Sony Xperia E4g: LTE, MT6732 and 4,7-inch display in a compact design

  • 4G LTE connectivity, NFC and Bluetooth 4.1 for quick pairing and payments.
  • MediaTek MT6732 at 1,5 GHz with 1 GB of RAM and microSD expansion up to 32 GB.
  • 4,7" qHD IPS display and 5 MP rear + 2 MP front cameras with HDR and auto-scene.
  • 2.300 mAh battery with STAMINA mode to extend battery life to more than a day.

New Sony Xperia E4g with improved connectivity and processor

A new mid-range model has just been known to hit the market: the Sony Xperia E4g. This is terminal that is positioned as an evolution of the model that already existed on the market and that, obviously, includes some novelties such as the improvement in data connectivity since it is compatible with LTE.

In this way, we are talking about a device that is a much more appropriate solution in times that run in countries like Spain, where there have already been rates that offer this type of Internet access for some time. Of course, regarding the design of this device there are no major differences with the already known model, so the lines OmniBalance They are from the game with their usual large button on the side. A video makes this quite clear:

There are no major differences in hardware

The truth is that in the information provided by the company itself, there are no major differences in the new Sony Xperia E4g. The most prominent is that the processor goes from being a quad-core model that works at 1,3 GHz to 1,5. This means that it gains in processing power. Regarding memory, this section remains intact: 1 GB of RAM and eight “gigs” of internal storage (expandable through the use of microSD cards).

Going deeper, the chosen SoC is a MediaTek MT6732 quad core Cortex-A53 at 1,5 GHz with 64-bit architecture and GPU Mali-T760 MP2, a combination that provides fluidity in everyday tasks and light gaming. Storage can be expand up to 32 GB via microSD, enough for photos, music and apps.

Sony Xperia E4g white

There is also a novelty when it comes to connectivity, and we are not referring to the device of WiFi or Bluetooth antennas. What has been added is compatibility with NFC on the Sony Xperia E4g, so pairing with devices like speakers is much easier - and this also potentially gives access to payment with the terminal. In addition, it adds Bluetooth 4.1, GPS with GLONASS and A-GPS, and keeps the connector 3,5 mm jack and Micro-USB.

For the rest, other data that should be known are that the main camera is a Sony model with a 5 megapixel sensor; that the operating system with which the Sony Xperia E4g arrives is Android KitKat; its battery has a charge of 2.300 mAh; and finally that your screen stays on the 4,7 inches (960 x 540 resolution).

In photography, the 5 MP rear module adds automatic scene recognition (capable of identifying dozens of different situations to adjust exposure, balance and focus), HDR, software stabilization and recording at 1080pThe front camera is 2 SM and allows 720p HD video calls, enough for selfies and conferencing apps.

Sony Xperia E4g side

Screen, design and ergonomics

The panel is IPS 4,7-inch resolution qHD (960x540), which offers good viewing angles and vivid colors. The density is around 234 dpi, enough for reading and social media. The curved corner and back cover design improves the grip and facilitates one-handed use.

Its dimensions are 133 x 71 x 10,8 mm and the weight stays in 135 gramsThe back cover can be removed to access the slots microSD and SIM, although the battery is not removable. It is sold in black and white with a pleasant touch plastic finish.

Software and user experience

The terminal arrives with 4.4.4 Android KitKat and a light customization layer from Sony that prioritizes the fluency. Embed Xperia Transfer, a tool that speeds up data migration from Android, Windows Phone or BlackBerry OS (contacts, photos, apps, music and messages), and a STAMINA mode to save power by stopping background processes when the screen is off.

In daily performance, the MT6732 and 1GB RAM combo delivers a agile navigation, basic multitasking without any lag, and smooth execution of popular apps. The 8GB of storage leaves usable space, expandable via microSD to avoid limitations.

Autonomy and calls

With a battery of 2.300 mAh, the Xperia E4g is designed to last more than a day without having to plug it in and, with limited use and STAMINA, close to two days. In telephony, connectivity LTE 4G Improves the experience in streaming, maps and social networks, and offers variants of one or two SIMs depending on the market.

Its arrival on the market

The arrival on the market of this phone, in two colors black and white with a plastic finish, It will take place in the month of April (although perhaps at the Mobile World Congress you can see a unit). As for its price, this will be 129 Euros, so the Sony Xperia E4g is not a very expensive model considering that it now includes LTE compatibility.

For those who value international references, its position is around $150 depending on the configuration and country, and in some markets it has been offered with price variations for the option dual SIMAs always, specific availability and rates may vary depending on local operators and promotions.

The Xperia E4g reinforces the E4 recipe with 4G, an fastest chip and useful extras like NFC and STAMINA, maintaining a comfortable design and a balanced display for its price range.

Source: Sony.