Sony has officially announced a new smartphone called the Xperia E4, targeted at consumers who want entertainment and long battery life from their handset.

The new Sony Xperia E4 comes in both single-SIM and dual-SIM variants and wil be available in black or white color options. When it comes to specs and features, the Xperia E4 and E4 Dual are identical.

In terms of hardware, the Xperia E4 has a 5-inch qHD display with a resolution of 960 x 640 pixels and features a 1.3GHz MTK MT6582 quad-core processor under the hood, paired with 1GB of RAM. Other specs include 8GB of internal storage capacity, microSD support for additional memory, a 5-megapixel rear camera with HDR and a number of neat features, and a 2-megapixel front shooter with 720p video recording capabilities.

A 2,300 mAh battery will keep things up and running, delivering up to 12 hours and 11 minutes of talk time on GSM networks and up to 696 hours of standby, or up to 12 hours and 43 minutes of talk time on UMTS networks.

"With Xperia E4, we wanted to offer people some of the premium Sony features they have come to expect - with unparalleled ease of use - at a highly-competitive price point," Tony McNulty, Vice President of Value Category Business Management at Sony Mobile Communications, touts in a new press release on Tuesday, Feb. 10. "With a simple set-up, great screen and unrivalled 2 day battery life we've created an on-the-go entertainment device that will keep on going, wherever you are."

"Sony's latest smartphones are fast becoming famous for their superb battery life. Xperia E4 draws upon that expertise, integrating a powerful 2300mAh battery that gives you up to two-days battery life; so you don't have to worry about charging your phone every night. If that isn't enough, activate Battery STAMINA Mode to optimize how your battery is used and Ultra STAMINA Mode to keep your phone running on its core functions for a week."

"Xperia E4 is the perfect companion for consumers looking for a super-easy, yet quality smartphone with great entertainment and long lasting performance."

Both the single-SIM and the dual-SIM versions of the Sony Xperia E4 will make their commercial debut in mid-February, but the company has yet to provide an exact launch date or pricing details. In the meantime, check out the video below or head over to the product page at this link to learn more about the smartphone's specs and features.