THE SONY ERICSSON XPERIA X1 has a 3” touchscreen with an 800 x 480 resolution (266 ppi) that makes for insanely crisp images, video playback, and Web navigation. When going in for the kill on any new phone, look for screens that feature resolutions of 150 ppi or better. It makes all the difference.

HIGH-SPEED INTERNET on the X1 is possible thanks to its 3G capability—the latest broadband data provided by your wireless carrier—and WiFi (wireless Internet access) connectivity. Now that mobile browsers allow you to view full websites, these options are going to help you avoid 10-minute load times.



A FULL QWERTY KEYBOARD slides out from underneath the screen at a slight angle for easy text input. If texting and emailing take up the greater part of your day, a “hard” keyboard like the X1’s—rather than a “soft” keyboard like the iPhone’s—may be the best option.

MICROSOFT WINDOWS MOBILE 6.1 comes preloaded on the X1. This upgraded mobile platform aims to be more consumer-friendly and stylish. While Windows and BlackBerry software currently dominate the corporate and consumer world, Symbian, Google’s Android, and Apple are making inroads to your office and pocket.Home // STYLE // GEAR // Smartphones // THE SONY ERICSSON XPERIA X1