Sony Ericsson P1 Smart Phone Review

Sony Ericsson announced the 5th generation P-series smart phone, based on Symbian v9.1 ( OS designed for Mobile Devices) with the UIQ 3.0 interface. UIQ is a software platform based upon Symbian OS. Essentially used as a graphical user interface layer that provides additional components to the core OS, to enable the development of feature-rich mobile phones that are open to expanded capabilities through third-party application. It not only supports as a 3G and GSM phone, but also also supports Wi-fi (802.11b) and Internet telephony built in.

Features of Sony Ericcson P1 Smart Phone

Wide range of push email solutions which includes support for Exchange ActiveSync and BlackBerry platform.
Web browsing applications.
Connectivity via 3G (UMTS/WCDMA) and Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi).
Dual function keyboard, full alphanumeric QWERTY keyboard
The system offers the choice of text input method including handwriting and word completion.
3.2 megapixel camera
Business card scanner
2.6” touchscreen with 240 x 320 pixels.
Opera Web Browser (Ready to use)
Music and Video player
Built-in FM radio.
The Phone comes with a 512MB Memory Stick Micro.
160 MB User Memory (internal)
Device measurement 106 x 55 x 17 mm
Weaighs just 124 grams.
Battery can stand up to 10 hrs on GSM and 30 Minuets on UMTS Networks
Remote Wipe facility which can be used in case if the handset is stolen or lost
Mobile TV - H.264 playback

This mobile comes packed with the following accessories

Stereo Headset HPM-62
Desk Stand CDS-65
512MB Memory Stick Micro^TM (M2^TM)
PC Software
USB Cable
Extra Stylus (for touchscreen use)
Protective Pouch
Standard Phone Charger

Though its too early for a 5G phones ( We still are rolling over 3G and 4G phone ) , I find this phone is pretty good with so many feature. Though the Battery life is still low as the other phones like N95. But the wireless feature and keyboard allows people to use it one handedly. Sounds good.

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Atul, May 10, 2007:

Nice review Ashish , yes battery life is quite low but according to features it quite good . Can you post lumsum price if can find it by this atleast we can start dreaming about it if it comes in budget .
Ken Xu, May 10, 2007:

hmmm… this cellphone look good on me! Hmmm…. gotta put it on my wish list!

Have this phone support 3,5G? HSDPA?
Ashish Mohta, May 10, 2007:

@KenXU: Its 5G having backward compatibility…So no worries. HSDPA? I don’t know what it means.

@Atul: I tired but I am not sure. Should be around 150$+
Big Daddy, May 10, 2007:

Its a nice blog Ashish but With a 3.2 megapixel camera
It supports 3G and GSM phone, but also also supports Wi-fi (802.11b) and Internet telephony built in.

You reckon the price can pitch as low as 150$. . .sounds strange but if that is the case then other mobile phone companies should start making up something that cherry at such a meager development cost.

Must say you are doing great with your blogs.
Ashish Mohta, May 10, 2007:

@RAJAT( BIG DADDY) : I agree with you on pricing part. Not sure how much they will charge. The phone is due to release in 3rd Quarter of 2007.

Ok Everybody this Guy is a very good friend of mine and we stayed together while we finished our BE, Lol been famous with Big daddy and here he is…Thanks Rajat for remembering my site
Kipster, June 13, 2007:

Looks great, I would love one. Any idea as to when it will be released?
Ashish Mohta, June 14, 2007:

@Kipster: not sure yet. if it does we will update you
Franky, June 30, 2007:

Wonderimg whether it will be Mac compatible! Any word?
William, August 22, 2007:

I think on this device will work some of VoIP clients from here
Francis Lohrii, September 11, 2007:

The price shuold not exceed Rs.24,000/-
Big boy, November 14, 2007:

May i know the P1 battery life in detail ?
sandeep, December 4, 2007:

this is very good phone but nokia N95 is more better looking
Amit, December 20, 2007:

Hey, it seems to b very nice phone. I would like to know its battery life please.
Kadri, June 10, 2008:

N95
Battery Standard battery, Li-Ion 1200mAH (BL-6F)
Stand-by Up to 280 h
Talk time Up to 6 h

P1
Battery Standard battery, Li-Ion 1120 mAh
Stand-by Up to 440 h
Talk time Up to 10 h

i do own a P1i, my cousin owns a N95, and boy is he jealous, dont worry he has gps, i have wireless lan in my country so google maps are even better in this case, cuz boy oh boy, i can see houses too lol.

he envy me as owning a p1, not my fault lol