Sony Ericsson XPERIA Ray Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
3.3", 480 x 854
Main Camera
8.1 Megapixel
Operating System
Google Android 2.3
RAM
300 MB
Processor
Qualcomm
Battery
1500 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony Ericsson XPERIA Ray
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 111 mm Worse than 72 % of phones rated.
Width 53 mm Worse than 74 % of phones rated.
Depth 9 mm Better than 63 % of phones rated.
Weight 100 g Better than 81 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Black, gold
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Ray has dimensions 111 mm × 53 mm × 9 mm. Its weight is 100 g.

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DISPLAY Sony Ericsson XPERIA Ray
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 3.3" Worse than 74 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 480 x 854 pixels Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Display Features Wallpaper, scratch resistant glass
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Scratch-resistant glass

The screen size reaches 3.3" inches. Phones with smaller displays have the advantage of being easier to use with one hand. However, compared to phones with large screens, they provide a lower user experience. Nevertheless, if you don't plan to watch movies or play games on your phone regularly and just expect basic functionality, this size should be good enough for you. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Sony Ericsson XPERIA Ray is 480 x 854 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR Sony Ericsson XPERIA Ray
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm
Processor Number MSM8255
Clock Speed 1 GHz Worse than 80 % of phones rated.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Ray is supplied with Qualcomm. Another important parameter is the processor frequency, which indicates how many instructions the phone can process in one second. Similar to refresh rate, the higher the number, the faster the phone responds. Processor frequency of phone Sony Ericsson XPERIA Ray is 1 GHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.

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MEMORY Sony Ericsson XPERIA Ray
RAM 300 MB Worse than 87 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) -
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 32 GB



For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.

Size of the RAM memory tells us how powerful the phone is. Sony Ericsson XPERIA Ray is equipped with 300 MB. Commonly today you will find phones with 6 to 8 GB of RAM. This means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications or games. Higher RAM of 12 GB can be found in best phones on market and are ideal especially for avid gamers. On the other hand, operating memory below 4 GB is more of an issue with lower-end phones and older models. However, even they will find their fans among less demanding users, who don´t want to spend much on buying new phone.

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CAMERA Sony Ericsson XPERIA Ray
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 8.1 Megapixel Better than 52 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/2.4 Worse than 89 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Digital Zoom 16x Better than 95 % of phones rated.
Self-Timer Delay Yes
Camera Modes Landscape/portrait mode, Red-Eye Reduction
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection, smile shutter Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source Flash
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (720p)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Ray has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of main lens is 8.1 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Another important factor is the aperture, which in this case is F/2.4 and determines how much light passes through the sensor. Best phones have an aperture of up to F/1.5. But the most common lenses today are F/1.8 to F/2.2. In this case, the lower the number after the slash, the higher the photo quality.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 16x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. Many people will also benefit from the facial recognition feature. In translation it means the camera can recognise face of person in the frame and automatically focus on it.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony Ericsson XPERIA Ray
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1500 mAh Worse than 62 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 440 hours Better than 68 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 420 minutes Worse than 60 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 410 min
Standby (GSM): up to 430 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 420 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 440 hrs
Playback (Music): up to 36 hrs
Playback (video): up to 405 min
Battery Technology Lithium polymer

The battery size of Sony Ericsson XPERIA Ray is 1500 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

The standby time for this phone is 440 hours and tells us how long the phone lasts on a single charge when you're not actively using it. The phone Sony Ericsson XPERIA Ray will last one charge with constant phone calls 420 minutes.

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CELLULAR Sony Ericsson XPERIA Ray
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Google Android 2.3
Navigation A-GPS

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. Sony Ericsson XPERIA Ray supports 3G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Google Android 2.3.

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COMMUNICATIONS Sony Ericsson XPERIA Ray
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, GAP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP
WLAN Security WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Google Talk, SMS, MMS

Bluetooth 2.0 EDR must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.

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MEDIA Sony Ericsson XPERIA Ray
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, PCM, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, AAC-LC, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263
FEATURES Sony Ericsson XPERIA Ray
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer
Ring Tone Formats MP3, AAC
Polyphonic Ringer Yes
Polyphonic Ring Tone Voice Qty 72
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features Intelligent Typing (T9), Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified
OTHERS Sony Ericsson XPERIA Ray
Included Accessories Stereo headset, USB cable, power adapter
Memory card microSD - 4 GB

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