Sony Ericsson W980

The Sony Ericsson W980 was announced in 2008, February. Released 2008, July With 2.2 inches, 15.0 cm2 (~35.4% screen-to-body ratio) TFT, 256K colors, Its 3.15 MP rear camera captured crisp photos and Yes video, while the Removable Li-Po 930 mAh battery (BST-38) ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 2100
  • Speed: HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2008, February. Released 2008, July
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 92 x 46 x 16.9 mm (3.62 x 1.81 x 0.67 in)
  • Weight: 100 g (3.53 oz)
  • SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

  • Type: TFT, 256K colors
  • Size: 2.2 inches, 15.0 cm2 (~35.4% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
  • Note: Second external TFT display, 256K colors (176 x 176 pixels)

Memory

  • Card slot: No
  • Phonebook: 1000 x 20 fields, Photo call
  • Call records: 30 received, dialed and missed calls
  • Internal: 8GB

Main Camera

  • Single: 3.15 MP
  • Video: Yes

Selfie camera

  • Single: Videocall camera
  • Video:

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
  • Alert types: Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3, AAC ringtones
  • 3.5mm jack: No

Comms

  • WLAN: No
  • Bluetooth: 2.0, A2DP
  • GPS: No
  • Radio: Stereo FM radio, RDS; FM transmitter
  • USB: 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer
  • Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
  • Browser: WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (NetFront), RSS reader
  • Games: Yes + downloadable
  • Java: Yes, MIDP 2.0
  • Note: Walkman player, TrackID music recognition, Shake control, Predictive text input, Photo editor, Organizer, Voice memo

Battery

  • Type: Removable Li-Po 930 mAh battery (BST-38)
  • Stand-by: Up to 370 h (2G) / Up to 360 h (3G)
  • Talk time: Up to 9 h (2G) / Up to 4 h 30 min (3G)

Misc

  • Colors: Piano Black, Opera Brown, Violin Red
  • SAR EU: 0.67 W/kg (head)    
  • Price: About 150 EUR

Tests

  • Loudspeaker: , Voice 70dB / Noise 75dB / Ring 75dB, ,
  • Audio quality: , Noise -86.0dB / Crosstalk -86.3dB