What is it: Windows Mobile smart phone with a Qwerty keypad
What we think: It looks good but Windows Mobile lets it down
Compare the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 compared to all other phones
 Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 |
 Apple iPhone 3GS |
 HTC Hero |
 Nokia E55 |
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| Review date | 1 Dec 08 | 19 Jun 09 | 22 Jul 09 | 28 Sep 09 |
| Editor's rating |
7.0
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9.3
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9.0
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8.9
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| Review summary | We really wanted to love the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 as it boasts an attractive design and features the iPhone 3G would be jealous of, but it runs on Windows Mobile and as a consequence doesn't deliver a great user experience. If only the Xperia X1 ran on Android with all the Microsoft support of Windows Mobile and featured a more sensitive screen, then Sony Ericsson might have hit the jackpot Read full review |
Apple has put the icing on the cake with the iPhone 3G S, adding many of the smaller features that we missed on the previous model. It's not a huge change from the iPhone 3G, so look carefully at the hardware before upgrading or investing in this expensive phone, but it won't disappoint users who crave a great user experience. It's the current king of gadgets Read full review |
If you can stand the Hero's occasional sluggishness, it's a fantastic smart phone packed with great features. We like its distinctive looks, and the innovative user interface brings Android much closer to being as fun and good-looking as the iPhone OS, while being far more customisable. Occasional lag and Android's rough edges mean it's not quite an iPhone killer, but it's definitely fighting in the same class Read full review |
The Nokia E55 is impressively slim, has great battery life and is easy to use. The hybrid keypad may not be to everyone's taste, but, once mastered, it's surprisingly effective. Overall, it's an impressive handset Read full review |
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