Processor
| Processor cores |
2 |
| Processor frequency |
1.5 GHz |
Ports & interfaces
| USB version |
2.0 |
| USB port |
Y |
| USB connector type |
Micro-USB B |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
Networking
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| 4G |
N |
| 3G |
Y |
| Bluetooth |
Y |
| SIM card capability |
Single SIM |
| 2G standards |
GPRS, EDGE |
| 3G standards |
HSPA, UMTS |
| SIM card type |
MiniSIM |
Technical details
| Scratch resistant |
Y |
| GSM bands supported |
1900, 1800, 900, 850 MHz |
| Google applications |
Google Talk, Google Play |
| UMTS bands supported |
2100, 1900, 900, 850 MHz |
Ergonomics
| Accelerometer |
Y |
| Proximity sensor |
Y |
Storage
| Internal storage capacity |
32 GB |
| Memory card hot swapping |
N |
Camera
| Video recording |
Y |
| Video recording modes |
1080p |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) |
1.3 MP |
| Digital zoom |
16 x |
| Auto focus |
Y |
| Sensor type |
CMOS |
| Front camera |
Y |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
12.1 MP |
| Multi-shot |
Y |
| Flash type |
LED |
| Face detection |
Y |
| Built-in flash |
Y |
| Smile detection |
Y |
Display
| Touch technology |
Multi-touch |
| Orientation sensor |
Y |
| Display type |
TFT |
Software
| Operating system version |
4.1 |
Packaging content
| Battery charger included |
Y |
| Warranty card |
Y |
| Battery pack |
Y |
| Headset included |
Y |
Multimedia
| Image formats supported |
BMP, GIF, JPEG XR, PNG, WBMP |
| FM radio |
Y |
| Radio Data System (RDS) |
Y |
Navigation
| GPS (satellite) |
Y |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) |
Y |
| Position location |
Y |
Battery
| Continuous audio playback time |
25 h |
| Standby time (3G) |
420 h |
| Talk time (3G) |
8.5 h |
Performance
| Flight mode |
Y |
| Support for contact groups |
Y |
1.5 GHz Qualcomm, 1GB, 4.3”, 1280x720 , 12.1 pm, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Android 4.1
<b>Intelligent display</b>
Experience life on the bright and brilliant 4.3” HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine and capture every detail with its 16 x digital zoom HD camera.
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