Sony has announced a new mid-end smartphone that is meant for emerging markets and will be hitting our shores at the end of Q1. According to Sony it “œbrings Sony‘s leading audio technologies together with expertise in display, design, performance and content.“
While the specs won‘t blow you away, for an international price of no higher than £175 it really is an enticing proposition for those that can‘t spend top-dollar on a smartphone. The Xperia E1 is powered by Qualcomm’s MSM8210 1.2 GHz Dual Core processor, 512 MB RAM and features a 4 inch (233 ppi) display combined with a large 1700 mAh battery.
Check out the full press release:
INTRODUCING XPERIAâ„¢ E1
“œXperia E1 combines the best of Sony‘s audio technologies with a premium design and great hardware to create a smartphone for people who want to express themselves out loud.“ said Calum MacDougall, Director of Xperia Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications. “œIt‘s a new, music focused player in our Xperia line-up that is underpinned by the best of Sony‘s design, display and content offers.“
The best in its class
Xperia E1 is mid-tier smartphone with seriously premium credentials. A solid feel, fast processor and vivid 4“ display combined with fast data speeds provides an all round performance that is unrivalled by any other phone in its class1, whilst its audio experience and content offer provides real differentiation.
Great music everywhere
Sony‘s audio heritage can be clearly heard in Xperia E1 as key technologies come together to produce a louder, cleaner sound. With ClearAudio+ mode, instantly enhance your listening experience and optimise the balance of frequencies whilst xLOUD ensures that your tracks sound as good as they should – loud and crystal clear.
Intuitive WalkmanTM controls
Sony‘s WalkmanTM technology hails from more than 30 years of premium audio experiences and Xperia E1 builds on this. Shake-to-shuffle controls and a dedicated “œlong press to launch“ WalkmanTM button ensure that loading and navigating your tracks couldn‘t be easier, whilst the latest generation of Sony‘s “œWALKMAN“ App makes short work of combining on and offline music, creating playlists, as well as playing and sharing tracks.
Crystal clear 4“ display
All of this is controlled from the vivid 4“ touchscreen. Drawing on Sony‘s background in TV technology, Xperia E1 incorporates expertise from across Sony‘s digital display technologies to provide an immersive visual experience. Whether watching movies or viewing photos, the display looks both vibrant and clear.
The heart of your Sony experience
Xperia E1 connects via Bluetoothâ„¢ to Sony‘s extended eco system so whether it‘s through the SBH20 Stereo Bluetoothâ„¢ Headset for those who prefer to keep their music to themselves or the Bluetoothâ„¢ music receiver BM10 for those who need an even louder experience, Xperia E1 remains at the heart of your connected Sony music experience.
Xperia E1 features
· 4“ WVGA (800 x 480) display
· Fast 1.2 GHz dual core processor with 512 MB RAM and 4GB storage
· WalkmanTM key, shake to shuffle and hardware controls for easy music control
· Fast data speeds with Cat 14 HSPA+
· Available in white, black and purple
The Xperia E1 will launch in South Africa towards the end of the first quarter of 2014.
