AT&T Xperia X10

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 58 expert reviews

Excellent:

9
Good:

28
Average:

11
Bad:

10

Pros:

Camera functionality good.
Large display.
Comfortable to hold.

Cons:

Sharpness and dynamic range issues.
Runs Android 1.6, no upgrade for a while.

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Last revision on September 3, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Camera functionality good
Large display
Comfortable to hold
User-friendly design
The feature set is generous
Fast performance
Call and data quality are satisfactory
Large 4-inch display
Sharp 8.1-MP camera
Fun Timescape app aggregates social updates
Mediascape app organizes music, photos, and videos

Reviewers Didn't Like

Sharpness and dynamic range issues
Runs Android 1.6, no upgrade for a while
Custom UI still lags
No multitouch
Too pricey given competition
The Timescape application has its faults
You must use a third-party app for Outlook calendar syncing
Slow performance
Noticeable lag
Poor battery life

Expert reviews and ratings

With the kinks ironed out of early versions of its latest smartphone and custom Android skin, Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X10 finally reveals itself to be a contender in the blood-soaked gladiator floor of the smartphone world. And this model should...

By Wired UK on October 29, 2010

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 key specs: Camera: 8.1MP AF, image stabilisation, face recognitionDisplay: 4in TFT, 480 x 854 pixelsMemory: 1GB, comes with 8GB MicroSDDimensions: 63 x 119 x 13mm, 135gSony Ericsson Xperia X10 camera phone reviewAs one of the...

By What Digital Camera on October 13, 2010

Video Review: Our viewer requested smartphone reviews continue with the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10. Kevin Pereira and Sara Underwood review its 4" touch screen, 1 GHz processor, 8 megapixel camera and many more media features, all available for free...

By G4tv.com on October 05, 2010

Any addition to AT&T Android lineup is very welcome. Competition and choice are always good for the customer. By adding the Xperia X10 to their arsenal, AT&T is helping to contribute to the cause. Unfortunately, the price point is what holds the X10...

By Pocketnow on September 07, 2010

So here we are, at the end of our jaunt with Sony Ericsson's flagship smartphone. It runs an old version of Android, features slow operation, antiquated Internet browsing, and a lackluster camera. On the bright side, the Sony Ericsson X10 offers...

By infoSync World on September 01, 2010

Considering the slim mobiles of the tech world, the 13mm thick shiny X10 mob has an appeal of thin sexy look with its softly curved back. Also the lovely large screen of 4”is an absolute crag on the front.It offers Wi-Fi, GPS, and HSPA...

By MobilesRoom on September 01, 2010

Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X10 is packing some serious heat when it comes to hardware. Any phone with a 4-inch screen, an 8.1-megapixel camera and a grunty 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor is bound to induce at least a little gadget lust in most...

By PCWorld New Zealand on August 30, 2010

When we first reviewed the X10, it had a lot more going for it. But now we have to look at it from the context in which it was released: a smartphone arguably over the hill before it even set ground in Ma Bell, retailing for $150 on contract. For just...

By Engadget on August 28, 2010

Pros and ConsProduct Pros: • Superb-quality camera• Large touchscreen Product Cons: • Poor battery life• Quiet call volume Although the iPhone continues to grab all the headlines, the smartphone market as a whole is looking...

By Web User on August 26, 2010

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 offers a slick, user-friendly design with a solid feature set and good call quality. We lament, however, that the device is stuck on Android...

By cnet on August 18, 2010

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