http://www.phonearena.com/ PhoneArena.com - Cell Phone Reviews, News, Specs and Info. en-us Copyright 2001-2006 PhoneArena. All rights reserved. phonearena@phonearena.com http://www.phonearena.com/img/logo-en.gif http://www.phonearena.com/ 107 80 http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-808-PureView-camera-comparison_id3071We are pitting the 41MP sensor in the PureView against the previous top cameraphone from the Finns, the Nokia N8, and against the current market darlings iPhone 4S, Samsung Galaxy S III, HTC One X, LG Optimus 4X HD, Sony Xperia S and the still very popular Samsung Galaxy S II...]]>ReviewsFri, 29 Jun 2012 08:47:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-808-PureView-camera-comparison_id3071/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-X-vs-Sony-Xperia-S_id3025The HTC One X arrived after the Sony Xperia S, so it should be better, right? Moreover, it sports either a quad-core Tegra 3 processor, or a dual-core Snapdragon S4, compared to last year's S3 in the Xperia S. Well, we are not going to tell you right away who wins – we upgraded the phones to their latest firmware versions and charged ahead, so read on for the full picture...]]>ReviewsThu, 03 May 2012 09:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-X-vs-Sony-Xperia-S_id3025/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-S-Review_id2970Sony is starting fresh after 10 years of marriage with Ericsson, and thus the Xperia S marks a whole lot of firsts for it. It is the first handset branded simply “Sony”, as well as the first with the new “Iconic Identity” design of the renamed Xperia NXT line. That’s the big picture, but the device itself also consists of elements that have never been in a Sony smartphone, like an HD display, multicore chipset and microSIM card slot...]]>ReviewsFri, 02 Mar 2012 09:35:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-S-Review_id2970/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Live-with-Walkman-Review_id2936The Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman is the second Android smartphone to carry the legendary brand name. It is a mid-range offering with a 3.2-inch touchscreen, 1GHz processor, and a pair of cameras...]]>ReviewsTue, 27 Dec 2011 05:01:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Live-with-Walkman-Review_id2936/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-pro-Review_id2909Announced way back at MWC in February, the Sony Ericsson Xperia pro didn't arrive in the stores until the fall. It’s one of the few phones with physical QWERTY keyboard that ship with Android Gingerbread onboard, and offers all the goodies associated with this year’s Xperia line bests, such as a 480x854 LCD Reality Display, 1GHz processor and 8MP camera with Exmor R sensor...]]>ReviewsFri, 25 Nov 2011 02:57:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-pro-Review_id2909/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-active-Review_id2857Today we'll be taking a look at Sony Ericsson's offering - the Xperia active, with its rugged water resistance, dust proofing and pre-installed fitness apps coupled with its smart 1GHz processor, Android 2.3 and optimized user interface. Add to that the host of accessories the handset ships with and you're getting a pretty good deal out of the box...]]>ReviewsWed, 19 Oct 2011 08:19:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-active-Review_id2857/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-arc-S-Review_id2851After redeeming its Android mojo with the sleek and capable Sony Ericsson Xperia arc, the company decided to out an upgrade as a stopgap flagship until it eventually makes it to the dual-core Nozomi rumored for next year. We say stopgap, since the Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S keeps the breathtaking design of its predecessor, but ups the ante with a still-single core 1.4GHz processor, 14.4Mbps instead of 7.2Mbps radio, and teaches the 8MP Exmor R camera some new tricks...]]>ReviewsTue, 11 Oct 2011 09:04:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-arc-S-Review_id2851/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-PLAY-4G-Review_id2838Although it’s no longer considered to be at the head of the class, like where it was when it first launched, AT&T’s Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 4G manages to differentiate itself with its “stealth blue” paint job and 4G HSPA+ “with enhanced backhaul” connectivity. At its core, it’s still that fun loving gaming centric smartphone that we know and love...]]>ReviewsMon, 03 Oct 2011 06:28:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-PLAY-4G-Review_id2838/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-ray-Review_id2826No matter how you slice it, the Sony Ericsson Xperia ray is the embodiment of cuteness. It’s stylish, with bikini waistline and shiny black mirrored face, available in various colors, sports the newest version of Android beautified by the Timescape overlay, and has the acclaimed 8MP Exmor R camera ...]]>ReviewsMon, 19 Sep 2011 10:09:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-ray-Review_id2826/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Mix-Walkman-Review_id2816The Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman is a feature phone aimed at youngsters, who are passionate for music, but cannot afford something flashier. However, going over its list of features shows that it offers a fair amount of bang for the buck. But how does it perform in real life? Let’s check it out and see...]]>ReviewsMon, 12 Sep 2011 07:14:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Mix-Walkman-Review_id2816/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-mini-Review_id2812Ultra-compact smartphones may not be as popular as their large-screened counterparts, but that doesn't mean there isn't a nice, cosy place in the market for them, be it a bit smaller. At least, that's what Sony Ericsson tries to convince us in, by unleashing the successor of its last year super-mini, the Xperia X10 mini. The new model is identically named, except for the dropped “X10” part. But how has the Sony Ericsson Xperia mini changed, in order to cater to this year's user requirements?...]]>ReviewsTue, 30 Aug 2011 09:38:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-mini-Review_id2812/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-mini-pro-Review_id2807This is where the Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro should shine. The handset is designed to be stylish and compact, and it's safe to say that the goal has been achieved. We have the all-black variant ...]]>ReviewsFri, 19 Aug 2011 09:34:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-mini-pro-Review_id2807/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-txt-pro-Review_id2794The Sony Ericsson txt pro is a compact feature phone with a full QWERTY slide-out keyboard. It doesn't shoot for the stars, but with an affordable price tag, does it have the guts to compete with other low-end devices?…]]>ReviewsTue, 26 Jul 2011 06:38:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-txt-pro-Review_id2794/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Mix-Walkman-Preview_id2788The Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman: a reincarnation of a legendary brand or just an attempt to catch the eye with the familiar logo? The word Walkman walks us into the sweet past of portable cassette and CD players…]]>ReviewsTue, 19 Jul 2011 09:19:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Mix-Walkman-Preview_id2788/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-ray-Preview_id2785Three new Sony Ericsson handsets, among which was the Sony Ericsson Xperia ray, were announced pretty hush-hush at CommunicAsia 2011 just a few weeks ago. Looking at the preview unit in our hands, we feel the handset actually deserved more attention to be brought to it...]]>ReviewsFri, 15 Jul 2011 09:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-ray-Preview_id2785/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-W8-Walkman-Review_id2764The Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman is an attempt to revive the Walkman brand and bring it to the world of modern smartphones with the help of Android – its rather outdated 2.1 Eclair version, to be exact. Built by using the Xperia X8 as a template...]]>ReviewsTue, 14 Jun 2011 08:03:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-W8-Walkman-Review_id2764/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-neo-Review_id2725The Sony Ericsson Xperia neo aims to find the sweet spot between price and functionality, but in a world crowded with Android offerings, will the 3.7-inch screen enhanced with Mobile Bravia technology and an 8.1-megapixel sensor manage to stand out?…]]>ReviewsFri, 29 Apr 2011 09:14:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-neo-Review_id2725/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-arc-Review_id2706It's no secret that the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 was somewhat of a letdown considering it was pegged as the mobile giant's multimedia powerhouse. On paper, it looked great, but the reality was the likes of HTC's Sense UI made Sony Ericsson's Android skin feel more like a beta than a final release. The Sony Ericsson Xperia arc therefore represents a reboot - curvaceously sexy, endowed with a new screen technology and a revised UI...]]>ReviewsWed, 06 Apr 2011 08:52:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-arc-Review_id2706/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-PLAY-Review_id2700Can we say beginning of an era about the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play? In case you are wondering why, it is the first ever smartphone with a dedicated gamepad. Sure, its chipset is not the most powerful there is, and its screen is not with the best resolution out there, but when you slide it open, and a PlayStation-style game controller winks at you, instead of a boring QWERTY keyboard, you know something's shifting...]]>ReviewsThu, 31 Mar 2011 09:08:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-PLAY-Review_id2700/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-neo-Preview_id2682The Sony Ericsson Xperia neo might not have come out of the Matrix like Neo, but it nonetheless can impress with some of the features it packs in its light rounded body. The handset has a gorgeous 3.7-inch screen with BRAVIA technology…]]>ReviewsThu, 10 Mar 2011 09:37:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-neo-Preview_id2682/commentsPhone Arena