Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini

Overview

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 35 expert reviews

Excellent:

8
Good:

12
Average:

9
Bad:

6

Pros:

Cute petite size.
Responsive touchscreen and swift interface.
Good audio via bundled in-earphones.

Cons:

Screen is not crisp and vibrant.
Small screen and low resolution.

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Last revision on March 15, 2022

Reviewers Liked

Cute petite size
Responsive touchscreen and swift interface
Good audio via bundled in-earphones
Good camera
Customizable covers (4 in package)
Good feature set (Wi-fi, GPS, 3.5G)
User-friendly interface
A decent 5MP camera
Good audio playback
3.5mm headset jack
LED flash
1:1 ratio of home screen per widget, WiFi
Bluetooth connections
Accelerometer

Reviewers Didn't Like

Screen is not crisp and vibrant
Small screen and low resolution
Inconvenient for long text input
Old Android 1.6 OS
Lacks camera editing options and its small size can hamper usability
The volume level is rather low
Timescape UI is passable
Not for power users
Couldn't use other hands frees with this piece
Camera settings were inaccessible on this particular device
Despite the inclusion of a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor, the X10 can at times prove rather sluggish especially when auto-rotating
A bit too small for some
Non user replaceable battery

Expert reviews and ratings

For a box price of just over Rs 13k, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini is a phone worth considering. Assuming of course that you are comfortable with the tiny (well, we are being spoilt by those 4-inch displays) display. The performance is very good. The...

By ThinkDigit on October 04, 2011

It is one of the cheapest Android phones which will compete directly with the HTC Tattoo, Samsung Galaxy Spica i5700 in the budget end of the market. It is a decent buy, but on that budget, I would be leaning towards the Samsung Spica...

By BrightHub on May 20, 2011

By Gadjo Cardenas SevillaSony’s catalogue is replete with miniaturized versions of successful products. Look at their VAIO P subnotebook, their Reader Pocket Edition and now the Sony Ericsson Xperia 10-Mini, which is the smallest touch-enabled...

By Canadian Reviewer on October 12, 2010

We must admit to being highly sceptical of the X10 mini when we first heard about it. The full-size fell well short of the mark and merely shrinking the device certainly wasn't going to fundamentally fix any of its issues. Things weren't...

By Trusted Reviews on August 24, 2010

The Xperia X10 mini runs on a smartphone operating system, but is actually more suited for people who want a simple yet robust device that's also a little versatile when it comes to...

By CNET Australia on August 16, 2010

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini sells in the market for Rs. 15,000. It is a pretty likable phone due to its cute size, good audio as well as camera performance and the possibility to expand its functionality with the underlying Android OS. It's a...

By TechTree on August 04, 2010

The Xperia X10 Mini packs a lot of features into a small design. The compact touch screen won't be for everyone, but it mostly satisfies as an Android...

By cnet on July 16, 2010

While the Xperia Mini X10 does not have any glaring faults, it isn't spectacular in any department. The small size brings a significant compromise in terms of lesser screen size and quirky handling for users who are accustomed to normal sized...

By PCWorld India on July 07, 2010

ConnectivityThis tiny handset is just loaded with connectivity options. It’s a 3G enabled device that also supports EDGE as well as Wi-Fi where available. Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP is also an option. If that’s not enough, the X10 Mini also...

By Tech2 on July 05, 2010

On paper, the X10 Mini looks like a bridge too far in the attempt to reduce the size of a touchscreen smartphone, but in the hand it proves to be a remarkably usable little device. The size and jewel-like looks will appeal to many, and my only...

By RegHardware on July 05, 2010

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