Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Android Phone (AT&T)

by Sony Ericsson Mobile

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.1 x 0.6 x 4.2 inches ; 4.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B003TLMQI6
• Item model number: X10
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #67,736 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Cutting-edge, beautiful and fun, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 for AT&T raises the bar for Android smartphone with unique communication and entertainment features and a powerful 8.1-megapixel camera/camcorder. You'll also be able to zip through the Web and multitask between a bevy of apps with the Xperia X10's speedy 1 GHz Snapdragon processor and AT&T's lightning quick 3G network.

Enjoy easy access to your favorite Google services, including Google Talk, Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube, and more (see larger image).

In addition to fast video downloads and photo uploads to social networking site, AT&T's 3G network enables you to can make a call while simultaneously receiving picture/text messages and e-mail, or viewing Web pages. And with its Wi-Fi capabilities (802.11b/g), the Xperia X10 will receive AT&T Wi-Fi access at U.S. hotspots (with more than 20,000 U.S. hotspots) included as part of an unlimited data plan.

With integrated Google technology from the Android 1.6 operating system, the Xperia X10 brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services millions use every day, including Google Search by voice, Google Maps with Street View, GTalk instant messaging (with presence capabilities), YouTube, and Picasa. It also provides easy access to both personal and corporate e-mail, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail. And through Android Market, you'll get access to thousands of useful applications, widgets and fun games to download and install on your phone, with many more apps being added every day.

Elegantly designed with precise lines and flowing curves, the Xperia X10 features a 4-inch capacitive touchscreen display with an onscreen QWERTY keyboard, and includes a 2 GB microSD card for storing music, video, photos, apps, and more. Other features include Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, aGPS for turn-by-turn navigation using Google Maps (as well as other optional apps and services), a Webkit-based HTML browser, MP3 player, and up to 8 hours of talk time.

Sony Ericsson Mediascape and Timescape Apps

The Xperia X10 features two signature Sony Ericsson apps that build on the Android platform to enhance your communications and entertainment experience.

• Timescape is a unique communication application that automatically organizes social interactions in chronological order, leaving you free to concentrate on keeping in touch on the go. From Facebook and Twitter updates to photos, e-mails, and text messages, a scrolling menu offers easy viewing and organization of all communications. Additionally, tap the Timescape Infinite button to bring up and view all communications from a single person in a single place.
• Mediascape gathers music, photos, videos and content from your phone's memory card and online, letting you browse, search, listen and share your media from one unified view. You can view photos taken on the Xperia X10 as well as your Facebook and Picasa web albums, or, when listening to a favorite song on your phone, press the Mediascape Infinite button to access related content about the artist pulled from the phone's memory as well as albums, songs, and video content from YouTube and search results from Google.

The Xperia X10 comes fully loaded with a 4-inch crystal clear touchscreen display and super-fast 1 GHz Snapdragon processor (see larger image as well as a schematic of all controls and ports).

The 8.1-megapixel camera with smile detection, face recognition, autofocus and LED flash.

Key Features

• Fast 3G connectivity via AT&T's HSDPA/UMTS network (850/1900 MHz bands; 3.6/7.2 Mbps speeds with network availability).
• Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go. Connect for free using one of the over 20,000 AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots nationwide.
• Powered by the Android operating system (version 1.6) with deep integration of Google services and access to thousands of apps to customize your phone via the Android Market.
• 1 GHz Snapdragon processor speeds up everything--from playing games to watching shows to opening files from work.
• Integrated GPS with a choice of navigation apps:
  • Google Maps Navigation (Beta) provides free, pre-loaded turn-by-turn voice guidance. Powered by Google and requiring an Internet connection, it enables you to simply say "Navigate to [your destination]" to get on your way. See live traffic, use Street View or satellite imagery to view your route, and get access to the most recent maps and business information from Google Maps without ever needing to update your device.
  • AT&T Navigator service is downloadable via Android Market and includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates, and re-routing options.
• 4-inch touchscreen display (480 x 854 pixels, 65K colors)
• Onscreen QWERTY keyboard
• 8.1-megapixel auto-focus camera with the following features:
  • Up to 16x digital zoom
  • Image stabilizer helps you avoid blurriness caused by slight hand movements.
  • Face recognition automatically recognizes up to five faces in your picture.
  • Geo tagging includes location information from where it was taken
  • Smile detection allows the camera automatically snap the shot when your subject flashes a smile
• Video capture capabilities with video light for shooting in low-lit conditions.
• Digital audio and video player
• Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
• Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB (a 2 GB card is included)
• 1 GB internal memory
• Text, picture and video messaging
• HTML Web browser (Webkit)
• Instant messaging is available through AIM, Windows Live, Yahoo!, and Google Talk.
• Push e-mail via Google and Exchange with support for IMAP and POP, MSN Hotmail, Yahoo Mail and AOL Mail.
• Organizer tools including calendar, alarm clock, and calculator
• Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off.
• 3.5mm audio jack
• Speakerphone

Vital Statistics
The Xperia X10 weighs 4.8 ounces and measures 4.7 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches. Its 1500 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 8 hours of talk time, and up to 415 hours (17+ days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T's dual-band 3G network (850/1900 MHz; HSDPA/UMTS).

What's in the Box
Xperia X10 handset, rechargeable battery, charger, 2 GB microSD memory card, quick start guide

AT&T Services

High-speed data connectivity via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband data network: The dual-band 850/1900 MHz 3G network provides up to 3.6/7.2 Mbps of download speed, making it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services, and it gives you the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services. In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the AT&T EDGE network, which offers availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. Providing average data speeds between 75-135Kbps, it's fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and e-mail on the go.

The full-featured, premium AT&T Navigator GPS navigation application includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options, and 3D moving maps (additional charges applicable). AT&T Navigator offers several other features to make your commute more enjoyable and reliable, including mobile access to Yellowpages.com. Additionally, AT&T Navigator is the only mobile phone-based GPS service that provides integrated speech recognition for address entry and points of interest search.

Product Description

Stay in touch when you're on the go with this mobile phone that features an 8.1MP digital camera with face recognition, face and smile detection, autofocus and an image stabilizer for taking amazing photos. The 4" touch screen provides simple use.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great phone for a great price, August 19, 2010

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Mohammad S. Sayid "nfs2010" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Android Phone (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)

-Even with a brilliant huge 4" display, it feels really comfortable and light in hand thanks to its very sleek design.

-8.1 MP camera is one of the best you can find on smartphones.

-Android market has all the apps I need - love it.

-Its music player simply rocks. Stock headphone delivers clean and crisp bass -which is quite a rarity. Watching youtube and other videos on it over 3G/wifi is really an awesome experience.

-Android 1.6 works just fine for me as I'm used to +/- zooming. And because of the big high resolution display, I don't have to zoom that often. I will probably not buy anything with smaller display again. It's so much fun to browse on a 4" display.

-Battery life is above the average. If you use your 'smartphone' quite often every day, you've to plug it in every night anyway.

-Its trademark features timescape and mediascape are really interesting. They put together all my daily and social activities in one single place.

Overall, I'm very satisfied with this phone.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars X10 is so good that I lost the desire change my phone, September 4, 2010

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kits from VA "gadgetGeek" (NoVA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Android Phone (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)

It is strange to see so many positive reviews for this phone from customers while the reviews at the gadget site Engadget is negative. The reason could be X10 doesn't start of impressing you right away except in the appearance category. I think it will take about a week or two to really appreciate the phone. Any longer than that, you will fall in love with this phone. It just gets better and better as you figure the phone limitations and get some cool free apps from market to replace them.

Over the last 2 years I never owned any phone over 3-4 months. Nexus One was the phone I owned the longest until I got the White Xperia X10i as I used to be on T-mobile. Recently, I came to AT&T as I liked the design on new iPhone4. Had it for a month and came back to X10a as I seem to like the freedom that comes with Android plus it's just hard to go back to 3.5" screen after using a 4" screen. I had X10 from around the day it was released internationally. So, it's been over 5 months already.

The main thing I like about X10 is the style. I was little skeptical to get X10 which has 1.6 after using 2.1 on Nexus One. To my surprise Sony Ericsson customized the 1.6 on it so much that except for the active wall papers I hardly missed anything as many free apps got me all the functionality of 2.1 on X10. Nexus one used to crash for me almost every other day and X10 is just the opposite. It almost never crashed except maybe bluetooth acting weird once a month or so and I usually restart the phone to resolve it.

Most important things to do to enjoy X10 experience:
1. Install ADW Launcher if you want more than 3 Home Screens.
2. Don't make TimeScape as your Home Screen and better yet disable it from auto updating the services like Facebook, Twitter, etc. Even better reduce the number of Splines you want to see in it.
3. Install Handcent SMS, Swype Keyboard or change the default keyboard to Android keyboard, Weather & Toggle Widget, Blink (to customize notification LED colors), CalWidget, MeContacts.

What I don't like about the phone (excluding Android issues):
1. The phone keeps locking after I end the outgoing call. (Solution: Install free app "Not Call Log")
2. No dedicated Search button. All Android phones come with 4 buttons at the bottom while X10 has only 3.
3. USB connection to charge the phone is located on the top of the phone when it should be at the bottom.
4. Call volume even at maximum settings is very low compared to most hand sets. It's almost impossible to hear the other person if you are on noise streets or metro station. You need to use Bluetooth headset.
5. Default keyboard is probably the worst on any android phone. Thanks Swype for coming to the rescue.

PS: Spend a day or two on xda-developersdotcom and check out X10 forums for some tips. The guys there can help you make his phone a wonder machine.

BTW, even though this phone still has 1.6, 2.1 is expected before end of this month. Also, Google Maps Voice navigation works just great on it even with 1.6.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars SE makes great phones, update slowly *updated*, September 25, 2010

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S. Sidlov "sbsidlov" (Pompton Lakes, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Android Phone (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)

What's in the box:
an X10 phone
a 2gb micro SD card (loaded with software, the real user manual, sample music, video (including a tutorial) and a program to download and install PC software on your PC.) Sometimes two cards, an 8gb if you bought it from SonyStyle. Can have 32GB sd card.
a USB to micro USB connector (that Micro not Mini)
a outlet plug charger that connects to the USB cable
a set of Sony Bass headphones 3.5mm jack
a 3.5mm jacked hands free connector for a 3.5mm headphones (this is a great addition as you can use your favorite phones/buds and have hands free phone calls using this connector).

I now have 2 of these in my ATT Family Plan. While I think the transition from traditional phones to the so-called smart phones causes the user to have to think a bit differently it can be done. Traditinally, we flipped open our phone, touched any key and it answered the call. With a Android based phone we have to unlock it first, and in some cases, press the accept call button. In a traditional phone we have hardware buttons or d-rings to activate functions, and here in the new touch model of interface, we have icons. This one difference can be frustrating to new users. Many android users complain about the number of taps it takes to make a call which can vary from 3 to 5 (or more) depending on how you do it.

The SE X10 is supposed to be the flagship phone for SonyEricsson. In March of 2011, it will be superseded by the X12 which will up it's hardware specs, that is not to say that the X10 isn't pretty good in the hardware department. With a 1Ghz Snapdragon processor encased in one of the more stylish designs, and sporting 3 of 6 hardware buttons just for Android, the SE is a very powerful device. Much more comfortable in the hand than a Captivate, it has a rounded rubberized plastic back for holding one that feels great. The screen is mineral glass and I can tell you truthfully that it survives drops on ceramic tiles without damage and has resisted scratches very very well. The screen- even at 64K colors is beautiful in it's 4" size. Sharp, easy to read, and it shows as well or even better than the AMOLED screens which while more vibrant are not as bright in all situations. A promised software update will bring the screen to a higher color count. *SE announced mid-September that due to performance issues they will not update to 64m colors at this time.

Hardware buttons are one of the commanding features of this phone. Besides a On/Off/Standby/Wake button, there is a dedicated camera and combo volume/zoom rocker button. The zoom rocker does NOT work when the browser is active. Soft buttons serve that function. While again, not being a Nexis there are only 3 other buttons, the Menu/Options, the Home/Active Apps and the Back button. As on many Android phones, access to the application's settings and such are done via the Menu/Options button. Having spent several hours with a Captivate that has no hardware buttons, I can not tell you how much I like a hardware button - you are certain that you pressed it. I often found myself pressing the Captivate's soft buttons several times when it didn't respond. The Menu/Options button will bring up different pop-up menus on the Home screen and all the applications so that you can do simple stuff like Exit, Refresh or even configure the settings. The Home button has two main functions returning you to the Home page or with a longer press: display to you the up to the last 6 apps that are/were last running. This long Home page press is a way to return to the apps that are running in the background. The need to use the Menu button to exit a program, and programs that are automatically started with the Android system (most of which are editable from the Android Applications Settings page) is one of the reasons that people install App Killers. It's just lazyness to not exit an application once finished, and an app killer fixes that with one tap.

8mp camera: The X10 is a Sony Cybershot in disguise. Digital zoom, Smile Detection with smile size settings, Face Recognition, 12 scene modes or Auto-scene recognition, anti-shake, Geo-tagging, choice of center/spot/average metering as well as single, multi-point or infinite focus make this camera a contender for any travel size camera. Touch to tap subject and you can select any of the multipoint focus selections. If in Smile Detection it will look for any registered (up to 5) faces and focus primarily on that one, and then other faces. Video with a functional but slow auto focus in WVGA mode is available, a HD 720P mode w/autofocus is expected shortly with the firmware updates. While the screen isn't displaying full color, the photos are video are full color.


Beyond it's style and the usual Android features, SE with it's long experience with Java (most of SE's feature phones are Java OS based) SE has dreamed up two fascinating applications. Timescape and MediaScape. It is these that define the phone's internals. In the US version, Twitter, Facebook and Google accounts can be merged together with your SMS messages, your on phone photos, your calling list and even the music you listened to into a great timeline. (Non-US versions may have MySpace and/or other services linked.) Timescape can display these with a linked photo of the other party or in the case of your music, album art. It's a very interesting and beautiful interface with the 'splines' or virtual cards, in a vortex that you can scroll via flipping your finger top to bottom or bottom to top. Touch a single card and it displays its content (though perhaps not all the text if the message is long). Press the Infinity button on the card and you will get a listing of all the calls, email, sms, Facebook - interactions that you have had with that person. That is of course if they are properly linked in your phone-book. (An easier linking phone book is promised as an update. Easier can only mean more automatic, since I don't have a problem linking them manually.) Timescape also allows you to view each stream of data individually, so you can view Facebook or Twitter streams by themselves as well as SMS, email, calls, and photos, via a carousel lineup of icons at the bottom. Timescape generally runs all time in the background. You can configure how often it updates from Never, 15 minutes to 3 hours. It can be killed with an app killer like 'Advanced App Killer' to improve the battery life. It can also be your Home Screen. Timescape however can be a performance bog, if you find that you would rather use a Twitter app such as Twitdryod or the Facebook app, there's no need for another program to do these updates. You can deregister your accounts from Timescape.

MediaScape is a pretty good interface for your media files. Comprised of 5 rows of Album Art or photo/video thumbprints, it shows the "Recently Played", "Recently Added" "Favorites" "Most Played" and a Shuffle line of icons that can be swiped sideways to find a particular photos. While there are 3 icons on the bottom like the Timescape app showing Music, Video, Photos, they don't slide into position and are just tapped to bring up the instances (unlike Timescape's moving selections). Photos can bring up your Picassa and Facebook oneline photos as well as your photos contained locally. If the online photos are albums they show the album's default photo, and you can tap into that to see the details. A bad thing is that none of the online albums are stored locally and the phone has to download all the materials again, and again. On the other hand this could be a good thing since it doesn't waste any internal storage or SD card storage with lots of thumbnails. I have over 300 albums online and 28K photos on one of my accounts.

MediaScape also has a more mundane list mode, where you can find your media via type, artist, album or track name. The phone has no equalizer or SenseMe feature. The supplied earbuds have terrific Bass sound though I find them personally a bit wide in diameter.

Like many android phones, the sms messages and other notices flash across the notification bar which on the X10 is a bit narrow even when the screen is locked. It's said that it will be a bit fatter in the later updates. Notifications also flash the multi-functional LED on the upper left of the screen Green Flashing is a notification which shows even when the screen has blanked. Red/Red Flashing for 'need to recharge' and when charging, it goes from yellow to solid green. When plugged in the unit is always on, you have to go deep into the Android settings to turn this behavior off. The power button short press will wake or put the screen to sleep. Long press will either start the phone or bring up a menu to turn on Silent mode, toggle Airplane Mode or Power Off.

Unlike the un-updated Captivates and some of the Euro ROMS for the X10, the ATT ROM is PERFECT for both WiFi and GPS issues. (Reports are mixed on the Galaxy S's 2.2 froyo fixing GPS and Wifi issues.) The phone will automatically switch from 3G to WiFi and will turn the GPS on and off as needed by applications that use location services. However since it is only Android 1.6 rather than 2.1 or 2.2 there are missing features due to the OS level. HD Video, and a 16 million color screen are among those. However, 'professional' reviews have down-checked the device because of it ahving 1.6. SE is between a rock and a hard place as far as software updates. They don't want to release a buggy or performance hindered update such as those that Samsung has done. So they have been indeterminate about the release date, moving it back and forth, committing and then saying they were wrong and moving that date back. (Oct 25-30 looks like the final timeframe.) Additionally once they release the ROMs, the various carriers will then modify... Read more ›