It's time for a review of a phone originally from Japan. In August 2012, the Japanese smartphone giant presented the budget model Sony Xperia J to the judgment of consumers and experts. cellular communicators, this model, of course, will be. Below is a review of a cell phone from a Japanese manufacturer, after which it will be possible to decide whether it is worth the money that they demand for it.
Main Specifications
Smartphone from the Japanese manufacturer was introduced in 2012. Therefore, at the moment it no longer has outstanding technical characteristics compared to the budget options of today's market. Android 4.0 was chosen as the operating platform for this phone. The "stuffing" of the phone consists of a single-core processor with a clock frequency of 1 GHz. Of course, the current budget models for the most part have dual-core processors, but do not forget that two years ago such smartphone models were just entering the middle segment.market. Manufacturers decided to install 512 MB as RAM. The internal memory of the phone has 4 GB, free of which are only 2 GB, which can be used as a storage for small files. But it is possible to increase the total memory of the phone up to 32 GB. The battery capacity is 1750 mAh.
As for the performance of the smartphone, it leaves much to be desired. In the process of working with the phone, obvious slowdowns and freezes were noticeable. In many ways, the reason for this is not too much RAM, and given that the Android 4.0 operating system requires a fairly large amount of it, then even less memory remains for third-party programs.
Design
The Sony Xperia J smartphone, which is reviewed in this article, has a very interesting design, which is similar to many other models of this company. Moreover, this smartphone can be purchased in various variations. Fans of a more conservative style in phones can purchase the black version. People who are bored with the standard color for many smartphones can purchase a white, pink or even gold Sony Xperia J model for themselves. But when choosing, remember that the color will change only for the back panel, while the entire screen and its edging will always be done in black.
Ergonomic features
If you pick up the phone, you can understand that itturned out to be quite medium in size. It can be easily operated with one hand without feeling like you have a small phone the size of a pager. With a width of 61 mm and a thickness of 9.2 mm, the length of the smartphone is 124 mm. The weight of the smartphone is 124 grams.
By looking closely at the design, we can draw several conclusions about the Sony Xperia J smartphone. The appearance characteristics are very interesting in that the back of the smartphone is made of plastic and is slightly concave, which makes it even more convenient to hold it in your hand. There are three touch buttons on the smartphone screen: "Home", "Task Manager" and "Back". In addition, on the front of the smartphone there are speakers for talking and a front camera. Turning the smartphone over, you can see that the main camera of the smartphone is located in the upper left corner. There is also a flash. At the bottom of the rear panel of the smartphone is a sound speaker. As for the control buttons, both the volume control and the power button are located on the right side of the smartphone. On the left side of the Sony Xperia J is a slot for USB devices. The headset jack is located on the top of the smartphone.
Sound and communications
In general, the sound of a smartphone can hardly be called outstanding. It is clearly inferior in this aspect to its competitors from companies such as HTC and Samsung. In headphones, the sound is heard at an acceptable level, but the volume may not be enough to interrupt the rumble of knocking wheels. In addition, does not cause optimism and the sound ofspeakers. The melodies he emits are somewhat flat, and the low frequencies are completely cut down. As for communications, the voice of the interlocutor is heard well. But if you are located in a noisy crowd, then you need to strain your hearing even if you set the maximum volume level. The vibrating alert is also quite weak. Therefore, if you have set the silent mode using vibration, then be prepared for the fact that there may be missed calls.
Camera and photos
Japanese developers have equipped their phone with a five-megapixel camera. The video recording process is quite simple. For example, if necessary, you can set the shooting either by pressing the smartphone screen or using the button. In addition, you can set the sound of the shooting. It is also possible to set a timer if necessary. At the same time, the timer can be set to a 10 second delay directly on the Sony Xperia J camera. The photos that are obtained as a result of shooting cannot be called outstanding. Of course, one should not expect good detailing of the objects being shot from a budget model. However, photos taken with the camera are slightly blurry. Detailing them is also at a low level. As a result, we can conclude that the Sony Xperia J phone has a camera, which is standard for a budget model.
Screen
Are there any features that the budget model Sony Xperia J has? The touchscreen of the phone is 4 inches in diagonal, which is normalsize for a budget smartphone. The screen resolution is 480x854. In this case, the latter can display up to 16 million colors. The screen features of this smartphone include the fact that it is covered with specially tempered glass from Gorilla Glass, which is famous for its durability. Usually, cheaper glass options are installed on budget smartphones. Viewing angles and screen brightness are good even in daylight. The only thing that raises questions is the contrast of colors. When you look at the phone, the colors seem to be slightly embellished.
Smartphone accessories
When purchasing this smartphone model, its owner will receive not only the phone itself, but also several additional accessories that can be useful when using the phone. Firstly, the phone comes with a brief user manual that can help you use the smartphone if you have any questions. Secondly, a USB-cable, which can be used both in the process of connecting the phone to a computer, and when charging. Thirdly, the charger. Fourth, this is a branded headset from the Japanese company Sony in the form of headphones with a microphone, which is convenient to use when talking.
Pricing for this model
Depending on where you will purchase this smartphone model from the Japanese manufacturer of communicators, the prices for it may be different. In general, the price of the Sony Xperia J, whose firmware uses the "Android 4.0" operating system, is inranging from 150 to 200 dollars. In addition, the cost of a smartphone is also determined by its configuration. For example, if you buy a phone with an additional memory capacity of 16-32 GB, then you will have to overpay another 30-40 additional US dollars for the phone.
Sony Xperia J, customer and expert reviews
Since the phone was launched on the market relatively long ago, because two years is a lot for the smartphone market, today you can find a large number of reviews describing the smartphone both positively and negatively. Moreover, if ordinary buyers used the smartphone only for practical purposes, and their reviews are appropriate, then the opinion of experts is based on a comparative analysis of this model with competitors. As pluses, many ordinary smartphone users highlight its screen and build quality. Indeed, if we take as an example a budget competitor in the face of the NTS One V, then the Gorilla Glass coating against its background looks much more respectable. As cons, many people who bought a smartphone highlight low performance. Indeed, even with a slight loading of the smartphone, you can notice the interface freezes.
Expert opinions on this phone are generally positive, as they understand that at $150 it's hard to find a model that doesn't slow down and has outstanding performance. However, if we consider this phone in terms of competition with such communicators as HTC One V or Samsung Nexus S, then in some aspects the smartphone from the Japanese concern is inferior. For example,such aspects are the sound level and the quality of the photos taken by the camera.
Summarize
Based on the above review, we can conclude that the phone has both positive and negative characteristics. First of all, you should highlight the inexpensive cost of the phone, which does not exceed 200 US dollars. This phone is an excellent option for stylish people for whom the high performance capabilities of the Sony Xperia J st26i smartphone are not so important. Specifications and reviews about the design of the smartphone are its positive feature. It is worth noting the rather large battery capacity of the smartphone, which is 1750 mAh. At first glance, this amount may seem small, but given the single-core processor, the battery lasts for one to a day and a half of serious workload. On the other hand, questions that relate to the smartphone camera also take place. If the quality of the resulting photos, as well as their detail, is important for the buyer, then there are other options on the smartphone market with a better camera.
