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Sony Ericsson Satio review

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The Sony Ericsson Satio currently has an Informr score of 8.8 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 3 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Symbian
Operating system
Operating system
Symbian
600 MHz
Processor
Processor
600 MHz
3.5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
3.5"
10+ MP
Camera
Camera
10+ MP
950 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


MobileBurn
MobileBurn

If your primary concern is to have a phone with a great camera and a good music player, then look no further. However, if you want a really slick user experience, a tactile web browser, and a built-in app download service, then look elsewhere...

- Russell Jefferies, MobileBurn
PhoneArena
PhoneArena

Having told you what Sony Ericsson’s first 12-megapixel, all-in-one, Symbian S60 5th Edition based handset is all about, it’s time we passed our verdict. The only advantages of the Satio over its rivals are the almost impeccable in-call quality and splendid night shots. As a whole, the h...

- PhoneArena Team, PhoneArena
CNET
CNET

The Sony Ericsson Satio blew us away with its photo quality, but the rest of the phone doesn't live up to its lofty goals. The irritating resistive touchscreen and confusing keyboards take the pleasure out of poking this handset, and its lack of a standard headphone jack means that, despite its exce...

- Flora Graham , CNET


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Sony backs up the Ericsson Satio with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
3.5"

The Sony Ericsson Satio's screen size is 3.5 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
600 MHz

There is a ARM Cortex A8 600 MHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
10+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 10+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera useful for video chat and self portraits.

Storage
128 MB

Internal memory is 128 MB. An external, MicroSD (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
950mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 950 mAh battery. Sony's performance ratings are 15 days standby time, 660 minutes.

Ericsson Satio Specs

Overview
Release Date February 15, 2009
Regions Available USA
Operating System No

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Processor ARM Cortex A8 600 MHz
Internal Storage 128 MB
RAM 128 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 1.58 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA 7.2
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
10+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (Xenon)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Self-timer, Smile detection
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, RealVideo
Video Recording Parameters
VGA (640 x 480 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 3.5 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 950 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 660 minutes
Standby Time Up to 15 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Colors Black, Silver, Bordeaux
Dimensions [H x W x D] 11.2 x 5.5 x 1.3 cm (4.4 x 2.2 x 0.5 in)
Weight 126 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack Other / proprietary
External Speakers No
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, IM
ROM: 256MB
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: T9
Voicemail Key: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3, eAAC+, eAAC, AAC
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, RealVideo
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Radio: Yes (FM/RDS)
Wi-fi Encryption: -
Viewable document types: DOC, PDF, PPT, RTF, XLS
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Calculator, Maps, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Sony Ericsson Idou
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