By Simon Hill
Introduction, key features and design
The Sony Xperia E5 is the cheapest Android smartphone in Sony’s current lineup; however, the Japanese electronics giant has never done budget particularly well – it’s a premium brand – and the entry-level Android smartphone space has never been more competitive, so the Xperia E5 has its work cut out if it’s going to make an impression.
Expectations of what you can get for your money in the budget sphere have changed dramatically in the last couple of years, with the Moto line and a flood of Chinese newcomers offering increasingly impressive handsets at ever-decreasing prices.
The Sony Xperia E5 will cost you £150, which puts it up against phones such as the Moto G4 and the Oppo F1 as it vies for the attentions of bargain hunters.
The Xperia E5 does have one foot in the mid-range, but the boundaries between categories are becoming more and more blurred.
The MediaTek processor, 1.5GB of RAM and 5-inch 720p display are slightly below par for a smartphone at this price, but the 13MP main camera is a pleasant surprise, while the classic, industrial Sony design is classier than some of …read more
Source:: techradar.com – Phones
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