Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 Overview
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 is a budget-friendly Android smartphone that was released in June 2010. It comes with Android 1.6 (Donut) operating system, which can be upgraded to 2.1 (Eclair). The phone is powered by a 600 MHz ARM 11 processor and Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 chipset, along with Adreno 200 GPU for decent graphics performance.
The Xperia X8 features a compact 3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels and scratch-resistant glass protection. It has a capacitive touchscreen with a screen-to-body ratio of 50.1% and a pixel density of 192 PPI. The phone supports 16 million colors for vibrant and sharp visuals.
In terms of connectivity, the Xperia X8 offers Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS with A-GPS, HSPA for fast data speeds, and a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer. It also has a 3.15 MP main camera that can record videos at 480p@30fps, as well as a stereo FM radio with RDS.
The Xperia X8 comes in various color options such as White, Dark Blue/White, Aqua Blue/White, Pink/White, and Silver/White. It has dimensions of 99 x 54 x 15 mm and weighs 104 g. The phone is equipped with a 1200 mAh removable Li-Po battery that offers up to 446 hours of standby time on 2G and up to 4 hours and 45 minutes of talk time on 2G.
Pros:
- Compact and lightweight design
- Upgradable operating system
- Decent camera quality for its price range
- Good battery life for basic usage
- Affordable price point
Cons:
- Limited internal memory and RAM
- Low-resolution display
- Outdated software version
- Limited storage capacity with only up to 16 GB of external memory support
- Average processing power for multitasking applications
