The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 has proved to be one of the best Android based smartphones on the market. It has picked up favourable reviews, gaining 4 stars out of 5 from the likes of CNET and TechRadar and on the back of its popularity its little brother the Xperia mini has been released and not only has it shared the success of its larger counterpart but it seems to have done even better.
Along with the good reviews and the thumbs up from various tech blogs the Xperia mini has now got some solid proof behind it that it means business; the European Mobile Phone 2010-2011 Award!
The official EISA jury choose the mini for its 'unique combination of compact size and excellent performance.'
They said:"Xperia X10 Mini from Sony Ericsson is a very small and stylish mobile phone. Nonetheless, it delivers excellent performance with a comprehensive range of features such as GPS, Wi-Fi, 3G and a 5 megapixel camera with flash. The phone runs on the Android platform and offers users the full benefits of a much larger device although its touch screen size is just 2.55-inch (6.48 cm). Its small size and weight and variety of vivid case colours make it perfect for introducing the fairer sex to smartphone technology."
Timo Maassmann, Global Product Marketing Manager Sony Ericsson said "We're delighted Sony Ericsson has been recognised for refining the smartphone user experience. Over time, the relationship people have with their mobile phones has changed significantly. Consumers have moved away from using them as pure communication tools to creating a more personalised entertainment experience. As a result, mobile phones were growing in size. Sony Ericsson has identified the need for a compact and powerful mobile phone with all the benefits that come from a smartphone platform."
So there you have it, the key to success in the smartphone market, ‘compact and powerful’. Congratulations Xperia mini.
So do you think the mini deserves the award?
We're going to be reviewing the handset a little later today. So keep your eyes peeled and see if we agree with EISA.
Source: zath