Sony Ericsson W550

alaTest has collected and analyzed 624 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the flash. The optics also impresses, but many are less positive about the voice guidance.

Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 86/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Ericsson W550 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

A chubby handset with a paradoxical mix of great features right alongside irritating ones

Lots of built-in memory ; good desktop software with connection cables ; great camera and gaming ergonomics

No memory expansion slot ; keypad buttons don't feel right ; weeny self portrait mirror

With little in the way of direct competition, save from the other members of the Sony Ericsson Walkman range and the Motorola Rokr (suffering poor sales), the W500i fills a small niche market of music-based handsets distancing themselves from the core ...