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Sony Xperia Ray

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We take a look at Sony Ericsson's latest mid-range offering, the Xperia Ray.Read more
After the big names like Nokia announced of N9 smartphone, we have a major update from Sony Ericsson. One would be expecting the higher end version of Sony XpeRead more
For those that don't want to get tied down to a contract for their new smartphone, there are only two choices: going to a prepaid carrier or paying fullRead more
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Pros

  • improved low-light performance
  • The screen here is reasonably sharp
  • The standby on this device is amazing

Cons

  • The mini is tiny but too chubby at 16mm
  • this phone is small
  • a whole lot of these handsets will be selling off the shelves

Key specs

  • 8 Mpx
  • 3.3 in
  • 854, 480 px
  • 297 ppi
  • 1500 mAh
  • Single-core
  • 0.3 Mpx

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Sony Xperia Ray - Pros & Cons

Sony Xperia Ray

Pros

  • improved low-light performance
  • The screen here is reasonably sharp
  • The standby on this device is amazing
  • mobile website is actually still pretty
  • pretty solid here
  • balance Sony Ericsson is able to maintain in the months ahead
  • quick and easy to use
  • better sound performance and enhancement
  • Everything on-screen is sharp and clear
  • performance to be very good
  • the performance was adequate

Cons

  • The mini is tiny but too chubby at 16mm
  • this phone is small
  • a whole lot of these handsets will be selling off the shelves
  • the glass is apparently toughened
  • scratches appear at the rate of several per day
  • Settings display turn off bra via back into YouTube
  • Ericsson is doing here are new icons here for finding games and apps
  • Sony Ericsson has a bunch of their own custom wants to
  • app space is still a little on the anaemic side
  • prices are generally a bit on the steep side
  • Sony Ericsson Xperia ray have Google Play Services

Sony Xperia Ray - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.3 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1500 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
297 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

Sony Xperia Ray - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.0
CPU clock speed1.0 GHz
CPU coresSingle-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 205
RAM memory512 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1280 x 720 px
Autofocusyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage1 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height4.4 in
Width2.1 in
Depth0.37 in
Weight3.53 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEno
Mobile hotspotyes
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Display
Screen size3.3 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution854 x 480 px
Pixel density297.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution0.3 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Red
  • White
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Plastic
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
ANT+yes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version2.1 EDR
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
NFCno
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1500.0 mAh
Standby time440.0 h
Talk time7.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no

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Sony Xperia Ray Sony - Editorial Reviews (9)

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Sony Xperia Ray Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray review
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Android Central
Published: 04.10.2011
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray review

We take a look at Sony Ericsson's latest mid-range offering, the Xperia Ray.

Sony Xperia Ray Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray Review | TechNave
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TechNave
Published: 31.08.2011
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray Review | TechNave

After the big names like Nokia announced of N9 smartphone, we have a major update from Sony Ericsson. One would be expecting the higher end version of Sony Xpe

Sony Xperia Ray Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (Unlocked) review - TalkAndroid.com
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TalkAndroid.com
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (Unlocked) review - TalkAndroid.com

For those that don't want to get tied down to a contract for their new smartphone, there are only two choices: going to a prepaid carrier or paying full

Sony Xperia Ray Sony Ericsson XPERIA ray Review
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SlashGear
Published: 31.10.2011
Sony Ericsson XPERIA ray Review

The XPERIA ray is easily the smallest smartphone I've ever had the opportunity to lay hands on, and while it may seem at first to…

Sony Xperia Ray Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray review
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TechRadar
Published: 22.09.2011
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray review
4.5

The power of the Xperia Arc in a small and sleek chassis

Sony Xperia Ray Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray
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CNET
Published: 30.09.2011
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray

Perhaps we're suckers for big screens, but the small display on the Xperia Ray makes everyday smartphone tasks an eye strain. Make sure you compare it with larger phones before committing.

Sony Xperia Ray Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray - Review - Ausdroid
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Ausdroid
Published: 01.10.2011
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray - Review - Ausdroid

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray is the sleek, compact yet powerful new phone in the Xperia range. The Ray can best be considered as a baby version of the Arc, with which it shares CPU, screen resolution, battery size, camera and memory, but with a few added features such as a front camera. Due to […]

Sony Xperia Ray Sony Ericsson Xperia ray Review
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Phone Arena
Published: 19.09.2011
Sony Ericsson Xperia ray Review
4.3

No matter how you slice it, the Sony Ericsson Xperia ray is the embodiment of cuteness. It’s stylish, with bikini waistline and shiny black mirrored face, available in various colors, sports the newest version of Android beautified by the Timescape overlay, and has the acclaimed 8MP Exmor R camera ...

Sony Xperia Ray Sony Ericsson Xperia ray review: Ray of light
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GSMArena.com
Published: 28.09.2011
Sony Ericsson Xperia ray review: Ray of light

Honey, I shrunk the Xperia arc. No, that's a different story. And yes, we like the Sony Ericsson minis. But that's not how the real story of the Sony...