Sony Ericsson W995 Slide Phone 3G mobile phone handset reviews and tariffs
486 Real Customer Reviews - Summary
+ This mobile phone scores very high on features. - It has no outstanding negative points.
“I love this phone! i have always had se's as far as i am concerned they produce th…”
Helen, Newcastle
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486 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
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Helen, Newcastle
Score 10.0/10+ I love this phone! I have always had SE's as far as I am concerned they produce the best and most innovative phones on the market. This is the perfect phone for me. All the features I wanted. It looks fantastic and very classy. It has a fantastic camera, so good I haven't used my digital camera since I got it! The Walkman and it's features, Navigation, et etc. I could go on for hours. If I could give more than 10 stars I would. Well done Sony Ericsson!
- None whatsoever. The battery life is not the phones fault, I just keep using it so much.
purchased 09 Jun 2009
KAREN, SCUNTHORPE , “Music and entertainment lover” More like this »
Score 10.0/10+ EXCELLENT PHONE, ONLY DOWN SIDE IS THAT BATTERY LIFE COULD BE BETTER
- BATTERY LIFE
purchased 03 Jun 2009
HUW, CAAAAAAARDIFF
Score 9.0/10+ LOUD SPEAKERS,BIG MEMORY, BIG SCREEN, DOESN'T GO SLOW OR LOAD, GOOD MUSIC PLAYER, GOOD APPLICATIONS&GAMES, BETTER THAN IPHONE
- BATTERY LIFE
purchased 28 Jun 2009
Rob, birmingham
Score 9.0/10+ overall it is a great phone very easy to use, it does everything well.
- the battery life is not great but ok
purchased 06 Jun 2009
Gareth, Carmarthen
Score 10.0/10+ Camera takes fab pictures. System software is so easy to use, much better than LG and nokia.
- Xenon flash would have been great.
purchased 15 Jun 2009
John, Colne
Score 9.0/10+ Having the Wifi connection is great - no more data fees. Like all Sony Ericssons, the menus are really easy to use and intertwine the features.
- The keys are a little small and, being flat, they are a bit fiddly. There also appears to be an issue with streaming video on some wireless modems - something that SE are yet to resolve.
purchased 07 Jun 2009
Craig, Chester
Score 9.0/10+ Great phone with massive features and simple to use
- None at all really, some alternative phones have a slightly bigger screen but thats not a big deal.
purchased 09 Jun 2009
Jane, Barnehurst , “Music and entertainment lover” More like this »
Score 10.0/10+ this phone is the nuts - i love it - well done again Sony
- nothing bad about it whatsoever
purchased 16 Jun 2009
Andrew, Blackpool , “Music and entertainment lover” More like this »
Score 10.0/10+ Great screen, good sound (especially with the seperate speaker attached), looks good, just ticks all the boxes
- Some buttons can be a bit fiddly
purchased 20 Jun 2009
Jaggard, Colchester
Score 9.0/10+ All round, it is difficult to find any real fault with this phone. It is generally of high quality, fast and responsive. Plus easy to use with excellent sound and picure quality.
- Battery life leaves a little to be desired, although in all honesty it's never been a real issue. The fact that probably the worst thing about the phone is the battery, which isn't really bad enough to be worth complaining about anyway, says a lot about the overall quality.
purchased 10 Jul 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser , “Music and entertainment lover” More like this »
Score 9.0/10+ Excellent camera and video but the best feature is definately the music player, which gives great sound quality and is very easy to use.
- Battery life could be better.
purchased 13 Jun 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser , “Basic text and chat user” More like this »
Score 8.0/10+ Large storage, good music player; build quality seems good and solid; looks good; speakerphone quality much better than my last SE phone; front panel buttons have good solid feel and response.
- Volume / zoom control on side is a real fiddle, difficult to regulate; internal keypad is a bit dinky
purchased 27 Jun 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser , “Music and entertainment lover” More like this »
Score 9.0/10
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The Music player is the best I have used in a phone. There is no need to carry a seperate mp3 player.
The camera is O.K, this is a music phone with a decent camera. The camera has good fetures but struggles in very bright and dark conditions.
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Not too many bad points. Just remember this a music phone with a camera NOT a camera phone with a music player.
Even though the screen is a good size I feel it is still to small to watch a full length movie on. I tried with Iron man and although the resolution was good the screen size let it down a bit.
purchased 07 Jul 2009
judy, manchester
Score 8.0/10+ Reviewer left no comment
- for some reason when sending a tx msg then when you go into contacts it freezes for a few seconds before opening the addresses, my friend has the same phone and it does the same, this also happened on the c905, obviously a software issue they have not sorted
purchased 07 Jul 2009
Laura Lea, Birmingham , “Basic text and chat user” More like this »
Score 10.0/10+ Excellent phone for music and camera - quality of both great.
- Not really big enough screen to watch movies on, but then improving this would compromise the great look of the phone
purchased 28 Jun 2009
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Expert reviews for Sony Ericsson W995
PC Advisor expert review
With its Walkman and Cybershot series of models, Sony Ericsson has become a leader in the niche categories of camera and music phones. The latest addition - the Sony Ericsson Walkman W995a - delivers the best of both worlds with an 8.1Mp camera and high-quality audio features.
This Sony Ericsson W995 review continued on PC Advisor
reviewed 29 Jun 2009
Pocket Lint expert review
Sony has launched a new Walkman mobile phone at Mobile World Congress and Pocket-lint was on hand to give it a quick fumble. But is the phone all that it's cracked up to be and can it be the music phone for you? We grabbed a brief play to find out. Fairly large, it has to be said, the HSDPA-enabled W995 measures 97 x 49 x 15mm (3...
This Sony Ericsson W995 review continued on Pocket Lint
reviewed 16 Feb 2009
Product Features
3G
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Yes |
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Touchscreen
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No |
Type
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Slide Phone |
Band
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Quad |
WiFi
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Yes |
XHTML Browser
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Yes |
EDGE
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Yes |
Camera Resolution in MegaPixels
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8.1 |
Built-in Flash
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Yes |
Screen Resolution (pixels)
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240x320 |
Bluetooth
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Yes |
WAP
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Yes |
FM Tuner
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Yes |
| Email Functionality | Yes |
SatNav
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Yes |
MP3 ATRAC Playback
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Yes |
Operating System
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Proprietary OS |
Memory Card Slot
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Yes |
Weight (g)
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113 |
Talk Time (hours)
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9 |
Standby Time (hours)
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370 |
| HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) | Yes |
USB Port
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Yes |
Video Recorder
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Yes |
Instant Messaging
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Yes |
Built-in Camera
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Yes |
Dimensions (mm)
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97x49x15 |
Java
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Yes |
Games
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Yes |
HTML Browser
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Yes |
Phone book capacity (names)
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1000 |
Colour
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Multi |
Also known as: Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson W995a
Mobile Phone Buyers GuideManufacturer's Description
Seamless transfer
Thanks to Media Go™, you can drag and drop video clips, tracks, photos and more between your phone and PC. Or enjoy podcasts from the directory.
Complete clarity
Catch the action on the bright, clear 2.6” screen. When you want to share views and sounds with friends, use the built-in stand and stereo speakers.
Get it all
8.1 megapixels give you big pictures – store them on the 8 GB memory card. Enjoy the speed of Wi-Fi™ networks and share your music via the 3.5 mm jack.
Simply more fun
Wave goodbye to boredom! Play and organise your fun stuff the easy way with Media Go™. And view the latest YouTube™ videos in perfect resolution.
Drag, drop, enjoy – Media Go™
The perfect entertainment organiser – Media Go™ makes it easier than ever before to bring your media with you, wherever you go. Transfer your media files between your phone and PC via drag and drop. File conversion is hassle-free, too: Media Go™ automatically converts films and music files to give you the best possible quality.
Podcasts and playlists
Media Go™ lets you sync your playlists automatically to keep your phone updated with your latest favourites. You can also subscribe to podcasts and find exciting new content in the directory – or add your own.
PlayNow™ arena
Instant access to music, games and all the other stuff you need to spice up your phone. The PlayNow™ arena is more than a store; it’s a unique multimedia experience. Let your phone be your shopping window or enter the PlayNow™ arena from your PC.
A clear audio experience
Two Sony audio technologies – Clear Stereo and Clear Bass – together with a premium headset: the W995 brings you outstanding sound quality.
Learn more – see the video
YouTube™ compatible
Watch your favourite clips over and over again. And when that funny moment you just caught on video deserves a wider audience, upload it for all to see. Your phone is fully YouTube™ compatible.
Playlists for your mood – SensMe™
Create playlists based on tempo and mood. Slow or fast, happy or sad – SensMe™ lets you choose songs from a two-axed mood map. Learn more – see the video
Wayfinder Navigator™
With the W995 at hand, you won’t get lost – no matter where your travels take you. Your phone comes pre-loaded with a trial version* of Wayfinder Navigator™. Stay on track with turn-by-turn navigation instructions, unlimited access to an online travel planning tool and downloadable maps*. (* Length of trial period and map coverage subject to local variations.)
DLNA sharing
Your phone has DLNA support, allowing you to connect wirelessly to other electronic devices via Wi-Fi. See your photos on your TV, for example – just connect, sit down and enjoy.
Pictures you’ll want to keep
Go for the perfect picture – with 8.1 megapixels to play around with, you can capture things in their true colours. The 8 GB memory card you’ll find in the phone kit lets you save an inexhaustible amount of photos. And video clips and sounds, for that matter.
Walkman™ player with equaliser presets
Walkman™ player with equaliser presets
With the clear and intuitive Walkman® player interface, navigating your music is a breeze. And to get a sound experience that suits your taste in music, try one of the eight equaliser presets.
Video streaming
Enjoy real-time video feeds from the Internet – no need to wait for the download or use up storage space on your phone, just stream it.
The Wi-Fi alternative
For a fast Internet connection in hotspots, your phone has Wi-Fi support.
Photo flash
Don’t let poor lighting conditions stop you. Use the photo flash and get great pictures indoors, too.
FM Radio
There’s music in the air – just tune in and enjoy. Your phone has a built-in stereo FM radio.
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