Although there aren’t many Sony Ericsson QWERTY phones, the company has some pretty impressive devices in this category on the market. Its portfolio though small, seems capable enough to offer suitable alternatives to users with different demands. If it is an Android phone that you wish to purchase, the company stocks up on the Xperia pro and Xperia mini pro, whereas if all you need is a basic handset to see you through your daily mobile needs, then your options include the txt and txt pro. All of these aforementioned phones have been discussed in detail, so scroll right down to choose the perfect mobile companion for yourself that will let you type away without hassles.
1 – Sony Xperia pro:
First up on our list is the Xperia pro, that was released last year and offers a full touchscreen along with a convenient slide-out QWERTY keypad. The lightweight stylish smartphone wears a 3.7-inch TFT multi-touch display, which is resistant to scratches and renders visuals in 854 x 480p resolutions. The 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor makes it capable of carrying out multiple operations at the same time, while the Android Gingerbread mobile OS deployed in the handset takes care of the intuitiveness when navigating through the device.
Besides facilitating faster texting, it also lets you pacify the photographer in you with an 8.1MP camera that possesses attributes like LED flash, auto focus, 16x digital zoom and the Sony Exmor R for mobile CMOS sensor amongst others. A front-facing webcam has also been included for video conferencing on the move. It comes in shades of black, silver and red.
Price: Rs. 19,200
2 – Sony Xperia mini pro:
If you wish to lay hands on an Android device that is complete with a full QWERTY keypad and promises not to dig a deep hole in your pocket, then we have the Xperia mini pro on our list that should fit the bill. The device in question gets the steam from a Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU that processes at a speed of 1GHz to allow you to launch a number of applications and seamlessly switch between them. The compact phone comes drenched in shades of pink, black, white and turquoise and offers a multi-touch real estate spanning 3 inches.
This TFT screen is said to be resistant to scratches and proffers images in 320 x 480p resolutions. Powered by the Google Android Gingerbread mobile platform, it’s back panel is dotted with a 5MP camera capable of capturing videos as well as still shots. The manufacturer has also thrown in a front-facing imager to let you make video calls or take self-portraits.
Price: Rs. 14,000
3 – Sony Ericsson txt pro:
Next up on our list of the Sony Ericsson QWERTY phones is the txt pro, a pretty stylish device meant for the basic purpose of texting. But its features are certainly not restricted to that. Similar to its aforementioned counterparts, the txt pro has been embedded with a capacitive touchscreen to let you scroll through the applications and browse the web, without hassles. This 3-inch TFT WVGA screen of 400 x 240p resolutions has been fitted on the device, which measures 3.7 x 2.0 x 0.7 inches.
The multitasking properties of the phone can be attributed to the PNX-4910 processor. This handset is armed with a 3.2MP camera too. Its built-in battery can cough up the juice to provide talk time of up to 5 hours and 10 minutes, while its standby time is tagged at 400 hours. This Sony cookie featuring four corner user interface, can be picked up in shades of black, white and pink.
Price: Rs. 7,300
4 – Sony Ericsson txt:
And finally, the last device on our list is the Sony Ericsson txt, a version of the txt pro mentioned above. Unlike all its other counterparts mentioned on the roster, this handset does not employ a slide-out keypad, but a full keyboard on the front panel. Nevertheless, it does sport similarity to its other siblings as the phone has been outfitted with a touchscreen to offer input flexibility. Meant exclusively for those of you who are power texters, its keyboard claims to feature well spaced out keys for ease of typing.
A dedicated text shortcut key takes you straight to the messaging application. The phone also keeps you connected with your loved ones through the Friends application, that keeps track of your friends’ social activities at all times. Some other attributes are inclusive of a 3.2MP camera, FM radio, social network integration and a lot more. It is splashed in hues of black, white, pink and blue.
Price: Rs. 6,250
So these are the latest options to have been released under the Sony Ericsson QWERTY phones segment in India. The specifications of these devices leave little doubts about their working and can be considered if you are looking for alternatives along these lines. So which one suits your preferences the best? Do share your views with us. And if we have missed out on something, feel free to let us know about it.
