Sony Xperia E1 dual
The Sony Xperia E1 dual is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Entry-level · Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 118 x 62.4 x 12 mm (4.65 x 2.46 x 0.47 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera15 MP · HDR
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 122g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,750 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, January. Released 2014, March
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Timescape UI
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,750 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1750 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
122g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
118 x 62.4 x 12 mm (4.65 x 2.46 x 0.47 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - D2104/D2114
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia E1 dual does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Sony Xperia E1 dual does not have NFC.
Yes, the Sony Xperia E1 dual supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Sony Xperia E1 dual supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Sony Xperia E1 dual has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Sony Xperia E1 dual ships with Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Timescape UI.
The Sony Xperia E1 dual uses microUSB 2.0.
The Sony Xperia E1 dual supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The Sony Xperia E1 dual has 4.0, A2DP.
