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Sony Ericsson Z550a review

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Sony Ericsson Z550a
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7.1/10
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The Sony Ericsson Z550a currently has an Informr score of 7.1 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 5 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

The Sony Ericsson Z550a is a wonderful looking quad band clamshell phone, which supports GPRS for accessing the net. It also features a 1.3 megapixel camera combined with 4x digital zoom and at 262k colour display. Previously available worldwide as the Z550i, the Z550a has been optimized for the North American audience. It comes with 25 MB of onboard memory, but is expandable up to 1GB so it is possible to store a large amount of pictures, e-mail, or music in AAC and MP3 format. To make organizing your pictures easier, it has a thumbnail gallery, which allows you to search them both visually or according to when they were taken. It also has full HTML internet browsing and an FM radio and Bluetooth are also included.

The integrated VGA camera lets users save colour pictures of their most frequent callers along with any relevant contact information. Users can also share photos with picture and video messaging capabilities. Sony has incorporated the latest messaging standards in this model reacting to the huge popularity of text messaging. It also supports EMS and MMS standards making it popular for sending multimedia messages. By combining text with photos, sounds, and video, users can create an infinite number of exciting personalized messages.

The Sony Ericsson Z550a clearly mixes the familiar features of previously successful models to attract the demands of a North American market. With its stylish exterior appearance and an unprecedented level of customizability, people can use the phone to reflect a little bit of their own personality making it a well-rounded multi-functional phone that can serve a diverse audience.


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Sony backs up the Ericsson Z550a with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
Unknown

The Sony Ericsson Z550a's screen size is Unknown with x pixels resolution.

Processor
Unknown

There is a processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
1+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 1+ MP camera.

There's no secondary front camera.

Storage
25 MB

Internal memory is 25 MB. An external, Memory Stick Micro (M2) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
Unknown

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery. Sony's performance ratings are 13.5 days standby time.

Ericsson Z550a Specs

Overview
Release Date February 25, 2007
Regions Available USA, Canada
Operating System No

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Processor
Internal Storage 25 MB
RAM No
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 1.02 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) Yes
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB OTG Support No
Infrared No
Bluetooth Unknown
Bluetooth Profiles No
Bluetooth Audio Codecs
Wi-Fi No
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info Memory Stick Micro (M2)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
1+ Megapixels
Zoom
4x digital
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Effects, Self-timer
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 262k
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size Unknown
Secondary Display Monochrome LCD (STN), 128 x 36 pixels
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity No
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Up to 13.5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Flip
Colors Sterling Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 8.8 x 4.5 x 2.1 cm (3.5 x 1.8 x 0.8 in)
Weight 93 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack Other / proprietary
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Standard / 12-key Numeric
Navigation Type D-pad
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS
Graphics: -
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: T9
Any Key Answer: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Contact List Capacity: 1000
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Auto Answer: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3, AAC, WAV
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, MPEG-4
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Radio: Yes
Games: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Apps: -
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Calculator, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

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