Sony Ericsson Xperia X8

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 was announced in 2010, June. Released 2010, September With 3.0 inches, 26.8 cm2 (~50.1% screen-to-body ratio) TFT, Powered by Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 and running Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 3.15 MP rear camera captured crisp photos and 480p@30fps video, while the Removable Li-Po 1200 mAh battery ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 900 / 2100
  • Note: HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
  • Speed: HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2010, June. Released 2010, September
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 99 x 54 x 15 mm (3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 in)
  • Weight: 104 g (3.67 oz)
  • SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

  • Type: TFT
  • Size: 3.0 inches, 26.8 cm2 (~50.1% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
  • Protection: Scratch-resistant glass
  • Note: Timescape UI

Platform

  • OS: Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
  • CPU: 600 MHz ARM 11
  • GPU: Adreno 200

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
  • Internal: 128MB 168MB RAM

Main Camera

  • Single: 3.15 MP
  • Video: 480p@30fps

Selfie camera

  • Note: No

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
  • Bluetooth: 2.1, A2DP
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS
  • Radio: Stereo FM radio, RDS
  • USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
  • Browser: HTML
  • Note: ANT+

Battery

  • Type: Removable Li-Po 1200 mAh battery
  • Stand-by: Up to 446 h (2G) / Up to 476 h (3G)
  • Talk time: Up to 4 h 45 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 40 min (3G)
  • Music play: Up to 23 h 40 min

Misc

  • Colors: White, Dark Blue/ White, Aqua Blue/ White, Pink/ White, Silver/ White
  • SAR: 0.76 W/kg (head)     0.68 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 0.84 W/kg (head)    
  • Price: About 100 EUR

Tests

  • Camera: , Photo
  • Loudspeaker: , Voice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 69dB, ,
  • Audio quality: , Noise -75.6dB / Crosstalk -70.7dB