Sony Ericsson’s XPERIA range has proven its worth. The X10, X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro all had something to offer and were made for a wide variety of mid-range Android phones. There is a new addition in the form of the new Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8.
The phone measures 99x 54x 15mm and weighs just 104g. This makes it a very compact and lightweight phone which is therefore highly portable and easily fits in a bag or pocket. The phone features a 3-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen display that works at 320x 480 pixel resolution and is capable of displaying up to 16 million colors. This offers good quality viewing of on-screen images and videos, as well as gaming and web browsing. The screen comes with accelerometer and proximity sensors and is made of scratch-resistant materials. It also has the handy TimeScape user interface that allows you to customize the widget on each corner of the screen.
The XPERIA X8 comes with 128 MB of built-in storage; however, there is also a microSD card slot that can accommodate a memory card of up to 16GB. This comes with a pre-installed 2 GB memory card which in itself will surely be enough for the needs of many users.
Class 10 versions of EDGE and GPRS are used to keep your phone connected to the appropriate cellular networks when you are away from home. 3G coverage provides the initial means of connecting to the Internet; however, users also have the option to connect to local wireless networks where possible, thanks to full Wi-Fi support. The suite of connectivity features is completed by Bluetooth, micro USB and GPS with A-GPS support.
The phone comes equipped with a 3.15 megapixel digital camera that works with a resolution of 2048x 1536 pixels. This offers a convenient method of taking decent quality still images, however users also have the option of recording video in VGA quality at a rate of 30 frames per second. The camera also features geotagging that uses GPS to record the location where a photo was taken.
The chosen operating system is Android 1.6 (Donut); however, this is upgradable to later versions. This works in conjunction with a 600 MHz processor to deliver an engaging and impressive user experience. Being an Android phone, it comes with the full suite of Google features including search, maps, and Gmail and Google talk. There are also a host of entertainment features including a versatile media player, stereo FM radio player along with a selection of games. In addition, social network users also have Facebook dedicated or that allows them to connect directly to the site. There are a number of different color variants available, meaning even the most discerning style-conscious wearer is catered for.
Thanks to its choice of colors and aesthetic appeal, along with its everyday functional technology, it’s easy to see why the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8 is a popular smartphone.
