Sony has launched Xperia E5 in Europe. Priced at EUR 199 (roughly Rs. 15,000), the smartphone features budget specifications, and is available in single-SIM and dual-SIM variants. There is no word on availability in other regions as of now, while Black and White colour variants have been announced.
The Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow-based Sony Xperia E5 bears a design similar to the recently unveiled X-series of smartphones, and sports a 5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) display. The Sony Xperia E5 Dual features identical specifications to its single-SIM variant, and is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 SoC, coupled with 1.5GB of RAM.
The Xperia E5 features a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, and a 5-megapixel front camera that's also accompanied by an LED flash module. It bears 16GB on inbuilt storage that's expandable via microSD card (up to 200GB). It supports Nano-SIM cards.
Connectivity options on board the Xperia E5 include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, NFC, FM radio, Micro-USB, and Bluetooth. It is powered by a 2700mAh battery rated to deliver up to 2 days of battery life with mixed usage. It weighs in at 147 grams, and measures 144x69x8.2mm.
Sony on Monday launched its two of its four X-Series smartphones in India, the Sony Xperia X Dual and Sony Xperia XA Dual, priced at Rs. 48,990 and Rs. 20,990 respectively. The company has not yet introduced the Sony Xperia X Performance or Xperia XA Ultra in the countryGet your daily dose of tech news, reviews, and insights, in under 80 characters on Gadgets 360 Turbo. Connect with fellow tech lovers on our Forum. Follow us on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News for instant updates. Catch all the action on our YouTube channel.