Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 review: Larger than life

26 March 2010
Sony Ericsson have been working on the X10 for quite a long time, taking the utmost care to make sure its software offers the best user experience possible. They wanted... Retested image and audio quality based on latest firmware

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  • Anonymous
  • uSN
  • 27 Mar 2010

goahead, 27 Mar 2010A Sony device with an average sound quality? How can this b... moreMusic is said to be really excellent in this review:
http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobili.no%2Ftester%2Ftest-av-sony-ericsson-x10%2F&sl=auto&tl=en

"Sound quality is perhaps the most positive surprise, either using the included earbuds or connect your own headset into the 3.5mm end.

Our impression of the sound was so good that we thought it would be nice to hear what a lydekspert had to say about the X10, so we took the trip to the Sound Garden and let the store manager Jørgen Johansen test X10 with a bunch of different ear pads.

- Here is the powerful, rich sound and a well-defined soundstage. In addition, the phone is very accurate bass response, is the verdict from Johansen,

He stressed that the phone is unable to engage in an enthusiast headsets designed for stationary installations, but you hardly find any other phone that manages this, either.

X10 is also a musikktelefon who do not have a trace of hiss in the background when playing music, no matter how low you set the volume. This is a plus in the margin."

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    • satioowner and xperi
    • v3C
    • 27 Mar 2010

    i am getting my xperia in a week...i am a fan of se so whatever they say...
    i still think x10 rocks =)

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      • goahead
      • Mxr
      • 27 Mar 2010

      A Sony device with an average sound quality? How can this be? And I expected this to replace my Sony Walkman X player hence I don't want to carry them both while walking. And by the way, usually, the sound quality comes from the sound chip integrated in the device. So if the device carries poor hardware inside, that results in a bad/average sound quality. Of course adding an equalizer or any other sound enhancers via software updates may help a bit but still, if the sound chip/hardware inside cannot handle the rich sound, it's worthless.

      I've been waiting for the X10 for so long now and hoped this to have good audio quality (don't care too much about the Android version though) now that Sony Ericsson has added a 3.5mm headset jack..oh well. Guess I'll have to forget about the X10 now. Anyway, thanks gsmarena for pointing out this very important thing.

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        • Anonymous
        • vx7
        • 27 Mar 2010

        very poor SE! out of the GAME! they are dead a few years ago! RIGHT!?

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          • Anonymous
          • Uij
          • 27 Mar 2010

          Breath Taking Contacts and Messaging area

          Amazing just amazing, so was the Music player

          nice work SE

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            • Anonymous
            • uSN
            • 27 Mar 2010

            Anonymous, 27 Mar 2010Bad sound quality = No Buy No FM radio = No Buy 8mp camer... moredon't base your comments only from gsmarena, check out other reviews with retail versions. the sound quality's perfect.

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              • Anonymous
              • f48
              • 27 Mar 2010

              Bad sound quality = No Buy
              No FM radio = No Buy
              8mp camerea = One good thing going for the Xperia X10

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                • Anonymous
                • uSN
                • 27 Mar 2010

                Gsmarena reviewed this thing with a prototype firmware? that's bunk!

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                  • Spawner
                  • vxt
                  • 27 Mar 2010

                  Geo, 26 Mar 2010...and has it got stereo speakers as stated in the spec of ... moreit scored average.. i was expecting this to have a good audio quality. cuz im a music lover.. hope sony would make an udate about this..

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                    • Anonymous
                    • 0YY
                    • 27 Mar 2010

                    I hope the audio quality is going to be fixed within 2-3 months when my contract is up. Seriously... it's a multimedia device with a special multimedia app SE spent a crapload of time on and they missed the audio quality?!

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                      • SE 2010
                      • Rbp
                      • 27 Mar 2010

                      I really can't believe I'm going to say that :

                      But well done Gsmarena it's been ages since I last saw a decent review for a SE handset in your website, I still can't believe that you were objective and honest. I mean you still mentioned the weak points of the handset but on the other hand you were fair and gave the good points it's share as well. Seriously, I would like you to continue this way, my self along with other people have been fed up with all the negative attitude towards SE handsets. So, again thank you, and keep the good work going on.

                      The review was very useful and it really helped!

                      Cheers Gsmarena :D

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                        • Anonymous
                        • sEE
                        • 27 Mar 2010

                        no multitouch seriously, SE?

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                          • Anonymous
                          • Q$h
                          • 27 Mar 2010

                          Anonymous, 27 Mar 2010Is Lacking Videocall capabilities is a main disadvantage fo... moreA phone is much more than its spec sheet.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • w4J
                            • 27 Mar 2010

                            Anonymous, 27 Mar 2010Its been ages since I've seen a positive review from GSM Ar... moreIts been ages since I've seen a good device from SE. Not that surprise about the review.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • t7X
                              • 27 Mar 2010

                              Is Lacking Videocall capabilities is a main disadvantage for a smartphone even on this expensive fon.is that really im4tant feature?
                              N900 spec sheet is much longer thant this fone.

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                                • TC
                                • 0TX
                                • 27 Mar 2010

                                No FM-Radio!
                                why do they ship a phone when it clearly is not ready and the customer have to install the software later, do they fear that they will not be able to sell any phone when HTC Desire starts selling so they rush their unfinished phone to the market? Who wants to spend money on this crap instead of waiting 3 more weeks for Desire?

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                                  • Saeedgho
                                  • 3Ir
                                  • 27 Mar 2010

                                  it's been a long time since i've seen a phone that really makes a difference in mobile world.waited too long for this phone's review but at the end i just feel it's another good phone just like other high ends but with a little more spec.still not that attractive to change my current N97.i think it's better to wait and see what will be announced in the coming months from other manufactorers.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • Q$h
                                    • 27 Mar 2010

                                    Its been ages since I've seen a positive review from GSM Arena for a SonyEricsson phone. But if they liked it overall, the phone must be really good! Cant wait to buy it..

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • Q$h
                                      • 27 Mar 2010

                                      Dave, 27 Mar 2010Why would anyone buy this phone there is so much better val... moreYou call the iCrap value for money?

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                                        • Dave
                                        • myA
                                        • 27 Mar 2010

                                        Why would anyone buy this phone there is so much better value for money out there. I know I salg off apple all the time but I would take iphone over this anyday