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Sony Ericsson K850i review

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8.6/10
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The Sony Ericsson K850i currently has an Informr score of 8.6 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 74 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Sony Ericsson is known for great displays and serious cameras, and the K850i is no exception. Sporting a 5MP camera, complete with LED photo light, flash, video recording, and a host of photo-editing features, you are guaranteed a quality picture! In fact, the K850i feels and operates almost exactly as a standalone Cybershot camera when being used for picture taking.

This 3G capable candy bar phone has a beautiful 240x320 pixel screen, measuring 35x45mm, capable of reproducing 262,144 colors (I can name the first five!). Available in shiny-black only, you also get an FM radio, 40MB of onboard memory (external memory via Memory Stick Micro).

While the Sony Ericsson K850i is great for pictures, it appears to be at the expense of a comfortable keypad. The 4-way navigation pad is set in the middle of the keys, making “misses” probable. They keys are easy to press but are close enough to cause still more errors. It would have been much better had Sony Ericsson spent more time on the keypad layout.

The K850i supports WAP protocol 2.0 and Java, providing an enhanced web experience.

The K850i is rated at a talk time of 540 minutes and a standby time of 400 hours. This will vary depending on usage patterns.

If you want a good phone with a great camera, and if you are not a heavy texter, take a look at the Sony Ericsson K850i.


Custom
Operating system
Operating system
Custom
Unknown
Processor
Processor
Unknown
2.2"
Screen Size
Screen Size
2.2"
5+ MP
Camera
Camera
5+ MP
930 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


GSMArena
GSMArena

We believe the Sony Ericsson K850 lives up to the responsibility of being a landmark product in the company portfolio. With rich camera settings, the K850 comes incredibly close to stand-alone digital cameras.

- GSMArena team, GSMArena
Wired
Wired

Image isn't everything. Beyond a solid Cyber-shot-branded cam, this tidy 118 gram candy bar comes chock full of sweet, easy-to-master programs that let you edit, remix and publish sharp pics and vid clips on the fly. In minutes, we whipped up a 45-second, 1.7 MB video slideshow that looked surprisin...

- Steven Leckart , Wired


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Sony backs up the Ericsson K850i with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your Ericsson K850i has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Sony support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Sony's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.



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Screen Size
2.2"

The Sony Ericsson K850i's screen size is 2.2 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
Unknown

There is a processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
5+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 5+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera useful for video chat and self portraits.

Storage
40 MB

Internal memory is 40 MB. An external, MicroSD, Memory Stick Micro (M2) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
930mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 930 mAh battery. Sony's performance ratings are 6.5 days standby time.

Ericsson K850i Specs

Overview
Release Date June 15, 2007
Regions Available Canada
Operating System No

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Processor
Internal Storage 40 MB
RAM No
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 1.14 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
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 Yes
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, DUN, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN, SYNC
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi Unknown
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, Memory Stick Micro (M2)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
5+ Megapixels
Zoom
16x digital
Flash
Yes (Xenon)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Multi-shot, Self-timer, White balance
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 2.2 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Motion / Accelerometer
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 930 mAh
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 6.5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Colors Black with green or blue accents
Dimensions [H x W x D] 10.2 x 4.8 x 1.7 cm (4 x 1.9 x 0.7 in)
Weight 118 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack Other / proprietary
External Speakers No
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Standard / 12-key Numeric
Navigation Type Scroll wheel
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, IM
Graphics: Wallpapers
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Any Key Answer: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Contact List Capacity: 1000
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Auto Answer: 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, MP4, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC, AMR, WMA, 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
Wi-fi Encryption: -
Games: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Apps: -
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Sony Ericsson K850

Features: Microsoft ActiveSync
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