Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Review
The Ericsson phone company was one of the founding fathers of the mobile industry back in the day, but it wasn’t until their partnership with one of the world’s largest electronics manufacturers that they started to make the kind of phones that mobile customers were demanding. Today, Sony Ericsson have become renowned for some of the best looking and feature-packed phones on the market, but is Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 one of them, and can it compete in the competitive smartphone market?
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10′s large 4 inch screen is one of the things that makes the phone stand out from the others on the market. The clear, bright display makes normal phone functions clear and easy to see, but you’ll appreciate it most when you’re browsing the internet, watching movies and taking pictures with the excellent camera.
The Xperia X10 continues Sony Ericsson’s commitment to providing the best camera technology in their mobiles. At 8MP and with an LED flash and video capture, whatever it is you’re shooting, you’ll be able to get results that are better than some of the digital cameras on the market. The camera interface has been kept simple, but gives you the key settings you need to get the best shot every time.
Sony Ericsson’s spin on the Google Android interface can be a bit of an acquired taste, but it is flexible enough to make sure that most users will be able to customize their phone to suit their own needs and personality. You won’t be lacking any of the other features most modern smartphones come with these days, as this phone has GPS, Wi-Fi, and as you’d expect, Sony Ericsson’s music interface is an excellent alternative to iTunes.
With a quality, minimalist look that you would expect to see from the high-end smartphones on the market, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 certainly looks the part. The buttons that are present on the face, top and side are big enough to be found easily, but not so large that they appear out of place. The shape of the phone has been enhanced to make it easier and more comfortable to hold, thanks to some recent research Sony Ericsson has carried out in an effort to make their handsets more ergonomic.
Sony Ericsson isn’t usually a name you associate with a top smartphone. But with one of the biggest displays on the market, the usual high-quality camera and music functions, and a wealth of other smartphone features, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 does give those looking for a new smartphone, something to think about.