Sony is back! This is the impression we get after every new smartphone we come across for testing. The hero of today's review is the manufacturer's most affordable smartphone. But cost is not the only competitive advantage, it also has dual SIM support. good screen and delivery set. In general, a model that definitely deserves attention. You will find out what you can expect when you buy a Sony Xperia tipo dual from the review.

Design and ergonomics

The smartphone cannot be called thin; it does not have any design delights. However, it has everything to make working with it as convenient as possible. This is facilitated by the non-slip back panel, a recess under the display and, in fact, modest dimensions (except for thickness), including a weight like a chocolate bar. Based on this, we can assume that the main target audience of a smartphone is a young audience.

The smartphone is offered in two body colors – black and white. In the first case, the frame running around the perimeter of the case and the hardware keys are dark graphite in color. In the white version, everything except the backing under the touch panel white. We are testing a smartphone with a black body.

The front panel is covered with plastic, which, judging by the information on the manufacturer's website, is scratch-resistant. It was not possible to find out this during the test, but you notice that the plastic bends literally immediately; as soon as you press it a little harder, streaks “float” across the screen. It’s worth noting that you still shouldn’t expect to see glass in such a cheap device if we’re talking about a new smartphone.
At the top there is a proximity sensor, an event indicator, a speaker slot and a logo. Next comes a 3.2-inch TFT screen, under which there are three touch keys – “Back”, “Home” and “Menu”. The keys are located at the same height as the main part of the front panel. Under the touch keys there is a small recess where it fits comfortably thumb. There is another logo on it - Xperia. Since the smartphone uses plastic instead of glass, an oleophobic coating is out of the question. The plastic quickly gets dirty and is reluctant to get rid of greasy stains left by fingerprints.

At the top end there is a power button, which is almost impossible to find - it is located on the same level as the body. To the right of it you can see a hole for a 3.5 mm headphone plug.
At the bottom there is nothing except a small microphone hole and a recess for removing the back panel.
On the left side there is a Micro-USB connector. On the right side, from top to bottom, there are a double volume key, a SIM priority switch button and an eyelet for attaching a strap. The convenience of working with them is approximately at the same level as with the power key, which saves the fact that you use them less often.

The back side, also known as a removable panel, is made of plastic with soft-touch coating. In the upper left corner there is a 3 MP camera lens, in the lower center there is a curly logo Sony Ericsson, below the Xperia, even lower is the oblong slot of the multimedia speaker. Under the cover there is a battery with a capacity of 1500 mAh; it, in turn, covers slots for micro memory cards, and two slots for SIM cards of the usual format. The smartphone comes with two adapters from micro SIM cards to regular ones. The adapters are made of transparent plastic of a bluish tint, the central part of which has an adhesive surface. It is into this that the microSIM is inserted, thus turning into a miniSIM.

The quality of fit of the parts is good, but there are problems with the assembly - the body creaks, and there is a high probability that this will only get worse over time.

Interface and software

As with all recent Sony devices, the Xperia tipo dual runs the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, on top of which the proprietary Xperia UX shell is used. The interface personalization options are minimal; the situation is saved by a wide range of pre-installed applications and widgets. There are enough of them to fill five desktop windows.

Working with telephone functions - calls, contacts, messages - is implemented well. Particularly pleasant is the fact that despite the modest size of the screen, typing with minimum quantity Even those with thumbs will be able to make erroneous clicks.
Settings for working with SIM cards are located in a separate menu. In it, the user specifies which card will be used by default for certain actions. The sound profile of each SIM is configured in the “Sounds” menu. By default, the main SIM is the one inserted into slot 1, but if desired, it can be swapped with the second one by pressing a key on the right side.

Hardware platform

The smartphone uses a Qualcomm MSM7225AA chipset clocked at 800 MHz, Adreno 200 graphics core, 512 MB random access memory and 2.5 GB of flash storage available to the user. This amount of RAM and ROM is not typical for smartphones costing 1,400 hryvnia, which can be considered an advantage of the Sony Xperia tipo dual. As already mentioned, the battery capacity is 1500 mAh, which is more than enough for such a device. Working hours are good. The GLBenchmark battery test at 50% load and 30 frames/s showed more than six hours; in Antutu Tester the smartphone worked for 5 hours. These results indicate that the user can expect up to two days of work under heavy load. With moderate use: up to 15 minutes of calls a day, several photos, video recording for no more than 5 minutes, listening to music for an hour and a half a day, automatic synchronization turned on, two SIMs, GPS, operating time can be three days. In more gentle modes you can last up to four to five days.

During testing, we did not experience any problems with network reception, including connection interruptions or loss. The quality and volume of the earpiece is above average, in most cases the volume is excessive. The volume and quality of the multimedia speaker is also pleasing, in contrast to the weak vibration alert. For incoming calls in noisy places, you have to rely on the volume of the speaker, and as already mentioned, everything is fine with it. The quality and, again, the volume of sound in the headphones, similar to the two previous cases, are at a good level, this is facilitated both by the presence of the xLoud item responsible for this parameter, and by the unexpectedly good included earphones. We have never seen a headset of this quality and type in smartphones costing less than 1,500 hryvnia.

Display and camera

The device has a TN matrix with a diagonal of 3.2 inches and a resolution of 480x320 pixels, the PPI indicator is 180. Viewing angles could be called excellent if it were not for the inversion of colors when the smartphone is tilted with the upper part towards you. When you approach the bottom, that is, if you look at the smartphone from the bottom, the colors just lose their saturation. Horizontal angles are more than decent. The minimum brightness level is slightly higher than what is required in the absence of external light sources and is 32 cd/m², while the maximum is one of the best in its price category, 402 cd/m², which is more than enough for comfortable work on a sunny day.

Unfortunately, there is nothing flattering to say about the camera. The three-megapixel matrix allows you to shoot with a maximum resolution of 2048x1536 pixels and record VGA video. Everything would be fine if these indicators were not spoiled by the lack of autofocus and flash. Based on this, you can hope for a good result, both video and photo, only in ideal conditions, and even then you shouldn’t expect anything special.

Example of 3 MP photos taken Sony smartphone Xperia tipo dual

An example of video recording with a Sony Xperia tipo dual smartphone

Results

Eight months have passed since we first used the Sony Xperia tipo dual smartphone. During this time we managed to test many other Sony models, some of which left behind pleasant impressions, and the other part negative. The model under consideration should consist entirely of compromises, since creating something worthy that costs less than its analogues is not very easy. Surprisingly, Sony coped with this task, although until now the devices from this manufacturer could not be called affordable. If we talk about what frankly disappointed us, then only the camera comes to mind. Yes, the body cannot be called monolithic, but this problem could always be dealt with, whereas teaching a smartphone to take better pictures will no longer be possible. The Xperia tipo dual doesn't have enough stars in its performance benchmarks either. If the above disadvantages are critical for you, you should look towards more expensive analogues. In all other respects, and this relates to the display, interface, operating time, quality of network signal reception and speaker volume, the smartphone turned out to be a worthy alternative Fly and Prestigio smartphones, and this concerns not only the cost, but also the configuration, which includes an excellent headset for this price category.

General characteristics

Deciding on the type of device (phone or smartphone?) is quite simple. If you need a simple and inexpensive device for calls and SMS, it is recommended to choose a telephone. A smartphone is more expensive, but it offers a wide variety of options: games, videos, the Internet, thousands of programs for all occasions. However, its battery life is significantly less than that of a regular phone.

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Multimedia capabilities

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Memory and processor

Additional Information

Before purchasing, check the specifications and equipment with the seller.

Specifications, prices, reviews and everything for Sony Xperia tipo dual: instructions, topics, programs, pictures, games.

Sony Xperia dual is an excellent smartphone that runs on the Android platform. The device is equipped with a single-core Qualcomm MSM7225AA processor at 0.8 GHz, a 3.2" diagonal TFT display displaying about 262 thousand colors. The device's 3.2 MP camera takes pictures with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels.

A fairly powerful 1500 mAh battery will allow the phone to work up to 6.18 hours in talk mode and up to 360 hours in standby mode. The communication functions of the smartphone are presented: Web browser, HSUPA, Bluetooth, HSDPA, GPS receiver, USB port, WiFi, etc. There is also an output for a 3.5 mm audio headset. Detailed technical Xperia specifications tipo dual are presented below.

This is your convenient smartphone running Android OS.

Beginning of work

Open the box. Turn it on. Relax. Simply set up your accounts such as Google and Facebook by following the instructions and transfer contacts from your old phone.

A phone that will make your life easier

Entertainment is always at your fingertips. Besides, Xperia phone tipo is very easy to use. Access new apps and music with just one tap on the home screen. In addition, Xperia tipo running latest version Android OS makes browsing the Internet faster and easier.

Control your expenses

Worried about data costs? Not worth it.

With the Xperia tipo Android smartphone, you'll only be scared when you're watching a new horror movie, not when you get your phone bill. The application for monitoring transmitted data allows you to set a limit on the amount of data transmitted while surfing the Internet, chatting and playing games online. You will be able to control your expenses and spend no more than you plan.

Stay connected - longer!

Chat via phone. Or chat with a friend all night using the built-in Xperia smartphone Facebook features. Longer. Thanks to powerful battery you can charge your phone and use it for 24 hours without recharging. With long phone battery life, you'll never miss an important call—or a funny status update—again.

Entertainment for every mood

Xperia tipo is a smartphone. It provides instant access to Internet content and a range of applications such as an email client, Google Maps™ and Google Search™. Customize your Android smartphone to your liking by selecting the apps you're interested in from thousands of options. Apps are easy to open - they all appear on the home screen.

Your jukebox

Dance party in the living room? Select tracks from your audio library and xLOUD volume boosting technology will bring them to life. Or connect headphones to your phone and lose yourself in dreams while listening to your favorite soundtracks.