Sony has unveiled the Xperia T2 Ultra and E1 smartphones, along with dual-sim versions of the same models. Though Sony did not disclose the pricing and availability details of the smartphones, it revealed the features of the devices.
“Xperia 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.
“It’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,” he added.
Sony noted that the Xperia T2 Ultra was designed for emerging markets such as the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.
The new Xperia T2 Ultra phablet has a 6-inch HD display (720p), with Trilumios and Mobile Bravia Engine 2 technology. Powered by a 1.4GHz Snapdragon 400 quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM, the phone is embedded with 8GB of internal storage, expandable up to 32GB via micro SD slot. It features a 13MP front camera with Exmor RS sensor and a 1.1MP front facing camera with Exmor R technology. The phone has a 3,000 mAh battery and runs on the Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) OS.
The Sony Xperia E1, on the other hand, has a 4-inch WVGA (800x480p) display, a 1.2GHz Snapdragon 200 dual-core processor with 512MB RAM, 4GB storage, 32GB micro SD card support and 3MP rear camera. The Xperia E1 features key technologies like a 100 Decibels speaker and ClearAudio+ mode and xLOUD for louder and enhanced sound output.The smartphones are pre-loaded with a 30-day pass for Sony Entertainment Network content store.
The dual-sim versions of the two smartphones have the same features and the latest Sony dual-sim mobile technology that allows both sim cards to be operated independently.