution is fixed at 720p and VSync is disabled (which can cause the speed to rise above 60 fps).
Results of testing the graphics subsystem in the Epic Citadel gaming test, as well as Basemark X and Bonsai Benchmark:
| Sony Xperia E1 |
Motorola Moto E (Qualcomm Snapdragon 200, 2 ARM Cortex-A7 cores @1.2 GHz) |
Huawei G6 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 200, 4 cores ARM Cortex-A7 @1.2 GHz) |
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| Epic Citadel, High Quality | 39.8 fps | 50.9 fps | 54.4 fps |
| Epic Citadel, Ultra High Quality | 35.0 fps | 33.7 fps | 34.8 fps |
| Bonsai Benchmark | 19.5 fps/1371 | 18.5 fps/1300 | 16 fps/1115 |
| Basemark X, Medium Quality | 1190 | 3425 | 3488 |
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Playing video
To test the omnivorous nature of video playback (including support for various codecs, containers and special features, such as subtitles), we used the most common formats, which make up the bulk of the content available on the Internet. Note that for mobile devices it is important to have support for hardware video decoding at the chip level, since it is most often impossible to process modern options using processor cores alone. Also, you shouldn’t expect a mobile device to decode everything, since the leadership in flexibility belongs to the PC, and no one is going to challenge it. All results are summarized in a single table.
According to the testing results, the Sony Xperia E1 was not equipped with all the necessary decoders, in this case audio, for full playback of most of the most common files on the network. To successfully play them, you will have to resort to the help of a third-party player - for example, MX Player. True, even in it you will have to first change the settings, switching from hardware decoding to software or new mode entitled Hardware+(not supported by all smartphones), only then will sound appear. All results are summarized in a single table.
| Format | Container, video, sound | MX Video Player | Standard video player |
| DVDRip | AVI, XviD 720×400 2200 Kbps, MP3+AC3 | plays normally | plays normally |
| Web-DL SD | AVI, XviD 720×400 1400 Kbps, MP3+AC3 | plays normally | plays normally |
| Web-DL HD | MKV, H.264 1280×720 3000 Kbps, AC3 | Hardware+ | |
| BDRip 720p | MKV, H.264 1280×720 4000 Kbps, AC3 | plays fine with decoder Hardware+ | The video plays fine, but there is no sound¹ |
| BDRip 1080p | MKV, H.264 1920×1080 8000 Kbps, AC3 | plays fine with decoder Hardware+ | The video plays fine, but there is no sound¹ |
¹ MX Video Player only played sound after switching to software decoding or a new mode Hardware+; The standard player does not have this setting
To test the output of video files on the screen of the device itself, we used a set of test files with an arrow and a rectangle moving one division per frame (see “Methodology for testing video playback and display devices. Version 1 (for mobile devices)”). Screenshots with a shutter speed of 1 s helped determine the nature of the output of frames of video files with various parameters: the resolution varied (1280 by 720 (720p) and 1920 by 1080 (1080p) pixels) and frame rate (24, 25, 30, 50 and 60 frames/ With). In the tests, we used the MX Player video player in the “Hardware+” mode. The test results are summarized in the table:
720/30pNote: If in both columns Uniformity And Passes Green ratings are given, this means that, most likely, when watching films, artifacts caused by uneven alternation and frame skipping will either not be visible at all, or their number and visibility will not affect the viewing comfort. Red marks indicate possible problems related to the playback of the corresponding files.
The intervals between frames (or groups of frames) in most cases alternate a little unevenly, and the smartphone cannot handle 1080p files at 50 and 60 fps at all. However, in general, if we limit ourselves to 24 fps typical for movies and TV series, then there are no special complaints about video playback. When playing 720p and 1080p video files with an aspect ratio of 16:9, the image of the actual video file is displayed exactly on the wide edge of the screen. The brightness range displayed on the screen corresponds to the standard range of 16-235 - all gradations of shades are displayed in shadows and highlights.
Battery life
The capacity of the lithium-ion battery installed in the Sony Xperia E1 is quite small by modern standards - 1700 mAh. However, here it is worth considering that the screen in this model is set far to the most energy-intensive, and the other filling is quite consistent with it. As a result, according to the test results, the test subject demonstrated excellent results in battery life, on par with other smartphones that are not too demanding on energy resources due to their low-power hardware characteristics.
| Battery capacity | Reading mode | Video mode | 3D Game Mode | |
| Sony Xperia E1 | 1700 mAh | 15:20 | 9:00 a.m. | 5:00 a.m. |
| Motorola Moto E | 1980 mAh | 16:00 | 6:00 am | 4 hours 45 minutes |
| Motorola Moto G | 2070 mAh | 15:20 | 8:00 am | 4 hours 20 minutes |
| ZTE nubia Z5 mini | 2300 mAh | 11:05 am | 8:00 am | 3 hours 50 minutes |
| Alcatel OT Idol X | 2000 mAh | 10:00 am | 6 hours 40 minutes | 4:00 am |
| Fly Luminor IQ453 | 2000 mAh | 10:00 am | 7:00 am | 4 hours 10 minutes |
| Oppo Mirror R819 | 2000 mAh | 10:20 am | 8 a.m. 20 p.m. | 5:00 a.m. |
Continuous reading in the FBReader program (with a standard, light theme) at a minimum comfortable brightness level (brightness was set to 100 cd/m²) lasted about 15.5 hours until the battery was completely discharged. When continuously watching YouTube videos in high quality (HQ) with the same brightness level through your home Wi-Fi network the device lasted 9 hours, and in 3D gaming mode - at least 5 hours.
Bottom line
As for the cost of the Sony Xperia E1, the smartphone is now officially offered in our stores at a price below 6 thousand rubles. This is not so little, given the rather weak characteristics of the smartphone. The Xperia E1 cannot boast of practically anything, except perhaps good ergonomics and comfortable dimensions. The device can also be praised for its good autonomy, but, in fact, it has almost nothing to spend energy on. The screen installed here is very simple, the platform cannot be called productive, it is unlikely that you will be able to play colorful games or watch videos comfortably here. The camera in the Sony Xperia E1 generally seems to be built in just for show. The “musical” focus of the smartphone is cut off at the root by the very small amount of built-in memory, which, however, can be compensated by installing a memory card. In any case, the device cannot demonstrate anything extraordinary in terms of playing music, although a dedicated hardware button, of course, adds convenience when working with the player. Such a smartphone, of course, is not suitable for all tasks; Most likely, this device will be used as a second device, a mobile 3G modem, or the first full-fledged smartphone for a growing child, but for that kind of money it is quite possible to find a more balanced solution on the market. Overpaying for a nameplate with a brand in this case will be appropriate only for true fans of this brand.
