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Sony Ericsson G502 Review

Budget Internet phone

Budget Internet phone

Published on: 05 June, 2008 by PhoneArena Team

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Even the people from the Internet generation have to make phone calls from time to time. After all, it’s not always possible to find all your acquaintances (for example your grandma) in facebook.

The good news is that G502 performs very well during a talk. Even though some what monotonous, you will hear your collocutor loud and clear and vise versa. The loudspeaker is a good one and is very handy, as long as you are not at a very noisy place.

Sony Ericsson continues to use very long lasting batteries in all their models. According to the specifications, the one in G502 has to be good for 10 hours of talking or 14 days in standby mode.

There were no significant software defects at any time, during our tests. Despite using the interface of the high class of the manufacturer, the menus were opening almost simultaneously. This is a prove of the good optimization of the device.


Conclusion:

The big question here is „Does the phone satisfy the needs of the internet generation?”. If you ask us, it does.

Sony Ericsson G502 is a wonderful example for a combination between an affordable, unpretentious package, and every function and option, which the modern user needs. It has a really impressive for such a device Web browser, high-speed Internet support, a good e-mail client and quality sound during a talk. The main problems are related to the design language, with the phone being not as attractive and the uncomfortable D-pad.

Pros

  • HSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s
  • Very good Web browser
  • Great sound quality during a talk

Cons

  • Not very attractive design
  • Not a global phone

PAppeal

Christian Dior:
1 of 10
Very low

Wow, I can get the latest fashion news directly on my phone! That’s great, but I wouldn’t buy such a “thing”, ever. It doesn’t go with my jacket nor my shoes.

Average Joe:
10 of 10
Very high

This phone has everything I want. Even a bit more. At an affordable price too.

Corporate US:
1 of 10
Very low

Despite its good functions like the Web browser and the e-mail client, I wouldn’t invest in G502. There are other devices, which would suit me better.

High-Tech junkie
1 of 10
Very low

Low quality camera + low quality video + lack of innovative solutions = low quality phone. At least that’s what I think

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PA phone rating

  • Design 7
    • Keyboard 7
    • Build Quality 6
    • Look 7.5
  • Display 8
    • Quality 7
    • Resolution 9
    • Size 8
  • Camera 7.5
    • Resolution 8
    • Quality 7
    • Features, Comfort 8
  • Sound Quality 8
    • Incoming 8
    • Outgoing 8
    • Ringing 8
  • Battery 8
    • Talk time 8
    • Stand-by time 8
  • Connectivity 7
    • Local 5
    • Internet 8.5
    • Data 9
  • Multimedia 7
    • Interface Comfort, Options 8
    • Quality 7
    • Supported formats 6
    • Connectors (3.5/A2DP) 6
  • Organizer 8.5
    • PIM 8
    • Phonebook 9
    • Messaging 9
Good
8
out of 10
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Bought one for myself with a contract at VERY attractive price. From connectivity, camera, display, sound and web points it leaves Nokia competitors FAR far behind. Internet speed simply rocks if you have good HSDPA coverage. I was pleasantly surprised by email client which eventually supports ActiveSync for exchange server and even PUSH email - used to be found only in Symbian smartphones and PDAs . All of my outlook contacts, calendar and inbox semalessly flew into device without any cables, bluetooth and software. Great choice for advanced user.
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Got one few weeks ago. It's pretty cool and with HSDPA in Sri Lanka, surfing the web is really cool. Call quality is great. Black one doesn't look bad fashion wise. But I have some paint peeling off the call button.
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