Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Apple iPhone vs. Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 is the new kid on the Windows Mobile block. Announced at the 2008 World Mobile Congress in Spain, the X1, with HSPA and an iPhone-esque touchscreen interface, could be the new handset to show off in the boardroom.


Apple iPhone
Apple iPhone
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1
Operating systemMac OS XWindows Mobile 6.1
3GNoYes (HSPA-enhanced)
Camera resolution2 megapixels3.2 megapixels
Camera flashNoLED photo light
BrowserSafariInternet Explorer
E-mailDisplays HTML-rich; Push IMAP (Yahoo); IMAP/POP3; push email via ExchangePOP3/SMTP/IMAP; HTML; push email via Exchange
Media playeriTunesWindows Media Player
A-GPSNoYes
Pre-installed mapsGoogle MapsGoogle Maps
TouchscreenYes (multi-touch sensors)Yes
Alternate InputNoneQWERTY keypad, optical joystick
Screen8.9cm (320x480 pixels)7.6cm (800x480 pixels)
Weight136g145g
Processor speed620MHz528MHz
Memory8GB/16GB400MB
Expansion slotNonemicroSD
Replaceable batteryNoYes
Battery - talk time8 hoursUnknown
Battery - audio playback24 hoursUnknown
MMS (for sending pictures and video)NoYes
IM (instant messaging)Yes - AIMYes - Windows Live
Video callingNoYes
Video captureNoYes
Access to MS OfficeYes - read onlyYes - editable
User installable 3rd-party appsAs of June '08Yes
Accelerometer changes screen orientation when rotatedYesNo
Proximity sensor (turns screen off when put up to your ear)YesNo
Threaded SMSYesYes
Supports stereo Bluetooth (A2DP)NoYes
Locked to carrierYesNo
PriceUS$399 - 8GB, US$499 16GB  - 2 year contractUnknown

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