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Sony Ericsson Xperia Active video review

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After a number of years in the wilderness Sony Ericsson (soon just Sony) is finding its feet again. The Xperia Active is a well-made, carefully thought out, specialist smartphone for those who love the outdoors. It is rugged, portable, comes with an excellent bundle including a runner's armband and has snappy performance which belies its run of the mill specifications. Pricing is also very competitive with only the sizeable caveats of call quality and battery life dragging down an otherwise excellent smartphone. The green shoots of recovery continue.

Overall

8/10

Gordon Kelly

By Gordon Kelly
Reviewed 09 November 2011
Updated 29 November 2011

Price as reviewed

£239.00

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Active details

Design
8/10
Features
8/10
Performance
8/10
Usability
8/10
Value
9/10
Overall
8/10

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Practical, hardwearing design
  • Excellent performance
  • Slick UI & smart bundled apps
  • Extra included accessories

Cons

  • Poor call quality
  • Short battery life

Price as reviewed

£239.00

Manufacturer

Sony Ericsson

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What's with all the hardware stuff? Why didn't you mention anything about sports apps - in my opinion that's what this phone is about.
If someone else needs more info on the topic go to xperia-active.com, it has in-depth comparison reviews...

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Your front page icons are wrong. You have a recommended tag on the blackberry torch when you didn't give it one and there is none on this one when you did.

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