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O2 XDA Orbit II

O2 XDA Orbit II
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alaScore 80

23 reviews

Aug, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 reviews of O2 XDA Orbit II. The average rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the connectivity and size. The portability and usability are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the price and durability.

usability, portability, size, connectivity

reliability, battery, GPS navigation, durability, price

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the O2 XDA Orbit II is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)

O2 - XDA Orbit 2

 

O2 has been building its XDA range of Windows Mobile devices for some years, and the original XDA Orbit has just been refreshed with advent of the rather uninspiringly-named XDA Orbit 2. Exclusive to O2 as ...

For O2 customers the XDA Orbit 2 represents the height of smartphone capability. If you already use a smartphone from this operator, it might be worth considering an upgrade.

May, 2008
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Expert review by : Steve (tracyandmatt.co.uk)

O2 XDA Orbit 2 review

 

Matt asked me to review the Orbit 2 and I remember stating, ?Copy the Polaris review and put black?, but it?s not as straight forward as that. I have been using this device for 2-3 weeks now and it?s been fun having an old friend back to...

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May, 2008
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Expert review by : Mobile Tech Addicts (tracyandmatt.co.uk)

Expert Review

 

As you can probably tell, I have had a good time with the XDA Orbit 2, it has been very reliable and useable on a day to day regular basis as primary machine. The size is spot on, although the HTC Diamond may challenge that , the toys and specification...

May, 2008
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Expert review by (mobilechoiceuk.com)

O2 Xda Orbit II review

 

Feature-wise, the O2 Xda Orbit II can't be faulted. However, despite the appealing navigation wheel, finding your way around the device using the touch-screen is a tad tricky.…

CoPilot Live 7 provides a great alternative to a designated sat nav device that will only be improved with the added Microsoft Live Search

The touch-screen is not good enough to compensate for the lack of QWERTY keyboard

Feature-wise, the O2 Xda Orbit II can't be faulted. However, despite the appealing navigation wheel, finding your way around the device using the touch-screen is a tad tricky.

Feb, 2008
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Expert review by : Crowdedbrain (crowdedbrain.co.uk)

O2 XDA Orbit 2 Review

 

Essentially the O2 XDA Orbit 2 is the HTC Touch Cruise, but if we had the choice we would rather go for O2's offering as they have added additional utilities and included a copy of the great CoPilot Live 7 software - which supports the GPS receiver...

Feb, 2008
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Expert review by (3g.co.uk)

O2 Xda Orbit II

 

Aside from the issues relating to the poor display and finish, the Liscio's music player and games are actually pretty good and suit the simple user interface.

It's very small and you won't find too many SIM-free mobiles at this price.

It feels flimsy, the general finish is poor and the screen is very low-res.

In this case, you really do get what you pay for

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Expert review by : theunwired (theunwired.net)

VIDEOVIEW: O2 Xda orbit 2 - Hardware

 

In this video view I'm proud to show you a closer look of O2 Germany's Xda orbit 2 , O2's version of the HTC Touch Cruise (aka the HTC Polaris ). Featuring GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/EDGE as well as WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and FM radio, this Windows Mobile 6...

Dec, 2007
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

O2 XDA Orbit II

 

Very poor battery life. Requires charging everyday.

Oct, 2008
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

O2 XDA Orbit II

 

this phone looks good and is easy to use, i think it's really cool!

Nothing of any note

Sep, 2008
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

O2 XDA Orbit II

 

Constantly crashes and the volume switch is flimsy and when it jams you can't even get into the window of your phone to make a call

Sep, 2008
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