Review

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 at a glance:

he Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 has been in the center of attention ever since its first unofficial shots leaked online. Much like most other gadgeteers, we?ve had our hands itching to get one and luckily our wishes just came true.
The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 is one impressive device full of industry leading features - it?s the first Windows Mobile smartphone with an 8 megapixel camera and WVGA video recording and it?s actually the first ever full QWERTY phone to have that sort of imaging prowess as well.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 at a glance:

• General: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 900/1900/2100 MHz, EDGE class 10, HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 2 Mbps
• Form factor: Slide-and-tilt QWERTY touch phone
• Dimensions: 110 x 54 x 16 mm, weight 155 grams
• Display: 3.2" TFT resistive touchscreen, 800 x 480 pixels
• Platform: Qualcomm MSM 7200 528 MHz processor
• OS: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
• Memory: 110MB storage, 256 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM, microSD card slot
• Camera: 8-megapixels auto-focus camera, LED flash, touch focus, geotagging, face detection, image stabilizer, Smart Contrast, WVGA@30fps video recording
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, standard microUSB port, GPS receiver with A-GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, TV-out
• Misc: Optical trackpad, accelerometer for motion-based gaming, office document viewer and editor, XviD video support
• Battery: 1500 mAh Li-Po battery
 

Sony Ericsson C903 review

Key features

• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and dual-band HSDPA/ tri-band HSDPA in US version
• 5 MP AF camera with dual LED flash, geo-tagging, face and smile detection, active lens cover
• Built-in GPS with A-GPS support, Wayfinder Navigator software, geotagging
• Dedicated camera mode switch and gallery keys
• Scratch resistant 2.4" 256K-color TFT display
• Backlit D-pad shortcuts in camera mode
• Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate
• Bluetooth (with A2DP), USB v2.0
• FM radio with RDS and enhanced TrackID, YouTube client
• Threaded conversations in messaging
• Smart dialing

Main disadvantages:

• Video recording limited to QVGA resolution at 30fps
• M2 card slot under the battery cover
• Camera key has almost no feedback at full press
• The glossy surface is a fingerprint nightmare
• No cover for the USB port
• No office document viewer
• No video-call camera

 

Sony Ericsson T707 review

Key features

• Quad-band GSM and 3G with HSDPA support
• 3.15 megapixel camera with Cell-ID geotagging
• 2.2" 256K-color TFT display with 240 x 320 pixels resolution
• Secondary monochrome external display (36 x 128 pixels)
• Scratch-resistant surface for both displays
• Bluetooth with A2DP
• Hot-swappable M2 card slot (up to 16 GB)
• FM radio with RDS
• Basic multi-tasking support
• Gesture control
• Light effects with 5 colors, assignable to contacts
• Smart dialing
• Threaded messaging

Main disadvantages:

• Camera doesn’t have auto focus or LED flash
• Low-res video recording (QVGA@15fps)
• External display not legible in sunlight
• Keyboard lacks adequate typing feedback (might be changed in final product)
• The light effects are too dim (might be changed in final product)
• No document viewer
• No video-call camera (W508 has one)
• No accelerometer sensor (W508 has one)
 

Sony Ericsson Yari

Key features

GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 900/2100, GPRS/EDGE class 10, HSDPA 3.6Mbps
Slider
100 x 48 x 15.7 mm, 115 g
2.4-inch 256K color TFT display, 240 x 320 pixel resolution
60MB integrated memory, hot-swappable microSD card slot (up to 16GB)
Proprietary Flash-based UI
5 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash, geo-tagging, face detection, smile detection
QVGA video recording
Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, GPS receiver with A-GPS support
Gesture and motion-based gaming, Shake control, SensMe
1000 mAh battery
 

Sony Ericsson W995

Key features

Brushed metal body parts
Quad-band GSM, dual-band HSDPA
2.6" 256K-color TFT display of QVGA resolution
8.1 megapixel camera with autofocus, LED flash, geo-tagging, face detection
WQVGA video recording at 30fps
Built-in GPS with A-GPS functionality
Wi-Fi with DLNA support
Bluetooth (with A2DP) and USB v2.0
Accelerometer sensor
118MB of internal memory and M2 memory expansion (8GB card included)
Stereo speakers
3.5 mm audio jack
Kickstand
Walkman 4.0 music player with Shake control and SensMe
FM radio with RDS
Multi-tasking support
Smart dialing
Comfortable keypad, nice sliding mechanism

Main disadvantages

Video recording limited to WQVGA
No lens protection
No DivX/XviD video support (though it?s touted as a video-centric phone)
Kickstand construction could?ve been more reliable
No office document viewer
 

Sony Ericsson W508

Key features

Quad-band GSM and 3G with HSDPA support
3.15 megapixel camera
2.2" 256K-color TFT display with 240 x 320 pixel resolution
Secondary monochrome OLED external display
Scratch-resistant surface for both displays
Touch sensitive external music control keys
Hot-swappable M2 card slot (up to 16 GB), 1 GB included
Stereo Bluetooth (A2DP)
Walkman music player with Shake control and SensMe
FM radio with RDS
Gesture control
Accelerometer for screen rotation
Basic multi-tasking support
Smart dialing
Threaded messaging
Exchangeable StyleUp covers

Main disadvantages

Camera doesn?t have auto focus or LED flash
Low-grade video recording (QVGA@15fps)
No web browser screen auto rotate
No document viewer

Sony Ericsson T707

Key features

Quad-band GSM and 3G with HSDPA support
3.15 megapixel camera with Cell-ID geotagging
2.2" 256K-color TFT display with 240 x 320 pixels resolution
Secondary monochrome external display (36 x 128 pixels)
Scratch-resistant surface for both displays
Bluetooth with A2DP
Hot-swappable M2 card slot (up to 16 GB)
FM radio with RDS
Basic multi-tasking support
Gesture control
Light effects with 5 colors, assignable to contacts
Smart dialing
Threaded messaging

Main disadvantages

Camera doesn’t have auto focus or LED flash
Low-res video recording (QVGA@15fps)
External display not legible in sunlight
Keyboard lacks adequate typing feedback (might be changed in final product)
The light effects are too dim (might be changed in final product)
No document viewer
No video-call camera (W508 has one)
No accelerometer sensor (W508 has one)

Sony Ericsson Satio (Idou)

Key features

GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 900/2100 MHz, GPRS/EDGE class 10, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, HSUPA 3.6 Mbps
Touchscreen bar
112 x 55 x 13.3 mm
3.5" 16M-color TFT resistive touchscreen, 640 x 360 pixels
100MB integrated memory, hot-swappable microSD card slot (up to 16GB), 256 MB RAM
Symbian OS
12 megapixel autofocus camera with xenon flash and video LED flash, geotagging, face and smile detection, Smile Shot, Smart contrast and VGA video recording at 30 fps
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, USB v2.0, GPS receiver with A-GPS
Accelerometer for screen auto rotate, FM radio with RDS
1000 mAh battery

Sony Ericsson C903

Key features

Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and dual-band HSDPA/ tri-band HSDPA in US version
5 MP AF camera with dual LED flash, geo-tagging, face and smile detection, active lens cover
Built-in GPS with A-GPS support, Wayfinder Navigator software, geotagging
Dedicated camera mode switch and gallery keys
Scratch resistant 2.4" 256K-color TFT display
Backlit D-pad shortcuts in camera mode
Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate
Bluetooth (with A2DP), USB v2.0
FM radio with RDS and enhanced TrackID, YouTube client
Threaded conversations in messaging
Smart dialing

Main disadvantages

 Video recording limited to QVGA resolution at 30fps
 M2 card slot under the battery cover
 Camera key has almost no feedback at full press
The glossy surface is a fingerprint nightmare
No cover for the USB port
No office document viewer
No video-call camera
 

Sony Ericsson Aino

Key features

GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 850/900/2100, GPRS/
EDGE class 10, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, HSUPA, 2 Mbps
Touchscreen slider
104 x 50 x 15.5 mm, 134 g
3-inch 16M color TFT display, 240 x 432 pixel resolution
55MB integrated memory, hot-swappable microSD card slot (up to 16GB)
Proprietary Flash-based UI
8 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash, touch focus, geo-tagging,
face detection, smile detection, image stabilizer, smart contrast
VGA video recording at 30 fps
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, GPS receiver with A-GPS support
Partial touchscreen functionality, accelerometer for screen auto rotate,
FM radio with RDS, Remote play for Playstation 3
1000 mAh battery

Sony Ericsson Z610

Key features

Nice, original design
UMTS
Secondary camera for video calls
Memory card slot: Memory Stick Micro
2 megapixel camera
Superb keypad
USB Mass Storage
Real multitasking
Music player

Main disadvantages

No Infrared port
No EDGE
No radio
Camera has no autofocus or flash
No protection for the camera lens
 

Sony Ericsson Z530

Key features:

Relatively small size & weight
Elegant design
Solid construction
Memory card slot
Affordable price

Main disadvantages:

Low resolution main display
Poor camera
No FM radio
Controversial keypad design
Memory Stick Micro (M2) card type is still very new and unpopular

 

Sony Ericsson W980

Key features:

2.2" 262K-color TFT LCD display of QVGA resolution
3 megapixel camera
8 gigs of onboard memory
FM transmitter
Great user interface
3G with HSDPA
External 262K-color display with a resolution of 176 x 176 pixels
Walkman 3.0 music player
Shake control
Light effects
Touch-sensitive keys
Ambient light sensor
Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP profile support
USB 2.0 connectivity
FM radio with RDS
Good battery life
Comfortable keypad

Main disadvantages:

No auto focus nor flash for the camera
Inconvenient camera lens location
Shiny surface a fingerprint nightmare
Display kinda small for a high-end phone
Awkward context keys
Camera interface not user-friendly
 

Sony Ericsson W950

Main advantages:

4GB of storage space
Walkman MP3 player and stereo FM radio with RDS
Dedicated multimedia keys
3G support
Symbian 9.1 OS with the UIQ 3.0 user interface
Touchscreen with QVGA resolution
Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP profile, Infrared port and USB 2.0 support
Comes with a 3.5 mm audio jack adapter

Main disadvantages:

No camera
No Wi-Fi
No memory card slot
No EDGE support
Uncomfortable keypad

 

Sony Ericsson W902

Key Features:

Quad-band GSM and 3G with HSDPA support
2.2" 256K-color vibrant TFT display of QVGA resolution
5 megapixel auto-focus camera with LED flash and cell ID geotagging
Dedicated external music keys
Bluetooth (with A2DP) and USB v2.0
Accelerometer sensor for display auto-rotate
25MB of internal memory and M2 memory card slot (8GB card included)
Walkman 3.0 music player with Shake control and SenseMe
FM radio with RDS
Multi-tasking support
Smart dialing
Comfortable keypad

Main disadvantages:

Smallish screen
Images suffer excessive sharpening and purple fringing
Poor video recording capabilities
No lens cover
No office document viewer
Shaky battery cover
Walkman button and Shake control implementation not user friendly
 

Sony Ericsson, Walkman, MobilMania

Key features

big high-quality display
full-function MP3 player
3G and video call support
huge built-in memory
excellent 2 megapixel camera

Main disadvantages

bigger size and weight
full blackout of the display
construction is less practical
no EDGE
FM radio is not a part of the phone
 

Sony Ericsson W810

Key features:

Fully functional MP3 player
Top-quality sound
Very good earphones enclosed in the retail package
Brilliant camera feat. automatic focus
Great display
EDGE Class 10
Built-in FM radio with RDS
512 MB memory card enclosed in the retail package
Hot swap functionality
USB charging
Solid construction
Fresh redesign of the famous W800

Main disadvantages:

Looks a bit too plastic
There are no alternative color versions

 

Sony Ericsson  K750

Key features:
Fully functional MP3 player
MP3 sound of excellent quality
First-rate earphones delivered with the phone
Very good auto focus camera
Fine display
Built-in radio with RDS
USB charging
Stylish design

Main disadvantages

No EDGE
No standard support for USB Mass Storage
No alternative color versions

Sony Ericsson  K750

Key features

Quad-band GSM support
Tri-band HSDPA
Built-in GPS receiver
3 megapixel camera with geotagging
Walkman player with Shake control and SensMe
Media center
Stereo speakers
FM radio with RDS
YouTube integration
2.2" QVGA TFT display
M2 memory card slot (1GB card included)
Stereo Bluetooth
Built-in motion sensor

Main disadvantages

No video-call camera
Camera has basic portrait interface and no autofocus
Poor legibility under direct sunlight
Integrated stereo speakers are not impressive neither in sound qiality, nor in loudness
 

Sony Ericsson  W550

Key features

full-featured MP3 player
radio with RDS
excellent sound quality
top-quality display
various accessories including a pair of very good earphones
internet browser
charging through USB

Main disadvantages

no memory card slot
keypad not very convenient
no EDGE

 

Sony Ericsson  T303

Key features

full-featured MP3 player
radio with RDS
excellent sound quality
top-quality display
various accessories including a pair of very good earphones
internet browser
charging through USB

Main disadvantages

no memory card slot
keypad not very convenient
no EDGE

Sony Ericsson  K750

Key features

Very high quality camera with auto focus function
Memory card
Brilliant sound quality in the MP3 player
Good quality display
New Activity menu
Built-in radio equipped with RDS
Recharge through a USB cable
Flashlight function

Main disadvantages

No EDGE
Display is not imbedded
Lower quality touch orientation on the keypad
Menu animation cannot be switched off
No standard support for USB Mass Storage
MP3 ringtones of average quality
Camera shutter sound can?t be switched off (update - on some firmware versions it can be switched off)
 

Sony Ericsson  K750

Key features

UMTS support
Two cameras, video call
Quality display
Built-in radio with RDS
1.3 MP camera with light diode
Quality MP3 ringtones

Main disadvantages

No memory card slot
Very sunk keypad buttons
No "switch off animation" option in the menu

Sony Ericsson  K600

Key features

UMTS support
Two cameras, video call
Quality display
Built-in radio with RDS
1.3 MP camera with light diode
Quality MP3 ringtones

Main disadvantages

No memory card slot
Very sunk keypad buttons
No "switch off animation" option in the menu
 

Sony Ericsson  G705

Key features

Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and HSDPA 7.2 Mbps/tri-band HSDPA for US version
Built-in GPS with A-GPS function, Wayfinder Navigator software, geotagging
Wi-Fi b/g with DLNA and SIP support, Bluetooth (with A2DP), USB v2.0
2.4" 256K-color TFT display
3.2 MP camera with LED flash,
Enhanced user interface with basic multi-tasking
Illuminated Web shortcut keys
Dedicated Play/Pause music key
Media Center, Smart search, Manage Messages
FM radio with RDS and TrackID
YouTube client
120 MB built-in memory, M2 card support, 1GB included

Main disadvantages:

Cheapo looking materials
No office document viewer
Video recording limited to QVGA resolution at 15fps
M2 card slot is under the battery cover
 

Sony Ericsson  G705

Key features

2" 262K-color TFT LCD display of QVGA resolution
GPRS, EDGE and 3G connectivity with HSDPA
Great web browser
Great battery life
Compact size
M2 memory card slot
2 megapixel camera
Media center
Comfortable keypad
FM radio with RDS
Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP support
USB connectivity

Main disadvantages

Camera produces mediocre pictures
Poor display legibility under direct sunlight
No video-call camera
No document reader
D-pad might be uncomfortable at first

Sony Ericsson G502

Key features

2" 262K-color TFT LCD display of QVGA resolution
GPRS, EDGE and 3G connectivity with HSDPA
Great web browser
Great battery life
Compact size
M2 memory card slot
2 megapixel camera
Media center
Comfortable keypad
FM radio with RDS
Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP support
USB connectivity

Main disadvantages

Camera produces mediocre pictures
Poor display legibility under direct sunlight
No video-call camera
No document reader
D-pad might be uncomfortable at first
 

Sony Ericsson G905

Key features:

8.1 MP autofocus camera with Xenon flash and active lens cover
Dedicated camera mode switch, two camera/gaming keys over the display
Face and Smile detection, smart contrast, image stabilizer, geotagging, red-eye reduction
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and HSDPA (3.6 Mb) / tri-band HSDPA for US version
Scratch resistant mineral glass 2.4" TFT 256K-color display
Built-in GPS with A-GPS function, Wayfinder Navigator software
Wi-Fi b/g with DLNA and SIP VoIP support, Bluetooth (with A2DP), USB v2.0
Enhanced user interface with basic multi-tasking
Media Center, Smart search, Manage Messages, extended TrackID
FM radio with RDS and TrackID
160 MB built-in memory, M2 card support, 2GB included

Main disadvantages:

Display is relatively small for a high-end device
Video recording limited to QVGA resolution at 30fps
No front facing video call camera
No office document viewer
Sliding lens cover of questionable durability
Exposed connectivity port
Fiddly battery cover

Sony Ericsson G902

Key features:

5 MP autofocus camera with unique active lens cover and touch controls
Slim and stylish metal case
Smile detection, image stabilizer, geo-tagging (via cell-ID)
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and HSDPA (3.6 Mb)
Media Center, Smart search, Manage Messages, extended TrackID
Enhanced user interface
Scratch resistant 2" TFT 256K colors display
FM radio with RDS
Bluetooth (with A2DP)
Basic multi-tasking support
Smart dialing
160 MB built-in memory, M2 card support

Main disadvantages:

Smallish screen
Images suffer excessive sharpening and purple fringing
Poor video recording capabilities
Slide-up lens cover collects massive amounts of dust
No office document viewer
 

Sony Ericsson G702

Key features

Splash and dust resistant
Built-in GPS receiver
3 megapixel camera with active lens cover and dual LED flash
Face detection and geotagging, fast autofocus
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, HSDPA (3.6 Mbps) in the European version
Fingerprint resistant case
FM radio with RDS
Bluetooth (with A2DP)
Tracker sports application
Memory card slot for M2 cards (up to 8GB M2 cards supported)

Main disadvantages

Controversial looks
No office documents viewer
Awkward volume/zoom rocker
No TV out

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