Testseek.com have collected 99 expert reviews of the Sony Xperia Active and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Xperia Active.
October 2011
(74%)
99 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Practical, hardwearing design, Excellent performance, Slick UI & smart bundled apps, Extra included accessories
Poor call quality, Short battery life
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 exce...
Waterproof and dustproof design; Android 2.3; 720p video recording; Responsive touchscreen
Screen is small at 3 inches; Case might be too chunky for some
Although it has a rather small screen, the Xperia Active isn't lacking in any other department. With a robust design, decent camera and nippy processor, this is the perfect handset for adventure-addicts who desire a rugged smart phone but don't want to...
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Active is clearly pitched at sporty types looking for a phone that also makes a good running companion (the phone even comes packaged with an arm strap that contains a clear plastic wallet for the handset). If this is what you'...
The solid body is waterproof and dustproof, and can take a pounding too. The tiny screen is sharp and responsive...
Armband feels loose and bulky, small display, fiddly touch-screenLook and Feel...
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Active is a compact, durable smartphone built for sporty users to take with them, wherever they roam ...
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Published: 2012-01-05, Author: Joe , review by: talkandroid.com
Abstract: Some say you can have a smartphone or you can have a rugged device, but never can you have both. The folks over at Sony Ericsson are looking to tap into the market where other devices may have tried before. Remember Motorola's i1 ? How about ...
Published: 2011-12-22, Author: Robert , review by: talkandroid.com
Abstract: If you have an active lifestyle, then the Sony Ericsson Xperia active might be the phone for you. It's an entry level device, but will satisfy most consumers. It features a 3-inch (480 x 320) TFT display, a 1GHz single-core processor, 512MB RAM, 5MP rear ...
Abstract: The idea of tougher, water-resistant electronics is nothing new, but this year we’ve seen rugged smartphones becoming increasingly more mainstream. Motorola has had a go at this type of product with its DEFY line, while Casio gave us the ridiculous G’z...
Waterproof and dustproof, Range of accessories in the box, Preinstalled fitness apps,
Very poor call quality, Low incall volume, Camera low on detail
The low-end screen resolution of 320 x 480 means text isn’t as sharp as it is on many other Android smartphones today. It’s not unreadable and does work well in outdoor light, but if you do a lot of reading the slight blotchiness may become an annoyan...
Waterproof and dustproof, Range of accessories in the box, Preinstalled fitness apps
Very poor call quality, Low incall volume, Camera low on detail
We can’t help but like the Sony Ericsson Xperia active, given the multitude of accessories you get out of the box, not to mention the weatherproofing and pre-installed fitness apps. We even grew to like the protruding bottom as it houses the lanyard w...
