1. Trusted Brand
2. A leader in various electonic products, Sony made its foray into the smartphone world in 2010. The Japanese company is known for making stylish and durable phones under the XPERIA series.
3. Sony has over 550 service centres spread over India covering major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bangalore. Toll Free Number: 180030002800
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First of all kudos to Flipkart for prompt and timely delivery.nnThis is my first ever review for a phone and I’m taking this pain to write because this phone deserves to get reviewed. nn1.Camera: n Many people are complaining regarding noise and overall image quality with the stock camera. I installed a third party app i.e. Ucam and believe me photos are awesome in good light regarding night capture noise was always a problem with Sony camera but in manual mode if you adjust the settings accordingly to the conditions believe me noise will be reduced to great extent. I’m sure people facing issues with stock camera is due to some software issues which I can say that Sony will resolve in future updates.nn2.Battery: n Well this is one of the major reasons I fell in love with this mobile. 6” screen and with the most beautiful display I was not expecting anything but 2-2.5 hrs of screen on time. But to my surprise I got 5hrs 38 mins of screen on time with brightness at 75%-80% still 10% battery is remaining and the total discharge time from 100% to 10% is 1d 0h 3m which is miles better than any 6” phones today previously I needed to charge the phone every evening. Finally I feel I’m using mobile previously always connected to charger felt like landline (:-P). Also I did not use any stamina mode my Google sync was on for entire testing along with Wi-Fi and GPS too.nn3.Performance: n Did not install any games but did not feel like using 1GB RAM the experience was flawless no lag at all. People complaining about the RAM are the ones who are heavy gamers and do lots and lots of tasks for them it will surely be an issue. But for moderate users like me using WHATSAPP, GPS and Google, this device is more worth to what it has been priced. So overall performance is very very good all credits to Sony for their good software optimizations.n4.Display: n The first thing you will notice about this phone is its awesome display. IPS display has done the magic. Viewing angles are also very good. Images are crisp and clear even though the pixel density is less but it stands out when compared to other phones displays. And Bravia Engine 2 adds further charm to the display. Overall a killer display.n5.Body: n Very sturdy and well-built with good positioning of headphone jack and charger port. It feels royal and the glossy finish at the back adds more glamors to the phone. About the weight if I do not mention it then it would be unjust for the phone, it is so light weight you will never feel you are keeping a phablet in your pocket.n6.Sound: n Yes I agree the sound is low compared to the speaker size given at the back. But who listens to songs on speakers or watch movies using speakers for me I have never done that I always used headphones to listen anything be it songs or movies. The loudness is low which I think can be overcome with some software changes after getting root access to mobile which I hope to see soon on XDA Developers. I had Xperia S prior to this and I used Xperia S headphones with this mobile and trust me the beats and sound is much much better. Overall not a major drawback it can be overcome by time.n7.Call quality: n I did not use two SIMS tested only with single SIM with 3G activated all the time and no call drops ever and clarity was good even in places where signal was very weak. Also used the speaker during a call it is good if you are not in crowded area as the speaker is not very loud but it is good and can be lived with.n8.Connectivity: n No issues at all in this department let me tell you that both SIMS cannot have 3G SIM1 supports 3G while SIM2 does not. No data connection lost for the entire testing period. Wi-Fi is also very good and captures signals even if signal is weak. Did not get time to test file transfer using Wi-Fi direct but I’m sure it will work fine.nnThat is my experience for this phone and I’m very very happy with this device. nnI saw lot of people facing issues with restart and hardware related issues so I kindly request them to get the piece exchanged because I and there are many others who are not facing these issues. Why I’m saying this is because lots of people look for reviews and decide to purchase or not. Also I would say if anyone who is looking for mobile with price range of 22k this is the best phone to go for there will be no regrets at all. And after all it’s SONY and they really did “Made us believe”. nnHave a nice and wonderful day ;-)?
Using this phone for last 2 days. Bought it from flip cart. Ordered it on Sunday & got it on Monday (hats off to Flipcart!)nnThe best part of the phone is value for money.nnPros:n~ Good display.n~ Nice surfing experience.n~ Superb camera.n~ Gorgeous look.n~ Fantastic sound quality.n~Awesome battery lifennCons:nHardly found any. Initially suspected 1 GB RAM may become an issue. But, for users like me (not avid game applications user) it's perfectly fine.
RAM | 1 GB |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228 |
Rear Camera | 13 MP |
Front Camera | 1.1 MP |
Battery | 3000 mAh |
Display | 6.0 inches (15.24 cm) |
Launch Date | March 20, 2014 (Official) |
Operating System | Android v4.3 (Jelly Bean) |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228 |
CPU | Quad core, 1.4 GHz, Cortex A7 |
Graphics | Adreno 305 |
RAM |
1 GB
Good
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Display Type | IPS LCD |
Screen Size | 6.0 inches (15.24 cm) |
Resolution | 720x1280 px (HD) |
Pixel Density |
245 ppi
Average
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Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 71.52 % |
Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Height | 165.2 mm Compare Size |
Width | 83.8 mm |
Thickness |
7.7 mm
Very Good
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Weight |
171.8 grams
Good
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Colours | Black, Gold, Purple, White |
Main Camera | ||
Camera Setup | Single | |
Resolution |
13 MP, Primary Camera |
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Sensor | CMOS image sensor, Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor | |
Autofocus | Yes | |
Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels | |
Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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Camera Features |
Auto Flash Digital image stabilization Face detection Touch to focus |
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Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | |
Front Camera | ||
Camera Setup | Single | |
Resolution |
1.1 MP, Primary Camera |
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Sensor | Exmor RS | |
Video Recording | 1280x720 @ 30 fps |
Capacity | 3000 mAh |
Type | Li-ion |
Removable | No |
TalkTime | Up to 30 Hours(3G) / Up to 16 Hours(2G) |
Standby time | Up to 1093 Hours(3G) / Up to 1120 Hours(2G) |
Internal Memory |
8 GB
Average
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Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 32 GB |
SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
SIM Size | SIM1: Micro |
Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
SIM 1 |
3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz 3G Speed: HSDPA 42 Mbit/s ↓, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s ↑ GPRS: 107 kbps EDGE: 296 kbps
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SIM 2 |
2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
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Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n) |
Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 |
GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
NFC | Yes |
USB Connectivity | USB charging, microUSB 2.0 |
FM Radio | Yes, RDS |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Other Sensors | Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Faster processor:
Quad core 1.5 GHz vs Quad core 1.4 GHz
More RAM:
2 GB vs 1 GB
Higher pixel density:
441 ppi vs 245 ppi
Faster processor:
Quad core 1.6 GHz vs Quad core 1.4 GHz
More RAM:
1.5 GB vs 1 GB
Higher pixel density:
267 ppi vs 245 ppi
More RAM:
1.5 GB vs 1 GB
Higher pixel density:
280 ppi vs 245 ppi
More expandable memory:
64 GB vs 32 GB
Smaller screen :
4.00 inches (10.16 cm) vs 6.00 inches (15.24 cm)
Slower processor:
Quad core 1.2 GHz vs Quad core 1.4 GHz
Lower primary camera resolution:
5 MP vs 13 MP
Higher pixel density:
267 ppi vs 245 ppi
Higher secondary camera resolution:
5 MP vs 1.1 MP
Lesser thickness:
7.6 mm vs 7.7 mm
Higher pixel density:
277 ppi vs 245 ppi
Lesser thickness:
7 mm vs 7.7 mm
Lesser weight:
148 grams vs 171.8 grams
Rs 30,990