Sony Xperia E5

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Reviews for the Sony Xperia E5

60% Sony Xperia E5 Review: Better Than The Moto G4?
Source: Know Your Mobile 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 77%

75% Sony Xperia E5
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 11/2016
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 75% mobility: 66%

Sony Xperia E5
Source: eTest 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 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 DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/11/2016
Rating: Total score: 61%

75% Sony Xperia E5
Source: Curved 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
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/01/2016

Sony Xperia E5 [Análise]
Source: Canaltech 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 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 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 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 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 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%

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5.00":

This is a typical smartphone diagonal.

0.147 kg:

Only few smartphones are more lightweight than this.

Sony: Sony Corporation is a multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Japan. Sony is one of the leading manufacturers of electronics, video, communications, video game consoles, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its name is derived from sonus, the Latin word for sound. The company was founded 1946 with another name and renamed in 1958. Sony Corporation is the electronics business unit and the parent company of the Sony Group, which is engaged in business through its five operating segments—electronics, games, entertainment (motion pictures and music), financial services and other. Sony is a notebook manufacturer of medium size according international market shares.

From 2014, Sony has reduced the production of Vaio laptops and finally discontinued them. Sony is still present in the smartphone and tablet market, yet not among the Top 5 manufacturers.

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