Sony Ericsson Satio review

Is the 12.1MP behemoth worthy of the year-long hype?

Our Score 3.5

Last reviewed: 2009-10-14October 14th 2009

Mobile phones Review

Price at launch	£514.99
Product Type	Smartphone
Network Band	Quad Band
Wi-Fi	Yes
Effective Camera Resolution	12.1 Megapixel
USB	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes
Main Screen Resolution	640 x 360
Main Screen Size	8.9 cm (3.5")
Cellular Data Connectivity Technology	GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA
GPS Receiver	Yes
Secondary Camera	Yes
Cellular Network Supported	GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, WCDMA 900, WCDMA 2100
Memory Card Supported	microSD
Phone Style	Bar
Brand Name	Sony Ericsson
Battery Talk Time	50 Minute
Product Model	Satio
Weight (Approximate)	126.0 g
Green Compliant	Yes
Green Compliance Certificate/Authority	RoHS, WEEE
Bluetooth	Yes
Maximum Memory Card Size Supported	32 GB
Built-in Memory	128 MB
Main Screen Type	LCD
Realtone	Yes
Radio Tuner Type	FM
Call Features	Call Log, Caller ID
Height	112.0 mm
Width	55.0 mm
Depth	13.0 mm
Operating System	Symbian
Manufacturer	Sony Ericsson
Product Name	Satio Smartphone
Manufacturer Part Number	PD_11603
Manufacturer Website Address	www.sonyericsson.com
Marketing Information	Get set for entertainment beyond your most colourful dreams. The Satio phone combines incredible technology and style and comes with a 12.1 megapixel camera. Talk with pictures. Tap directly into your favorite music and movies using the unique touch panels. Use the amazing touchscreen camera feature to focus and make every photo first-class. The 12.1-megapixel camera with Xenon flash and intuitive touch focus gives you stunning, high-resolution shots you'll want to blow up big and keep. With the Sony Ericsson Satio phone, all your favorite stuff is just a touch away. Tap directly into TV series, mobile videos, podcasts and music via the ingenious full-touch media menu on this amazing entertainment phone. Feast your eyes on films and images in 16 million colours on the Sony Ericsson Satio phone. On the razor-sharp 3.5", 16:9 ratio screen, you'll enjoy them as they're meant to be seen.
Standard Warranty	2 Year Limited