Sales of the flagship smartphones declined markedly since
the beginning of the year. All electronics significantly risen, people have
become more rational approach to the selection. However, the market does not
hibernate, simply demand shifts toward low-end models and middle-class devices.
So in the coming year the main "cash" manufacturers will do in the
average price category. According to Sony, it is the range of 15 to 30 thousand
rubles. It is within these limits, the price is announced Xperia M5 and Xperia
C5. But before we share our first impressions, it is worth
noting two important features. Firstly, two new items using MediaTek hardware
base instead of the usual for Sony platform Qualcomm. And secondly, Xperia M5
comes with a "pump" camera, which exceeds the specifications current
flagship camera - Xperia Z3 and Z3 +.
Sony Xperia M5
For a long time Sony has used the same photo module in the
top smartphones. Namely - Exmor RS with a resolution of 20.7 megapixels. We can
not say that it is outdated, but in the model Xperia M5 (and presumably in the
future flagship, too) is a new sensor with a higher resolution - 21.5
megapixels. Innovation is not limited to a symbolic increase in resolution,
there is also a new AF system. Read more about it - below. Sony Xperia M5 does not replace the Xperia M4 Aqua in the
lineup, and will take place on it, the more advanced model in the middle class.
Do not be confused by the lack of words in the name of Aqua, announced a
smartphone protected from dust and moisture better than champions and certified
by the standards of IP65 / IP68. This means that it can be used under water at
a depth of one meter for 3 minutes.
Audio jack and microUSB plugs denied that simplifies their
use. However, after the water treatment charger and headphones can not be
connected - should be given time to dry ports. The plug on the body was
left alone, underneath the connector is the SIM-card and expansion slot
(microSD). It is dense and tight, to hook at the top edge and easily falls
into place.
An important difference Xperia M5 is expensive decoration
body. Both the front and rear panels of the closed glass. The M4
Aqua, if you remember, the rear panel has a plastic, it is easily scratched and
covered with fingerprints. Fringing body in this case is plastic, and the
corners are made of stainless steel. Profile housing has a convex shape
that makes the smartphone lies comfortably in the hand.
Yes, a large body (145h71,9 mm) due to the 5-inch screen,
but quite thin (7.6 mm). In the role of the screen - excellent IPS-matrix with
a good margin of brightness and maximum viewing angles. As the density of
points even surpasses display Xperia Z3 and Z3 + due to the lower diagonal with
a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels.
Xperia M5 we were shown in black and white version, but in
addition they will go on sale a gold version - thanks to Apple, the demand for
such performance is getting higher. Plans to release additional flourishes
the Sony yet.
In addition to the new
CMOS-matrix in the chamber, which has already been mentioned, the camera Xperia
M5 boasts a hybrid autofocus.Traditionally, smart contrast method used focus
(with a few exceptions among the flagships) and phase system is the prerogative
of the mirror and mirrorless cameras. The
new sensor contains in its structure of the phase detector, so that the
smartphone uses both types to restore sharpness. In theory, this speeds up the work
under normal conditions and significantly improves accuracy in low light
conditions.
Another important point -
the ability to record 4K-video. She first appears in Sony's mid-market. The front
camera stands out for its size - the largest object immediately suggests a
large aperture and autofocus available. Focusing in fact available, and corresponds to
the aperture F2.0. This is to better shooting in low light
conditions SELF. Flash on the front side is not provided, but the
angle of the lens from the camera Self-slightly wider than the core.
In the role of the
hardware base used MTK Helio X10 platform with eight-processor 2 GHz. RAM is
exactly the same as at the flagships - 3 GB, and the volume of built-in storage
is 16 GB. There are NFC-module, there is support for LTE. In
addition, it will be released Dual SIM version of Xperia M5.
Claimed battery life is
two days, but that we still have to check during the test. As for
the price, you can keep in mind the amount of around 25 thousand rubles. Sales
should start in September, so the cost will be officially announced later.
Sony Xperia C5 Ultra
This multimedia smartphone
available, which can be seen as a symbiosis of recent Xperia C4 and Xperia T2
Ultra. Sony is focusing on the front-facing camera and a
large display, the cost of the device should be very humane, and the target
audience - the general maximum.
IPS-matrix diagonal is 6
inches, and resolution - Full HD. It would seem that the gadget with the screen to be cumbersome, but it
is not. Sony has achieved a record
reduction of side frames, so that the average male palm gadget is quite easy. The gap between the edge of the screen and the
edge of the housing is only 0.8 mm and the total width of the housing does not
exceed 8 cm.
For those who seem a size
too big, there is a special mode of operation. For quick gesture (movement along the
diagonal and side of the screen), the picture on the screen is reduced and
shifted to the corner. The size
of the active region can be configured by pulling the edge. In addition, it can be shifted to the
right or to the left for easy right- or left-handed. Top menu in this mode will be called
movement from the edge of the active region, and not from the edge of the
screen. The application calls for
the softkeys can be moved left or right - again, for the convenience of dialing
with one hand.
The case had Xperia C5
Ultra molded, but the protection against dust and moisture is not provided. The front panel is protected by the
glass, and the rear - plastic with pearl effect. The surface is quite brand, but it is
noticeable only in the black version, a white body completely invisible
fingerprints.
Edging shell made of
polished aluminum, which pleasantly cools the hand and looks solid. The only thing that slightly spoils
the impression - very fragile (in appearance) plug compartment with SIM-card
slot and microSD. But it should
be noted that the opening and closing it will have rare.Headset jack and
charger, as the most frequently used, do without plugs. And front, and the main
camera on the sensors built with the same resolution - 13 megapixels. Moreover, both cameras are equipped
with an LED flash. But there are
differences. Self Camera has a
wide viewing angle - 22 mm to 25 mm equivalent, and the front flash lighting
set to a wider space. Fires it
mildly, not the blind and to illuminate 3-4 persons in the frame.
In the role of the
hardware base - MediaTek MT6752 platform with eight cores, clocked at 1.7 GHz. RAM
installed 2 GB memory and storage - 16 GB. The expansion slot supports cards of up to 128
GB.
Sony Xperia C5 Ultra will
be available both with one and with two SIM-cards, but Russia will be delivered
only dvuhsimochny version - black, white and mint colors. Price -
again - has not yet announced, it is necessary to navigate about 16 thousand
rubles. The exact amount will be announced closer to
September.
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