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  • Sony Xperia Z Review- Disadvantages and Advantages

    Sony Xperia Z is Android 4.1 Jelly Bean running smartphone with 5 inch Full HD display screen. The device is powered by quad core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with 2GB RAM and Adreno 320 GPU. The price of Xperia Z is Rs 34,990.
    Sony Xperia Smartphones

    Sony Xperia Z sports 5 inch TFT capacitive touch screen with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels resulting in a pixel density of 441 ppi and has 16M color depth. The display is shatterproof and scratch resistant glass.  The internal storage of the device is 16GB and supports microSD card upto 64GB.

    Sony Xperia Z has 13.1MP auto focus primary camera with LED flash and 2.2MP front facing camera. Both front and back cameras can record 1080p HD videos at 30fps.

    For connectivity, Xperia Z supports Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G, Bluetooth 4.0,NFC and microUSB 2.0. This Xperia smartphone can be used as modem to connect to internet from PC with its tethering capability. It supports both USB and WiFi tethering. The Xperia Z has Non-removable Li-Ion 2330 mAh battery which is promises to provide upto 11 hours of talk time and 550 hours of standby time.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Xperia Z

    Pros of Xperia Z

    • IP57 certified water and dust resistant build
    • Appealing distinctive design
    • Great Camera performance
    • Memory expansion option
    • Powerful performance with quad core processor

    Cons of Xperia Z

    • Non removable battery
    • The viewing angles of the display screen is not very great
    • Low light camera performance is not very great
    • Few Firmware Glitches
    • No out of box Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS

    Sony Xperia Z Specification

    • Chipset:Qualcomm MDM9215M / APQ8064
    • Processor:Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
    • GPU:Adreno 320
    • RAM: 2GB
    • Dimensions:139 x 71 x 7.9 mm
    • Weight: 146grams
    • Primary Camera:13.1MP auto focus with LED flash
    • Camera Features:Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, image stabilization, HDR, sweep panorama
    • Secondary Camera: 2.2 Megapixel,1080p@30fps
    • Display: 5-inch TFT capacitive touch screen
    • Display Screen resolution:1080 x 1920 pixels(~441 ppi pixel density).
    • Display features:Shatter proof and scratch-resistant glass and Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
    • Internal Storage: 16GB
    • Expandable memory: Yes. Supports microSD card upto 32GB
    • Connectivity:Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G, Bluetooth 4.0,NFC and microUSB 2.0
    • Battery:Non-removable Li-Ion 2330 mAh battery
    • Stand-by time:Up to 550 h (2G) / Up to 530 h (3G)
    • Talk time:Up to 11 h (2G) / Up to 14 h (3G)

  • Sony Xperia Tipo Dual Review Price Specifications

    Sony Xperia Tipo Dual is identical to the Xperia Tipo. However this model comes with the Dual sim support.  Running on Android ICS, the device come with 800MHz scorpion processor with 512MB of RAM and dedicated Adreno 200 GPU.  This is one of the most economical Dual sim Android ICS running smartphone from Sony. Sony Xperia Tipo Dual price in India is ₹10,299.

    Android ICS Dual sim Phones

    Sony Xperia Tipo Dual sports 3.2 MP fixed focus primary camera. However this device do not feature LED flash, auto focus and secondary camera which is a slight con.  Battery of Xperia Tipo Dual is Li-1500 mAh which is rated to provide talk time upto 5 hours and standby time upto 350 hours. Internal memory is 2.5GB and memory can be added upto 32GB through microSD card. Connectivity front, the Xperia Tipo Dual supports GPRS,EDGE, 3G, WiFi, USB and Bluetooth. There are three sensors in the devices namely Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass.
    As the device runs on Android ICS, it supports tethering feature through which users can share the data connection with WiFi enabled devices through WiFi tethering or using USB tethering to non WiFi devices.
    Summary of Sony Xperia Tipo Dual:

    • Android v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
    • 3.2 MP fixed focus Primary Camera
    • Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
    • 3.2-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
    • 800 MHz Scorpion Processor with 512MB RAM
    • Adreno 200 GPU
    • GPRS,EDGE, 3G, WiFi, USB and Bluetooth
    • 2.5GB internal storage
    • Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
    Advantages and Disadvantages of Sony Xperia Tipo Dual:
    Pros of  Xperia Tipo Dual:
    • Very attractive price tag
    • Decent performance
    • Good connectivity features
    • Excellent storage capacity for the price
    • Stylish design and  Solid 1500 mAh battery
    • Dual sim
    Cons of Xperia Tipo Dual:
    • Fixed focus primary camera and there is no LED flash
    • Low resolution small display screen
    • Cramped keypad due to small screen size
    Sony Xperia Tipo Dual sales box content:Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, Data Cable, Screen Protector, SIM Card Adaptor

    Sony Xperia Tipo Dual Specifications

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    • Operating Frequency:GSM – 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS – 2100
    • OS:Android v4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
    • User Interface:Timescape
    • Java:Yes
    • Processor:800 MHz Qualcomm Scorpion
    • Graphics:Adreno 200
    • Size:57 x 103 x 13 mm
    • Weight:99.4 g
    • Display:3.2 inch TFT capacitive touch screen
    • Screen Resolution:HVGA, 320 x 480 Pixels
    • Primary Camera:Yes, 3.2 Megapixel
    • Secondary Camera:No
    • Video Recording:Yes, 640 x 480, 30 fps
    • Zoom:Digital Zoom – 4x
    • Camera Features:Geo-tagging, Self Timer, Send to Web
    • Battery:Li-Ion, 1500 mAh
    • Talktime:5 hrs (2G), 6 hrs (3G)
    • Standby Time:350 hrs (2G), 360 hrs (3G)
    • Internal storage:2.5 GB
    • Expandable Memory Slot:microSD, upto 32 GB
    • Memory:512 MB RAM
    • GPRS:Yes, 86 kbps
    • EDGE:Yes, 237 kbps
    • 3G:Yes, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA, 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
    • Wifi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
    • USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2
    • Tethering:USB, Wi-fi Hotspot
    • GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
    • Bluetooth:Yes, v2.1, Supported Profiles (A2DP 1.2, EDR, AVRCP 1.0, HFP 1.5, HSP 1.1, OPP 1.1, PAP 1.0)
    • Audio Jack:3.5 mm
    • Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, WAV, eAAC+
    • Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4, 3GPP, H.264, WMV, H.263
    • FM:Yes
    • Sound Enhancements:xLOUD Audio Filter Technology, TrackID Music Recognition
    • Ringtone:MP3
    • Sensors:Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass
    • Other Features:Predictive Text Input, MMS Enabled, Google Sync, 3D Gaming, Audio Recording, Street View and Latitude, Pan and Zoom, Alarm, Airplane Mode, Calculator, Calendar, Setup Wizard, Voice Input
    • Pre-Installed Apps:Facebook, Google, Google Voice Search, Google Talk, Google Mail, Instant Messaging, YouTube, Twitter

  • Sony Xperia Tipo Review Price Specification

    Sony Xperia Tipo is a budget Android ICS running smartphone from Sony Xperia series. It is powered by 800MHz Scorpion processor with 512MB of RAM.  Xperia Tipo sports 3.2 inch TFT capacitive touch screen display with HVGA screen resolution of 320*480 pixels. Sony Xperia Tipo price is ₹9,499(£90).
    Sony Xperia Tipo sports 3.2MP primary camera and 2.5GB of internal memory. Memory can be added upto 32GB through microSD card.  This Xperia phone comes with Li-ion 1500 mAh battery which is rated to provide talk time upto 5 hours. The Dual sim version of this device also available. The dual sim version of the device is called as Sony Xperia Tipo Dual.  Sony provides PC suite for Xperia Tipo smartphones to easily backup your devices, transferring files between PC and smartphones. It is also useful in updating the firmware and installing the drivers for Sony Xperia Tipo.

    Sony Xperia Tipo Features:

    • Android v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
    • 3.2 MP Primary Camera
    • 3.2-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
    • 800 MHz Scorpion Processor with 512MB of RAM
    • Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
    • Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Sony Xperia Tipo:

    Pros of Sony Xperia Tipo:
    • Runs on Android ICS OS
    • Attractive price tag
    • Decent screen resolution
    • 2.5GB internal memory and memory expansion options
    Cons of Xperia Tipo:
    • Phone tends to laggy and becomes unstable
    • Average camera performance
    Sony Xperia Tipo Sales box content:Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, Data Cable, Screen Protector.

    Sony Xperia Tipo Specifications:

    • Operating Frequency:GSM – 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS – 2100
    • OS:Android v4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
    • User Interface:Timescape
    • Java:Yes
    • Processor:800 MHz Qualcomm Scorpion
    • Graphics:Adreno 200
    • Size:57 x 103 x 13 mm
    • Weight:99.4 g
    • Display: 3.2 inch TFT capacitive touch screen
    • Screen Resolution:HVGA, 320 x 480 Pixels
    • Primary Camera:Yes, 3.2 Megapixel
    • Secondary Camera:No
    • Video Recording:Yes, 640 x 480, 30 fps
    • Zoom:Digital Zoom – 4x
    • Camera Features:Geo-tagging, Self Timer, Send to Web
    • Battery:Li-Ion, 1500 mAh
    • Talktime:5 hrs (2G), 4 hrs (3G)
    • Standby Time:470 hrs (2G), 545 hrs (3G)
    • Internal memory:2.5 GB
    • Expandable Memory Slot:microSD, upto 32 GB
    • Memory:512 MB RAM
    • GPRS:Yes, 86 kbps
    • EDGE:Yes, 237 kbps
    • 3G:Yes, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA, 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
    • WiFi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
    • USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2
    • Tethering:USB, Wi-fi Hotspot
    • GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
    • Bluetooth:Yes, v2.1, Supported Profiles (A2DP 1.2, EDR, AVRCP 1.0, HFP 1.5, HSP 1.1, OPP 1.1, PAP 1.0)
    • Audio Jack:3.5 mm
    • Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, WAV, eAAC+, MIDI
    • Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV, 3GPP
    • FM:Yes.
    • Sound Enhancements:xLOUD Audio Filter Technology.
    • Ringtone:MP3.
    • Sensors:Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass.

  • Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro Review Price Specification

    Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro SK17i is the last year released smartphone from Sony. It comes with 3 inch capacitive touch screen with HVGA screen resolution and powered by Qualcomm scorpion 1 GHz processor with 512 MB RAM. Xperia Mini Pro runs on Android Gingerbread OS out of the box however now Android ICS update is available for this model. Users can update the OS of  Xperia mini Pro to ICS through Sony PC  suite.This makes this small yet powerful phone one of the most affordable Android ICS running smartphone. It also features full sized 4 row sliding QWERTY keypad.  Other phones with similar features such as Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus, Motorola defy Plus or Motorola Defy XT all runs on  Android Gingerbread OS and  even though they have 1GHz processor with 512MB RAM. LG E612 and HTC Desire C runs on Android ICS os but has only 800MHz processor. Overall this is one of the best phone for the price it is offered. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro price in India is ₹12999.

    Sony Ericsson smartphone with QWERTY keypad

    Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro Features:

    • Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS. Android ICS update is available through Sony PC sync tool.
    • 3-inch TFT Touchscreen.
    • 5 MP Primary Camera with LED flash and auto focus.
    • HD 720p video recording support.
    • 0.3 MP Secondary Camera.
    • 1 GHz Scorpion Processor.
    • Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB.
    Main Disadvantages of Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro:
    • Screen size is small.
    • No DivX/XviD video support out of the box- However with free media player apps such as MX player can play.
    • Camera HD video recording is average.

    Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro Specification:

    • Operating Frequency:GSM – 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS – 2100.
    • OS:Android v2.3 (Gingerbread).
    • User Interface:Timescape.
    • Java:Yes.
    • Processor:1 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion.
    • Graphics:Adreno 205.
    • Size:53 x 92 x 18 mm.
    • Weight:136 g.
    • Display:3 inch LED-backlit LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors.
    • Screen resolution: 320*480 pixels. (~192 ppi pixel density).
    • Display Features:Scratch-resistant glass,Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine,Timescape UI.
    • Primary Camera:Yes, 5 Megapixel.
    • Secondary Camera:Yes, 0.3 Megapixel.
    • Flash:LED
    • Video Recording:Yes, 1280 x 720.
    • HD Recording:HD.
    • Zoom:Digital Zoom – 8x.
    • Camera Features:Image Stabiliser, Smile Detection, Auto Focus, Touch focus, Red-eye reduction, Geo-tagging, Face detection.
    • Type:Li-Ion, 1200 mAh.
    • Talktime:5 hrs (2G), 5 hrs (3G).
    • Standby Time:331 hrs (2G), 340 hrs (3G)
    • Internal memory:320 MB
    • Included Memory Card:2 GB
    • Expandable Memory Slot:microSD, upto 32 GB.
    • Memory:512 MB RAM
    • GPRS:Yes, 86 kbps
    • Edge:Yes, 237 kbps
    • 3G:Yes, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA.
    • WiFi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n.
    • USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2.
    • Tethering:USB, Wi-fi Hotspot.
    • GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps.
    • Bluetooth:Yes, v2.1, Supported Profiles (A2DP).
    • Audio Jack:3.5 mm.
    • Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, eAAC+, WAV.
    • Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV, HD Video Playback.
    • FM:Yes.
    • Sound Enhancements:xLOUD Engine Audio Filter Technology.
    • Sensors:Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Digital compass.
    • Additional Features:Video Streaming, Sound Recorder, Predictive Text Input, E-manual, Flight Mode, Calendar, Calculator, Alarm Clock.
    • Important Apps:Instant Messaging, YouTube, Facebook, Google Talk, Twitter, Google Calendar, Google Search, Google Sync, Google Latitude.

  • Sony Xperia S Review Price Specification

    Sony Xperia S is the flagship smartphone from Sony Xperia Series. It has gorgeous 4.3 inch LED backlite LCSD capacitive touch screen with 720*1280 pixel resolution. This phone has the highest pixel density which is around 342 ppi.

    Xperia S sports 12MP rear camera with auto focus and LED flash. It runs on Android Gingerbread OS and expected to get Android ICS update some time in July 2012. Sony Xperia S price in India is ₹28,999.
    Sony Xperia S Smartphones
    Sony Xperia S Features:

    • Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS upgradable to Android ICS.
    • 12.1 MP Primary Camera with auto focus and LED flash.
    • Dedicated camera key
    • 1.3 MP Secondary Camera
    • 4.3-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
    • 720*1280 pixel screen resolution(~346 ppi pixel density).
    • 1.5 GHz Dual Core Scorpion Processor
    • 32GB internal memory and 1GB RAM
    • 2G,3G and WiFi Connectivity
    • Li-Ion 1750 mAh non removable battery

    Disadvantages of Sony Xperia S

    • No memory expansion slot.
    • Non removable battery.
    • No Android ICS out of the box.

    Sony Xperia S Sales box content: Handset, Battery, Charger, Headphone, Data Cable, HDMI Cable, Leather Case, Warranty Card.

    Sony Xperia S Specification

    • Operating Frequency:GSM – 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS – 2100.
    • OS:Android v2.3 (Gingerbread), Upgradable to v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
    • User Interface:Timescape.
    • Java:Yes.
    • Processor:1.5 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion, Dual Core.
    • Graphics:Adreno 220.
    • Dimensions:64 x 128 x 10.6 mm.
    • Weight:144 g.
    • Display: 4.3 inch LED-backlit LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors.
    • Screen Resolution:720 x 1280 pixels(~342 ppi pixel density).
    • Primary Camera:Yes, 12.1 Megapixel.
    • Secondary Camera:Yes, 1.3 Megapixel.
    • Flash:LED.
    • Video Recording:Yes, 1920 x 1080, 30 fps.
    • HD Recording:HD, Full HD.
    • Zoom:Digital Zoom – 16x.
    • Camera Features:Auto Focus, 3D Sweep Panorama, Face Recognition and Smile Shutter, Image Stabilization, Geo-tagging, Red Eye Reduction.
    • Battery:Li-Ion, 1750 mAh.
    • Talktime:8 hrs (2G).
    • Standby Time:420 hrs (2G).
    • Internal Memory:32 GB.
    • Memory(RAM):1 GB RAM.
    • Internet Features:Email, Adobe Flash 11.
    • GPRS:Yes, 86 kbps.
    • EDGE:Yes, 237 kbps.
    • 3G:Yes, 14.4 Mbps HSDPA; 5.8 Mbps HSUPA.
    • Wifi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n.
    • USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2.
    • Tethering:USB, Wi-fi Hotspot.
    • GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps.
    • Bluetooth:Yes, v2.1, Supported Profiles (EDR, A2DP 1.2, HFP 1.5, HSP 1.1, OPP 1.1, PAP 1.0).
    • HDMI Port:Yes.
    • Audio Jack:3.5 mm.
    • DLNA:Yes.
    • Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, eAAC+, WAV.
    • Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4, 3GPP, H.263, H.264, WMV, HD Video Playback.
    • FM:Yes.
    • Sound Enhancements:xLoud Audio Filter Technology, 3D Surround Sound.
    • Ringtone:MP3, Polyphonic.
    • Sensors:Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Digital Compass, Gyro Sensor, CMOS Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Magnetometer.
    • Additional Features:TrackID Music Recognition, Multiple Image Format, PlayStation Certified, TV Launcher, Alarm Clock, Calculator, Calendar, Airplane Mode, Wi-Fi Direct, Infinite Button, Notes, Stopwatch, Audio and Video Streaming, 3D Games, DRM, GLONASS, Vibrate Mode, MMS Enabled, Predictive Text Input, Sound Recorder, Noise Suppression, NFC, Voice Input, TV Out Port.
    • Bundled Apps:Android Market, Google Search, Google Voice Search, Facebook, Google Talk with Video Chat, Twitter, Google Mail, Google Calendar, Google Gallery 3D.