Sony Ericsson W995

2049 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2049 reviews of Sony Ericsson W995. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the performance and portability. The camera and size also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the reception and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Ericsson W995 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Ericsson W995

alaTest has collected and analyzed 72 user reviews of Sony Ericsson W995 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the size and performance. The camera and portability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some less positive reviews about the reliability.

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78% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Ericsson W995

alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 user reviews of Sony Ericsson W995 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the camera and design. The performance and durability also get good feedback, whereas the price and portability get mixed views. Many are critical about the reliability and connectivity.

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90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Sandra Vogel (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Ericsson W995

This versatile slider phone features a 2.6in screen and offers good usability.

Great camera ; Good connectivity, built-in iPlayer ; 3.5mm headphone jack

Not a full smartphone - proprietary OS ; Lacks dynamism

Yes, I've seen it all before - well except that welcome 3.5mm headphone jack, but I can't help liking the W995. It is not exactly a revolution, but with GPS, Wi-Fi, excellent music playback and control, and a decent camera, it's certainly a...

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : Dave Oliver (techradar.com)

Sony Ericsson W995 review

The latest Sony Ericsson Walkman also has an 8 megapixel camera

Walkman music player ; 8.1 megapixel camera ; Decent quality headphones ; Supplied loudspeaker ; A-GPS ; Wi-Fi and HSDPA 3G

Camera disappointing ; Battery life could be better ; Weak video stand

We liked the Sony Ericsson W995 - it's still very much a music phone, and it does it better than virtually anything bar the iPod, and even though its camera isn't quite at the top of the 8 megapixel game, it's certainly good enough to make it worth...

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Sony Ericsson W995

The Sony Ericsson W995 is a slider measuring 97.0 x 49.0 x 15.0mm, lovingly finished with a screen bezel and back in brushed metal, giving it an industrial look and feel. This isn't a minimalist handset by any measure: it has chrome detailing on the...

Great specs, build quality, BBC iPlayer and YouTube

Volume/zoom controls too small, camera and video not great

It's difficult not to like the W995 from Sony Ericsson. As an entertainment handset it is comprehensive, providing access to content and the means to get it for free through Wi-Fi. There is even a clip-on speaker bundled in the box that, whilst tinny,...

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Sony Ericsson W995 - First Look

Sony has launched a new Walkman mobile phone at Mobile World Congress and Pocket-lint was on hand to give it a quick fumble. But is the phone all that it's cracked up to be and can it be the music phone for you? We grabbed a brief play to find out....

Wi-Fi, 8-megapixel camera, HSDPA, 3.5mm headphones jack

No touchscreen

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by : Editorial Team (recombu.com)

Sony Ericsson W995 Review

The Sony Ericsson W995 looks like the Walkman phone we've all been waiting for. Packed with features and a 3.5mm headphone jack, it looks like it could be a winner. Read our review to find out if Sony…

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : Ginny Mies (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony Ericsson W995a review

The Sony Ericsson W995a hardware has some flaws, but those looking for an all-in-one device (camera, music player, game player, and phone) won't be disappointed. Just remember that it isn't a smartphone, as it lacks the connectivity of that kind of...

The Sony Ericsson Walkman W995a has multimedia features that surpass some of our top-ranked phones. Both the camera and the music player go above and beyond the capabilities of the current BlackBerry model, the HTC smartphones, and even the iPhone 3GS...

Jun, 2009

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Sony Ericsson W995 review

The Sony Ericsson W995 rocks up boasting an 8MP snapper and class-leading music chops. Is the wait finally over for the perfect Walkman/Cyber-shot phone hybrid?

Hands down the best Walkman phone ever and a great all-rounder, but the camera falls just short of the Cyber-shots

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : Kent German (cnet.co.uk)

Sony Ericsson W995a review

Sometimes, we get excited about the little things. For example, when we first saw the Sony Ericsson W995a at GSMA 2009 we got excited not because it has an 8.1-megapixel camera and a Walkman player--we've seen those before--but because it had a...

The Sony Ericsson W995a has a brilliant display and a loaded feature set that includes Wi-Fi and 3G. It also offers a 3.5-millimeter headset jack and a kickstand.

The Sony Ericsson W995a keypad doesn't feel sturdy and e-mail support is limited. Call quality could be variable and videos were unimpressive.

The Sony Ericsson W995a suffers from some design concerns and performance issues, but it remains an attractive and functional music phone.

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : letsgomobile.org (letsgomobile.org)

Sony Ericsson W995 testi

I nternetin yükselişi ile birlikte büyük miktardaki verilerin paylaşımı ve karşılıklı değişimi de geniş bir kullanım alanı bulmaya başladı. Çoğu programın ve web sayfalarının bu fırsatı değerlendirmeye hevesli olduğunu görüyoruz. Özellikle ilk başlarda...

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Tracy and Matt's Blog (tracyandmatt.co.uk)