Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 E15i

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 28 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

6
Average:

5
Bad:

16

Pros:

Affordable price.
Compact and lightweight.
A responsive virtual QWERTY keyboard that has a decent auto-suggest facility.

Cons:

Plastic build.
Limited scope for home screen personalization.

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Last revision on February 13, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Affordable price
Compact and lightweight
A responsive virtual QWERTY keyboard that has a decent auto-suggest facility
Looks
User Interface
Android
Capacitive screen
Good look and design
Better screen resolution than rivals
Good sound quality
Additional back covers come in the box
Easy to use interface
Quality loudspeaker
Smooth and intuitive UI
Much quicker compared to predecessor
Unibody style look
Great connectivity

Reviewers Didn't Like

Plastic build
Limited scope for home screen personalization
No multi-touch
Average camera set up
Until the phone receives an Android update
The X8’s 1.6 looks dated
Battery life
Laggy Android 1.6 OS
Misty screen resolution
Slightly small screen
Comes with a 3MP fixed focus camera at this price

Expert reviews and ratings

The X8 has some clever features, but it can't match Motorola’s Defy on contract. It’s a good choice on prepay, though....

By Expert Reviews on March 09, 2011

Sony Ericsson has had a bit of a topsy turvy time with its Android phones over the years. Its first few attempts, including the and , didn't quite get the balance right but the and both impressed us and were intriguing options if you were...

By Trusted Reviews on January 20, 2011

Even with the OS update it’s difficult to recommend this workaday smartphone ahead of more accomplished mid-rangers....

By Stuff on December 30, 2010

If you want an Android phone and you're on a budget, it's worth taking a look at the Sony Experia X8. But if you can afford a few extra pounds each month, shop around and you'll get a smartphone with more features. Once the X8 has its...

By 3G UK on December 14, 2010

It may be affordable, but it's a case of getting what you pay for with a dated OS and flimsy build....

By Mobile Choice on December 13, 2010

The price of the phone is approximately 200 Euros (US$ 256) and around Rs 10,000 in India, which makes it a budgetary phone for most of smart phone lovers.If you are looking for a budgetary smartphone, then Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 will suit you....

By MobilesRoom on November 23, 2010

This bulky, boxy handset is neither pleasing to the eye or to the touch. Little flourishes of greatness, with the capacitive screen and battery life, just cannot make up for the overall slow operating...

By Know Your Mobile on November 22, 2010

Faced with the excellent screen of the Orange San Francisco or the more considered customisation from Samsung, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 doesn’t have a lot in its favourKey specs3 megapixels, 3-inch screen, 3.5mm jack, 3G, Android, Bluetooth,...

By Pocket-lint on November 19, 2010

We've got exactly what we wished for. After being rather impressed by Sony Ericsson's ultra-small Xperia X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro, we couldn't help but wonder what Sony Ericsson's heavily customised Android OS would look like on a phone...

By TechRadar on November 19, 2010

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 feels out of date, and its custom user interface doesn't suit it. It's not terrible, but there are better cheap Android smart...

By CNET UK on November 11, 2010

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