It seems that not so long ago mobile device manufacturers were trying to make their creations as compact as possible. Now phablets have become fashionable, as if declaring that a large size is an advantage. Sony’s new smartphone, unveiled earlier this year, flaunts a six-inch display. It’s only recently appeared on our market. Its cost is slightly higher than average, however, this does not diminish the interest of fans of the brand. In addition to the large diagonal size, it can boast the support of two SIM cards and considerable productivity.
Appearance
Sony Xperia T2 Ultra Dual contrives to look smart despite its considerable size. Its appearance shows the corporate style inherent in the line. The record thin model is not, but its thickness is not great – 7.6 mm. The width is also moderate – 83.8 mm. By comparison, it’s slightly smaller than the width of an ordinary credit card. The body is noticeably elongated in length, the frames around the screen are quite narrow. Due to the ergonomic design of the device is easy to hold with one hand.
Material – plastic. The surface is glossy, not slippery, but quite shiny. The front panel is covered by durable protective glass. Due to the lack of oleophobic coating glass rather quickly gets dirty. Above the screen are the front camera, sensors, speaker. There are three virtual buttons at the bottom of the screen – “Back”, “Menu”, “Home”. Under the screen symmetrically to the speaker is a microphone.
On the back side is a large front camera lens with flash and a multimedia speaker grid. One-piece body, the back panel is not removable, the battery can not be removed. Slots for memory cards and SIM cards are made to the side edges and are hidden plastic plugs. By the way, this model uses a SIM card format micro.
A convex power lock key is placed in the middle of the right edge. Also on the right are the volume rocker, camera button, audio jack. The microUSB port can be found on the left edge.
Build quality does not cause complaints. The body is durable, no creaks or backlashes are not observed. However, it has become customary for phones of this company to have protection against dust and moisture. So the lack of special protective features of the new model is a little disappointing.
Hardware features
The screen diagonal of 6” has a resolution of 1280×720 pixels, therefore, the density of dots is 245 ppi. This is enough for clear images and lack of noticeable pixelation. The manufacturers have chosen not to overestimate the resolution, because it would affect the price and power consumption. The screen is characterized by large viewing angles, good contrast, richness. Thanks to the proprietary TRILUMINOS technology greatly expands the range of colors displayed. Also applies the proprietary technology to enhance the image when shooting and playing back video or photos.
At minimum brightness, the screen is comfortable to work with in the dark. The maximum brightness level is enough for the visibility of the screen in sunny weather. The brightness is regulated automatically, and you can also set it manually.
The sensor has a high sensitivity, so it can detect even a touch in gloves. It is possible to adjust the level of sensitivity.
The device is based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 platform. The quad-core processor based on Cortex-A7 architecture has a frequency of 1.4 GHz. Adreno 305 graphics gas pedal. The platform has a good performance, energy efficiency, supports two SIM cards. With these qualities, it is successfully used by many manufacturers of mobile devices in the medium price range. The amount of RAM – 1 GB. The volume of internal memory – 8 GB, of which the user can not more than 4.8. Therefore, it is worth taking the opportunity to expand memory by installing a microSD card.
The platform provides smooth, fast operation of the system. Its features should be enough for most modern games, at least with minimum settings. Full HD video recording and playback is supported.
Wireless connectivity is represented by the familiar Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC. In addition, the novelty is compatible with ANT+ technology, which is used for sports and medical equipment.
The model supports GPS and GLONASS navigation systems. Fast satellite search provides A-GPS technology.
The capacity of lithium-ion battery – 3000 mA * h 11.4 W * h . In conversation mode, it can last up to 24 hours, in standby mode – 1071 hours. When watching video charge enough for about 10 hours. With average use, the device is quite capable of surviving a couple of days without recharging. You can extend battery life by using the option STAMINA to optimize energy consumption. System automatically shuts down some functions when the device goes into standby mode. After turning on the screen, their work resumes. Also, the power-saving system can shut down some tasks if the battery level drops to a certain level.
Two-in-one
The device works in 3G and 2G networks, and 3G can use only one SIM-card. The settings allow you to choose which card will be used by default for data transfer. There is only one radio module, so when you use one card, the second card becomes inactive. But it is possible to enable call forwarding to an active SIM-card. It allows you to not miss calls coming to the card on standby.
Functionality
The device comes with an operating system Android 4.3. The system is not the newest, but still quite up to date. The operating system is completed by a branded user interface.
Options for the convenience of working with a large screen. For example, you can expand the notification panel with a double-click on the “Home” button. One-handed input mode is implemented for the virtual keyboard. It moves to the edge of the screen so all the buttons are easy to reach. The interface is well adapted to the “landscape” position.
The main camera with 13 MP resolution is based on the Exmor RS sensor. Picture quality is quite decent, with good sharpness and detail. The noise is struggled with the software noise reduction, which sometimes shows itself very tough. Many scenes are available with ready-made settings for different shooting conditions. Panorama shooting, HDR mode, selection of the best shot of the series, the quick retouch tool. A number of graphic filters are available for creating beautiful artistic effects. Not to mention the fun AR effect function for adding colorful 3D effects to your photos.
It is possible to shoot video in maximum quality Full HD. Sound is recorded in mono.
Front camera with 1 MP resolution provides quality images during video calls. You can also use it to take quick self-portraits or record HD video.
The multimedia speaker plays at medium volume, clear, clear sound. Of course, to get the best sound quality, you should use headphones.
Conclusions
Advantages:
- Support for two SIM-cards
- Elegant, ergonomic design
- Large screen
- Performance platform
- Good navigation and communication features.
- Long battery life
Disadvantages:
- Marked surface of the case and screen
- Price above the segment average.
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That’s interesting! I’m curious about the download speeds supported by the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra Dual. Can you please share more details about the maximum download speed it can achieve?
Does the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra Dual have any limitations or restrictions when it comes to using two SIM cards simultaneously? Additionally, what are the exact download speeds that this phone can achieve?