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[Minimalist Concept] Sony Xperia A (99$)

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Description

Display & Protection
  • 5.0" 720p HD AMOLED Display (Pentile Matrix¹)
  • Synaptics ClearPad S3603 Touchscreen Controller
  • Apical Assertive Display (ARM Mali GPU Algorithms)
  • Anodized Aluminium Frame with Dual Chamfered Edges
  • IP54 Water- & Dust-Resistance + Oleophobic Nano-Coating
  • Dual Scratch-Resistant AGC Dragontrail-X Glass (Front & Back)


Processor & Memory
  • 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6737 Quad-Core Processor
  • 650MHz ARM Mali-T720MP2 GPU (OpenGL ES 3.1)
  • Hybrid Tray: 2x Nano-SIM OR Nano-SIM + Micro-SDXC
  • 1.5GB 640MHz LP-DDR3 RAM + 16GB eMMC 5.0 Storage


Wireless Connectivity
  • Integrated MediaTek Cat.4 LTE Modem
  • Support for Voice-over-LTE & Wi-Fi Calling
  • b/g/n Wi-Fi (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.1, FM & GPS
  • MediaTek MT6605v2.1 NFC Controller (Android Pay)


Audio Components
  • Maxim Integrated MAX98089 Audio CODEC²
  • Dual Knowles SPU0410LR5H-1 Analog Microphones²
  • Front Facing Loudspeaker / Receiver Combo (via MAX98089)
  • Speaker Protection (EQ, ALC, Excursion-, Power- & Distortion-Limiter)


Camera Modules

Sensors & Haptics
  • Side Synaptics FS4304 Fingerprint Sensor / Power Button
  • Compact (~134x69x7.0mm) & Light Weight (<130g)
  • Vishay VCNL4040 Light & IR Proximity Sensor
  • Bosch SensorTec BMC156 6 Axis eCompass
  • Virtual Gyroscope (Software Emulation)⁴
  • Vibrating Motor (= Haptic Feedback)
  • Lanyard Loop Hole at the Bottom


Battery & Charging
  • Non-Removable 2700mA/h Lithium Polymer Cell Battery
  • Fairchild FUSB301 USB 2.0 Type-C 1.1 Controller
  • 10W (5V 2A) & 15W Type-C (5V 3A) Charging
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow (with Doze)
  • Update to 7.1.1 (with Doze OTG)
  • Kernel Source Code Release




Comparison with LG's Nexus 4⁵
  • Similar Performance (According to Benchmark Scores)
  • Longer Battery Life & 15W Type-C 1.1 Fast Charging
  • Better Cameras (IMX219 vs. IMX111 & 5MP Front)
  • Side Fingerprint Sensor & Expandable Storage
  • Metal Frame (with Dual Chamfered Edges)
  • Larger Display (yet a similar Footprint)
  • Same Premium Dual-Glass Design


Advantages over Competition⁶
  • USB Type-C Port (15W Type-C 1.1 Fast Charging)
  • Latest Android & Full MTK Kernel Source Code
  • 9 Axis Motion Sensor (Acc + Mag + vGyro)
  • Android Pay (Fingerprint Sensor + NFC)
  • Good Front- & Rear-Facing Cameras
  • Sony Xperia Brand-Recognition
  • 720p HD AMOLED Display
  • Front-Facing Speaker


Disadvantages vs. Higher-Priced Xperias
  • Only 720p Resolution & a Pentile Matrix
  • Only a 1.3GHz Quad-Core Processor
  • Only a 8MP Rear-Facing Camera
  • Only 720p Video Recording
  • Only 2.4GHz "n" Wi-Fi




Annotations
  1. 5.0" (Samsung Super)AMOLED Displays are now cheaper than comparible (LTPS) IPS Displays - they're also more Energy-Efficient in Comparison
  2. MAX98089 supports 3 Analog Microphones (via an Integrated Switch) -> Dual Mics OR Mic + Headset Mic (with JackSense & MicBias)
  3. MT6737 only supports 720p Video Recording, so use spare Pixels for 2x2 Pixel Binning & Digital Video Stabilization
  4. BMC156 supports Bosch SensorTec's M4G Algorithm to Emulate a Gyroscope
  5. Why Nexus 4? Because it's considered the first "lag-free" Android Phone
  6. Direct Competitors: Lenovo Moto E3 & Other Cheap Chinese Phones
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