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Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

First seen: 13 february 2008

Information found in: from 165 sources in 29 countries.

Best Price: 399.95 USD

  • User Score (277)
    7.5 7.5 from 277 reviewers
  • Expert Score (49)
    7.3 7.3 from 49 reviewers
  • Design (128)
    6.7 6.7 from 128 reviewers
  • Value for money (33)
    4.2 4.2 from 33 reviewers
  • Features (120)
    6.5 6.5 from 120 reviewers
  • Ease of use (106)
    5.8 5.8 from 106 reviewers
  • Performance (6)
    6.0 6.0 from 6 reviewers
  • Sound quality (15)
    6.2 6.2 from 15 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • after all, very fast, win mob, high resolution display, decent fm radio reception
  • not fast enough, x panel currently limited, high price, recessed screen traps debris, windows mobile is sluggish

Life is mobile. Let everything that’s important to you be with you all the time. The people in your life, the Internet, your music, pictures and video.

  • Make it yours - Style the panel display to suit your needs. Switch between panels as you like - enjoy seamless access to the information and applications of your choice. Visit X1 Microsite for more
  • Speed and power - With Windows Mobile® inside, you can enjoy your favourite entertainment and work efficiently on the …

Manufacturer's Specs

  • Size
    110.5 x 52.6 x 17.0 mm 4.4 x 2.1 x 0.7 inches
  • Weight
    158.0 g 5.6 oz
  • Screen
    800 x 480 pixel 65,536 color touchscreen
  • Available colours
    Solid Black Steel Silver
  • Memory
    Up to 400 MB Phone Memory MicroSD™ support (up to 16 GB)
  • Auto focus
    Automatic focus for optimal clarity.
  • Camera - 3.2 megapixel
    Capture and share special moments.
  • Digital Zoom - up to 3x
    Get close to your subject.

Release Date

  • First seen
    13 February 2008

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 is a GSM (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900), EDGE and HSDPA (900 / 1900 / 2100) phone with a 800 x 480 resolution 65 K colour TFT touchscreen with microSD support of up to 400 MB phone memory. It provides up to 10 hours (talk time)/500 hours (standby time) with GSM and EDGE and up to 6 hours (talk time), 640 hours (standby time) and 3 hours (video call time) on HSDPA. The phone has a 3.2 megapixel x 3 digital zoom camera with video recording capabilities. I…

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 is a GSM (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900), EDGE and HSDPA (900 / 1900 / 2100) phone with a 800 x 480 resolution 65 K colour TFT touchscreen with microSD support of up to 400 MB phone memory. It provides up to 10 hours (talk time)/500 hours (standby time) with GSM and EDGE and up to 6 hours (talk time), 640 hours (standby time) and 3 hours (video call time) on HSDPA. The phone has a 3.2 megapixel x 3 digital zoom camera with video recording capabilities. It has Outlook® Mobile, Polyphonic Ringtones, Vibration alerts, Video Calling and runs on the Windows Mobile® platform. Connectivity is via AGPS, Bluetooth, USB and WiFi with features like Wayfinder NavigatorTM, Google MapsTM and allows for PC Synchronisation as well. Browse the internet via OperaTM or Internet Explorer® Mobile on the handset and access news feed via RSS Feeds. This phone has email, Instant messaging, MMS and SMS capabilities as well as Exchange ActiveSync®. The handset measures 110.5 x 52.6 x 17 mm and weighs 158 g.

Features

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 comes pre-loaded with a trial version of Wayfinder Navigator™ that helps users stay on track with turn-by-turn navigation instructions, access to an online travel planning tool and downloadable maps (length of trial period and map coverage subject to local variations). It also features the XPERIA™ panel interface that allows users to access the Web, multimedia and applications. The XPERIA™ panels can be configured according to user specification and allows users to interact via numerous ways like touch, full QWERTY, 4-way key and optical joystick. Connectivity via 3G makes for quick access to broadband Internet and features video calls, audio and video streaming, internet surfing, multimedia messaging and email on the go. Push email features instant email on mobile phone where messages are sent directly to phone as soon as they arrive. The Xperia has video recording capabilities. It also features Handwriting Recognition. By writing a character on the touchscreen with the stylus, the recognition feature transforms it into the corresponding letter on a keyboard. Connectivity to other devices is via Bluetooth™. The Arc slider design on the XPERIA™ X1 slides the screen upwards to reveal the wide-pitch QWERTY keyboard. This handset has a built-in digital camera with screen viewfinder, dedicated menus and direct interaction with in-phone imaging and messaging features.

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  • Reviews of Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

  1. Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 review

    Reviewer: Mobile Choice UK
    6 November 2008
    Overall 6
    6.0
    Features 4
    4.0
    Ease of use 10
    10
    Performance 6
    6.0
     

    An eye-catching smartphone phone with impressive specifications that is let down by a poor user experience. Read more

  2. Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

    Reviewer: DigitalVersus
    9 January 2009
    Overall 4
    4.0
     

    Though the X1 has truly a lot going for it, the lack of responsiveness (due to Windows Mobile?) makes it annoying to use at times. It would be nice to have more of Sony-Ericsson’s own panel interface on the X1. Read more

  3. Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

    Reviewer: Mobile computer
    9 December 2008
    Overall 5
    5.0
     

    It�s a fabulous looking smartphone with a great specification; but the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 has too many usability compromises to make it worth recommending. Read more

  4. Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Smartphone

    Reviewer: TrustedReviews
    14 January 2009
    Overall 7
    7.0
    Design 8
    8.0
    Value for money 6
    6.0
    Features 8
    8.0
    Performance 6
    6.0
     

    There's been a lot of hype about the Xperia X1, not least because it's Sony Ericsson's first handset to use the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system since dropping the UIQ software that was found on its previous smartphones. The handset has been designed by Sony Ericsson, but is actually built by HTC and although the design looks very different to the HTC S740 , the technology inside seems to be surprisingly similar. First things first, the Xperia looks fantastic. There's... Read more

  5. Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 review

    Reviewer: ZDNet
    2 December 2008
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    Sony Ericsson's Xperia X1 is a well-designed and fully stocked smartphone that offers great customisation via its interactive panel interface. However, with its high price tag, the X1 is definitely a luxury item. Read more

  1. Reviewer: Laura - UK, Your Mobilephone Review
    3 December 2008
    Overall 6
    5.7
    Design 7
    7.0
    Features 8
    7.5
    Ease of use 3
    2.5
     

    I bought this phone around two months ago & had been waiting for it to launch for ages. I was so excited when it finally arrived at my door. At first the phone was great trying to work out how to use it, & I loved my fish like they were real pets! But let's face it, as a phone its rubbish. If you need quick access to texts or shortcuts to your contacts for sneaky texts at work this isn't the phone for you. By the time you have unlocked it, gone to start messaging... Read more

  2. X1 This is simply amazing.

    Reviewer: eXpansys
    4 December 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This phone can do anything! Don't forget to make sure that your exchange server has been patched(very easy) and some of the programs and options are almost buried in sub menus. I could go on for a 100 pages about how good this phone is and how helpful Expansys have been. The google maps satellite view with the gps is unbelievable it seems to have a 1/2 meter resolution as the dot moves when walking about. Fantastic! I am an long awaited upgrade from a P910i Read more

  3. "There are several joy killing serious weaknesses!"

    Reviewer: CNET
    11 March 2009
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    Compering to Nokia top models, for example Luna 8600, which is not their top model phone, this Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 phone delivery case seems rather cheap and badly designed. Like you didn't just bought the SE top smartphone model?! There is no etui nor screen cleaner delivered with it like they use to deliver with P900. No cradle. Just a USB cable aimed for charging and PC communication ... Dissapointed. The loadspeaker gives out a very thin and week sound! There is... Read more

  4. Xperia X1

    Reviewer: aks316, Stuff.tv
    30 March 2009

    Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 - 1 Of The Best Phones Ever.. Rating: 9 out of 10 (Spectacular) Pros: looks, solid build, 3.5mm jack, fully loaded like gps, wifi etc, good battery life, amazing display, panel interface is interesting, excellent qwerty keyboard, good camera, messaging is very easy, 32gb expandable, it is very good as a business phone as well as a multimedia phone... all in 1.. Cons: it will take you 2-3 days to understand the full features as winmob is a bit... Read more

  5. Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 with Contract: Xperia X1 Highs and Lows

    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    13 February 2010
    Overall 10
    10
     

    The Xperia X1 Well what can i say a brilliant device all round, the panel interface is great for when you get sick of looking at the same screen but this may not be an issue if people regularly change their wallpapers on the device. The Panels. The Xperia come with around 7 panels which include a psp style multimedia panel where you can scroll through your music, videos, images. There is also a FM radio panel for listening to your favourite radio stations. There is also... Read more

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