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General| RAM type | LPDDR3 |
|---|---|
| RAM capacity | 3 GB |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash), SDXC |
| Maximum memory card size | 200 GB |
| Internal storage capacity | 16 GB |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| 4G standard | LTE |
| 2G standards | EDGE, GPRS, GSM |
| 3G standards | HSDPA, HSPA+, HSUPA, UMTS |
| SIM card type | NanoSIM |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g |
| Bluetooth version | 4.1 |
| 3G bands supported | 850, 900, 2100 MHz |
| 4G bands supported | 800, 850, 900, 1800, 2100, 2600 MHz |
| Bluetooth profiles | AVCTP, AVRCP, GAP, GATT, GAVDP, GOEP, HFP, HID, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBAP, SDAP, SPP |
| SIM card capability | Single SIM |
| Security algorithms | 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, AES, EAP-AKA, EAP-SIM, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, MSCHAPv2, PEAP, TKIP, WPA, WPA2 |
| 2G bands (primary SIM) | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| Mobile network generation | 4G |
| Platform | Android |
| Google applications | Gmail, Google Chrome, Google Hangouts, Google Maps, Google Play, Google Voice Search, YouTube |
| App distribution platform | Google Play |
| Operating system installed | Android 5.0 |
| Processor cores | 8 |
| Processor family | MediaTek |
| Processor frequency | 2 GHz |
| Talk time (2G) | 11.49 h |
| Talk time (3G) | 12.11 h |
| Battery capacity | 2600 mAh |
| Standby time (2G) | 671 h |
| Standby time (3G) | 656 h |
| Standby time (4G) | 607 h |
| Continuous audio playback time | 62.32 h |
| Continuous video playback time | 8.02 h |
| Form factor | Bar |
| Product color | White |
| Display diagonal | 5 \ |
| Touch technology | Multi-touch |
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
| Display number of colors | 16.78 million colors |
| Internal memory | 9.1 GB |
| ISO sensitivity | 3200 |
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Video recording modes | 1080p |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) | 21.5 MP |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 13 MP |
| Keyboard layout | QWERTY |
| Audio formats supported | 3GPP, AAC, AAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, ASF, FLAC, MIDI, MP3, MP4, OGG, OTA, PCM, SMF, Vorbis, WAV, WMA |
| Image formats supported | BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, WEBP |
| Video formats supported | 3GP, ASF, AVI, DIVX, FLV, H.263, H.264, H.265, MP4, MPEG4, VC-1, VP8, VP9, WMV |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| USB connector type | Micro-USB |
| HDMI ports quantity | 0 |
| Headphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
| Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) | Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) is a standard way to send messages that include multimedia content to and from a mobile phone over a cellular network |
| Personal info management (PIM) | Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Stopwatch |
| Subscription type | - |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 7.6 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 72 mm |
| Height | 145 mm |
| Weight | 142.5 g |
Guide to using the device and understanding software versions.
Visual guide to device components and numbering.
Instructions for inserting and removing SIM and memory cards.
Initial setup guide for basic configuration and account sign-in.
Explains basic touchscreen gestures like tapping and touching and holding.
Introduction to the device's Home screen and its panes.
How to view, open, search, and manage apps on the Application screen.
How to use, download, move, and manage small apps.
Using widgets on the Home screen as shortcuts.
Using shortcuts and folders to organize applications.
Customizing the Home screen with wallpapers and themes.
Tracking battery consumption, power saving modes, and optimizing battery life.
How to take, view, and manage screenshots.
Using the screen recording feature to capture videos.
How notifications appear and how to interact with them.
Enabling notification light and understanding status bar icons.
Understanding notification icons and managing status bar icons.
Overview of pre-installed applications and their functions.
How to download apps from Google Play and other sources.
Using the Google Chrome browser for web access.
Tips for Internet/MMS settings and downloading them.
How to turn on and connect to Wi-Fi networks.
Sharing data via USB cable.
Adjusting data usage settings for better control.
How the device automatically selects networks and manual selection.
Adding, connecting to, and disconnecting from VPNs.
Setting up and manually synchronizing online accounts like email and social media.
Setting up an EAS account for corporate email, calendar, and contacts.
Synchronizing Outlook contacts and calendars via PC Companion/Sony Bridge.
How to access device settings via Application screen and Quick settings panel.
Adjusting ringtone, media volume, and activating vibrate/silent modes.
Selecting notification types and setting time intervals for interruptions.
Setting up, removing, changing, and unlocking the SIM card PIN.
Adjusting screen brightness.
Activating and using screen pinning to display a single app.
Overview of screen lock types (Swipe, Pattern, PIN, Password) and changing lock type.
Changing device language and input language.
Manually setting the date and time.
Explains and shows how to turn on Mobile BRAVIA Engine.
Enhances colour brightness and saturation of photos and videos.
Manually enhancing sound with ClearAudio+ and adjusting sound settings.
Overview of multi-user support and account types.
Using the on-screen keyboard, gesture input, and one-handed keyboard.
Entering text character-by-character, using the phonepad, and inserting symbols/smileys.
Using voice input instead of typing words.
Selecting, editing text, using the magnifier, and personalizing the keyboard.
Manually dialling, using smart dial, and making international calls.
Answering, rejecting, and muting incoming calls.
Recording greetings, enabling automatic answering, and listening to messages.
Managing ongoing calls, changing volume, and using the call log.
Directing calls to another recipient or disabling call forwarding.
Blocking incoming/outgoing calls and enabling/disabling fixed dialling.
Activating call waiting, handling multiple calls, and switching between them.
Making emergency calls with or without SIM card, or with a locked screen.
Transferring contacts using a computer and online accounts.
Searching for contacts and viewing contact details.
Adding and editing ICE information for emergency access.
Marking contacts as favorites and assigning them to groups.
Sending business cards, contacts, and multiple contacts.
Creating and sending messages, adding attachments.
Deleting messages/conversations, starring messages, and viewing starred messages.
Changing notification settings and turning delivery reports on/off.
Using the Hangouts™ application for chat and video calls.
Setting up email accounts and adding extra accounts.
Downloading new email messages.
Removing email accounts, changing inbox check frequency, and setting Out of Office replies.
Using the Gmail application to read and write emails.
Ways to transfer music files from a computer to the device.
Using the Music application and its controls.
Creating, playing, adding songs to, removing songs from, and deleting playlists.
Sharing songs, albums, and playlists.
Improving sound quality using the Equaliser.
Connecting headset, listening to radio, moving between channels, and starting a new channel search.
Saving, listening to, and removing favorite radio channels.
Switching between mono/stereo sound, selecting radio region, and adjusting the visualizer.
Taking photos from lock screen, using camera key, and using on-screen button.
Using face detection to automatically focus on faces.
Turning on geotagging to add location data to photos.
Explains Sweep Panorama, Face in picture, and Multi camera modes.
Adjusting still camera settings, resolution, and aspect ratios.
Adjusting video camera settings, resolution, and self-timer for videos.
Using the Album app to view photos/videos, change thumbnail size, and watch slideshows.
Editing photos, cropping, and applying special effects.
Hiding and unhiding photos and videos.
Playing videos, using external devices, changing video settings, and sharing videos.
Ways to transfer video content from computers.
How to open the Movie Creator application.
Turning off notifications for Movie Creator.
Disabling the Movie Creator application.
Using screen mirroring to display device screen on a TV.
Viewing or playing media content on DLNA Certified devices.
Connecting USB accessories using host adapters or micro USB connectors.
Using NFC for data sharing and scanning NFC tags.
Using Bluetooth to send files, connect accessories, turn on Bluetooth, and name the device.
Using One-touch setup for wireless features and starting the setup process.
Using Smart Connect to control accessories, settings, and launch actions.
Using the device for payments and managing payment services.
Enabling/disabling location services and improving GPS accuracy.
Using Google Maps for tracking location, traffic, and getting directions.
Activating data roaming for internet access while travelling.
Turning on Airplane mode to disable wireless radios.
Managing schedules, creating, viewing, and viewing multiple calendars.
Setting new alarms, snoozing, turning off, editing, deleting, and repeating alarms.
Enabling magnification gestures for screen zooming.
Enabling large text option for better readability.
Enabling colour correction for users with colour vision deficiency.
Enabling TalkBack screen reader service for visually impaired users.
Enabling TTY mode for deaf or hard-of-hearing users.
Using the Support app for user guides, troubleshooting, and software updates.
Overview of PC Companion and Sony Bridge for Mac for device management.
Checking for and updating device software wirelessly or via computer.
Using "Protection by my Xperia" to locate and secure a lost device.
Viewing IMEI number via label tray or phone dialer.
Understanding internal storage, removable memory cards, and RAM.
Backing up and restoring content using PC Companion/Sony Bridge for Mac.
Running specific or full diagnostic tests on the device.
Clearing application data, cache, and default settings.
Forcing device restart or shutdown.
Guidelines for using the device in wet/dusty conditions and warranty information.
Information on warranty, SAR, usage guidelines, and recycling.
Information on service/feature availability and internet data charges.
Legal notices, trademarks, and copyright information.
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