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Sony Xperia E5

Specifications

Sony Xperia E5
Sony Xperia E5 (Xperia Series)
Processor
Mediatek MT6735 4 x 1.5 GHz, Cortex-A53
Graphics adapter
Memory
1536 MB 
Display
5.00 inch 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixel 294 PPI, capacitive, LCD, IPS, glossy: yes
Storage
16 GB eMMC Flash, 16 GB 
, 10.6 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm jack, Card Reader: 200 GB storage via microSD card, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyro, hall Sensor, compass, Mircacast
Networking
802.11a/b/g/n (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.1, GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz, 3G / UMTS: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 1700 / 2100 MHz, 4G/LTE: 700 / 800 / 850 / 1900 / 2600 / 2100 MHz , LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8 x 144 x 69 ( = 0.31 x 5.67 x 2.72 in)
Battery
2300 mAh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Camera
Primary Camera: 13 MPix AF, HDR
Secondary Camera: 5 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: mono, Keyboard: onscreen, Keyboard Light: yes, modular power supply, USB cable, Sony UI, 24 Months Warranty, SAR value: 0,461 W/kg (body), fanless
Weight
147 g ( = 5.19 oz / 0.32 pounds), Power Supply: 37 g ( = 1.31 oz / 0.08 pounds)
Price
200 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 71.68% - average
Average of 16 scores (from 23 reviews)
price: 76%, performance: 51%, features: 54%, display: 77% mobility: 75%, workmanship: 89%, ergonomy: 77%, emissions: 93%

Reviews for the Sony Xperia E5

76.8% Sony Xperia E5 Smartphone Review | Notebookcheck
Solid entry into the smartphone world. In our test, Sony's Xperia E5 entry model presents itself as a solid smartphone in the lower price range. You can find out in our review whether a purchase is worthwhile in light of the strong competition.
60% Sony Xperia E5 Review: Better Than The Moto G4?
Source: Know Your Mobile English Archive.org version
This handset isn’t quite as appealing as the Moto G4; I prefer the Moto G4’s software, which is closer to stock Android. However, if this doesn’t concern you I have no grumbles recommending this handset to someone that is after a cheap, functional, good-looking Android phone for under £150.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Eyeing up the Moto G4
Source: Expert Reviews English Archive.org version
It's a shame the Xperia E5 isn't quite the full package, as its smaller dimensions would have made it a great alternative to the big-screened Moto G4. Sadly, terrible battery life and an underwhelming camera leave little reason to recommend it, and those serious flaws make the E5 feel decidedly average. It's slightly better value if you're only paying £100 for it on Vodafone's PAYG service, but when you can get the Moto G4 for just £160 SIM-free, you might as well spend the extra and get an infinitely superior smartphone in the process.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/13/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
Sony Xperia E5
Source: Tech Smart English Archive.org version
As has become Sony's usual modus operandi with its mid-range Xperia devices, the E5 is as solid and capable as they come. At R3 999, it's similarly priced to comparable devices like the Huawei GR3 and AG Mobile #Hashtag, and with the mid-range market as competitively specced and priced as it is at the moment, the Xperia E5 may find it hard to distinguish itself.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/13/2016
The Sony Xperia E5 Review – Don’T Blink, You Might Miss It
Source: Tech Girl English Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia E5 is going to have to push and shove to paddle around and I’m not 100% sure it is suited to that. It’s more a quiet beauty content with gently displacing water in the corner. You’ll love her if you spend some time with her but the chances are you might miss her with all the splashing. The Sony Xperia E5 can definitely compete with other phones in the price bracket but I’m just not sure it is going to make the big splash it needs to own that side of the pool.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/08/2016
80% Sony Xperia E5 Review: In Depth
Source: Recombu English Archive.org version
Sony’s Xperia E5 is one of the cheapest Xperia phones you can nab these days, but holds up remarkably well compared with rivals like the Wileyfox Spark. Attractive and solid design work, respectable performance and battery life, and a decent HD screen all make for a worthy £100 handset.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/25/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Sony Xperia E5 review
Source: GSM Arena English Archive.org version
Affordable, entry-level smartphones are just as well-made and feature-rich as mid-rangers from last year. This doesn't sound like a remarkably profound statement when you keep hearing it every year, but still credit to Sony for coming up with a solid upgrade. Now, Sony doesn't bother with real cheap phones - which is actually fair from a brand that usually commands premium prices. Sony's base 2016 model is more of a midranger but one that keeps up with the latest trends: big screens, hi-res imaging, decent processing power, NFC, Android Marshmallow - it's all there.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/05/2016
80% Sony Xperia E5 Review
Source: Phone Arena English Archive.org version
It's not often we get to say this, but it's probably best that, for the time being, you stay put and steer clear of the Xperia E5. That's not because it's a problematic device—the very opposite in fact! As a whole, we were pleasantly surprised by Sony's work with this affordable, €199 (~$210) smartphone, which performed well across the board. A very welcome surprise!
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/30/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

84% Sony Xperia E5
Source: Android Mag German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/04/2016
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 82% performance: 40% features: 40% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
77% Sony Xperia E5 Dual-SIM
Source: Connect - Heft 11/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 77%
75% Sony Xperia E5
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 11/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 75% mobility: 66%
Sony Xperia E5
Source: eTest German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/05/2016
83% Sony Xperia E5 im Test: Schnörkelloser Alltags-Begleiter
Source: Teltarif German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/17/2016
Rating: Total score: 83% features: 80% workmanship: 88% ergonomy: 80%
61% Das 200 Euro teure 100-Euro-Handy
Source: Inside Handy German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/11/2016
Rating: Total score: 61%
75% Sony Xperia E5
Source: Curved German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/09/2016
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 74% display: 74% mobility: 76%
Sony Xperia E5
Source: Android Welt - Heft 5/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/01/2016
Sony Xperia E5 [Análise]
Source: Canaltech Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; good performance; decent cameras. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/29/2016
72% Sony Xperia E5 | Recensione
Source: Lupo Kkio Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/08/2016
Rating: Total score: 72% display: 70% mobility: 60% ergonomy: 80%
70% Sony Xperia E5 - Recensione
Source: Techstation.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/26/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
75% Sony Xperia E5, la recensione (foto e video)
Source: AndroidWorld.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/18/2016
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 70% display: 80% ergonomy: 75%
50% Test du Sony Xperia E5 : le vilain petit canard à côté des Xperia X
Source: Les Mobiles French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/20/2016
Rating: Total score: 50%
Test du Sony Xperia E5 : le X pour tous
Source: Top for Phone French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful image; stylish design; quality manufacture. Negative: Many unwanted apps.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/17/2016
Minirecenze Sony Xperia E5: naposledy levně?
Source: Mobilizujeme CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; good sound. Negative: Relatively high price; poor performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/29/2016
68% Test: Sony Xperia E5
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/12/2016
Rating: Total score: 68% performance: 70%

Comment

ARM Mali-T720 MP2: Integrated graphics card in ARM based SoCs. Can be configured with up to 8 cores (T720 MP8) and 650 MHz core clock (at 28nm). Supports OpenGL ES 3.1, OpenCL 1.1, DirectX 11 FL9_3, and Renderscript.

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


MT6735: A 64-bit quad-core SoC (4x ARM Cortex-A53) clocked at up to 1.5 GHz and designed for inexpensive tablets and smartphones.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


5.00":

This display is tiny. You will probably see very little on the screen and be able to use mini-resolutions.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Sony: Sony Corporation is one of the largest Japanese electronics companies. The company was founded in 1946 under a different name and initially produced rice stoves. The company launched the first transistor radio. In 1958, the company was renamed Sony. Sony is a combination of the Latin word sonus (sound) and the English word sonny (little boy). Today, its core business is consumer electronics. The company is engaged in the development, design, manufacture and sale of electronic equipment, instruments, devices, game consoles and software. Sony operates in the following segments: Gaming and Network Services, Music, Images, Home Entertainment and Sound, Imaging Products and Solutions, Mobile Communications, Semiconductors, Financial Services and Others.


71.68%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


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Stefan Hinum, 2016-07-28 (Update: 2016-07-28)