Sony Ericsson C702 review

Sony Ericsson C702 Review

Reviewed by: Andrew Lim

Reviewed on: 21 July 2008

An interesting addition to the C702's camera functionality is the ability to add the location of your picture using the built-in GPS. You can also use the GPS with an application called Tracker to track a run and then see your route and how fast you were going, among other useful information.

Alternatively, you can use the GPS with Google Maps to find your location and get directions. If you want to use it as a sat-nav, then you can use the pre-installed Wayfinder app, which offers voice prompts.

Bored of the phone's bevy of features? How about a little Web browsing over HSDPA? We preferred using Opera Mini to surf instead of the C702's own browser.

The music player is functional, but the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack is a pet peeve of ours. It was made even worse by the lack of an adaptor in the box. 

Performance
Battery life was adequate, lasting for around two days with moderate use. If you often use the GPS and HSDPA, the battery will obviously deplete much faster, so we'd advise you to limit your usage when possible. Don't leave a GPS application open if you're not using it or browse the Web for hours. You shouldn't expect to have a lot of battery power left afterwards.

Conclusion
For a mid-range phone, the Sony Ericsson C702 is a good all-rounder, but we expected something more. It's not that we don't think that it's a good phone, we just think Sony Ericsson could have injected more panache into what essentially looks like another run-of-the-mill handset. That said, it's a bargain if you consider its features. It's worth looking at if you're on a budget.

Alternatively, the Nokia N82 comes with GPS and a much better camera or you could opt for the incoming Sony Ericsson C905 that will offer eveything the Nokia N82 has in a more camera-specific handset.

Edited by Shannon Doubleday