Sony Xperia E
The Sony Xperia E is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.5" · 113.5 x 61.8 x 11 mm (4.47 x 2.43 x 0.43 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
RAM512MB
Storage4GB | 512MB
Main Camera15 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 115.7g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,530 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 165 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, December. Released 2013, March
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Timescape UI
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
165 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,530 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1530 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
115.7g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
113.5 x 61.8 x 11 mm (4.47 x 2.43 x 0.43 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia E does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Sony Xperia E does not have NFC.
Yes, the Sony Xperia E supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Sony Xperia E SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Sony Xperia E has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Sony Xperia E ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Timescape UI.
The Sony Xperia E uses microUSB 2.0.
The Sony Xperia E supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot.
The Sony Xperia E has 2.1, EDR.
