Shades | Contrast Black, Sunset Pink, Spring Green, Stealth Black |
OS | NA |
Internal Storage | 5 MB |
Display Size | 2.2 inch |
Rear Camera | 2.0 MP |
Front Camera | |
Primary Rear Camera | 2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels |
Battery | Standard Li-ion |
Processor | NA |
Our Ratings | |
Appearance | |
Ease of Use | |
Features | |
Performance | |
Value For Money | |
Overall Rating | |
Quick Facts & Price | |
Announced | April, 2010 |
Form Factor | Slider |
Box Content | Charger, Handsfree, USB Cable |
Shades | Contrast Black, Sunset Pink, Spring Green, Stealth Black |
OS | NA |
Languages | English |
Processor & Sound | |
Processor | NA |
Display | |
Display Colours | 256000 |
Touchscreen | |
Display Resolution (H) | 240 pixels |
Display Resolution (V) | 320 pixels |
Display Size | 2.2 inch |
SenseUI | |
Multi-Touch | |
Handwriting Recognition | |
Scratch Resistant | |
Display Type | TFT |
Cameras | |
Rear Camera | 2.0 MP |
Camera Resolution | 1600x1200 pixels |
Video Resolution | 176x144@15fps |
Front Camera | |
GeoTagging | |
Face Detection | |
Smile Detection | |
Auto Focus | |
Primary Rear Camera | 2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels |
RAM & Storage | |
Call Log | 30 received, dialed and missed calls |
Memory Card | microSD, up to 16GB |
Phonebook Capacity | 2000 entries, Photocall |
Internal Storage | 5 MB |
Dimensions & Weight | |
Height | 92 mm |
Width | 48 mm |
Thickness | 17 mm |
Weight | 90 gms |
Battery Size & Backup | |
Maximum Standby Time | 0.00 hours |
Maximum Talktime | 0.00 hours |
Battery | Standard Li-ion |
Internet & Connectivity | |
Infrared | |
HSCSD | |
Bluetooth | Yes, v2.1 |
WAP | WAP 2.0/xHTML |
USB | |
Handsfree | |
GPS | |
A-GPS | |
Networks | NA |
GPRS | Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps |
Data Speed | NA |
EDGE | Class 10, 236.8 kbps |
2G Network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz |
3G Network | No |
Wi-Fi | No |
Features | |
Java | Yes, MIDP 2.0 |
Calendar | |
Voice Dialing | |
Voice Memo | |
Sync | |
SyncML | |
Clock | |
Alarm Clock | |
Organiser | |
In-built Torch | |
Office Applications | |
Trackball | |
Other Features | - |
Entertainment | |
Radio | |
Music Player | |
Video Player | |
Voice Recording | |
Image Viewer | |
Video Recording | |
3.5mm Jack/Port | |
Games | Yes |
Ringtones | |
Vibration | |
Ringtones | Polyphonic, MIDI |
Messaging | |
T9 Dictionary | |
QWERTY Keypad | |
Messaging | SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
Sensors | |
Accelerometer Sensor |
The Sony Ericsson Spiro is a slide style handset that has a sleek glossy front. There is also a matte battery cover to create a good contrast. There is a central Navigation key that is circular and has semi-circle menu section keys that wrap around the call send and end keys. Overall, the device is well built, but suffers from a cheap, plastic build.
Sony Ericsson has put in their generic interface into the Spiro. It is very simplistic and you will not have any problem navigating through the device. The interface is boring with little customization. It is quite responsive to move through each application.
You can store up to 2000 phonebook entries so you have plenty of space for all your contacts.
With a threaded view option for text messaging, the Spiro delivers a nice experience. There is also MMS, e-mail, push e-mail, and instant messaging support.
The Spiro is not a multimedia powerhouse by any means. While you can view photos on the device, there is nothing that stands out. You can view videos that are in MP4, H.263, and H.264 video formats.
The Walkman music player is standard on all Sony Ericsson devices. You can search by artist, album, genre, year, and individual tracks. The headphones that come in the box are decent quality. By setting the equalizer, you can also improve the experience. The loudspeaker has good sound quality as well.
Equipped with a 2MP resolution camera, you really shouldn't expect much from the photos you take. Colors and detail come out very poor in outdoor settings. As long as you have good lighting conditions, indoor shots are better.
Video recording should be avoided unless absolutely necessary on the device. The phone shoots at 176x144 resolution and 15 frames per second.
You can connect to GSM 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 bands. There is 2.1 Bluetooth and micro USB port support. There is no Wi-fi access so you will have to deal with 2G data network for access to the internet.
A generic organizer is one of the few tools you will find on the device.
A built-in WAP 2.0 browser will get you access to the internet. It is not going to be a noteworthy experience, but access is there.
There is no GPS support on the device so you will need to rely on other navigation tools.
At an affordable Rs. 4000 (approx., may vary), the Sony Ericsson Spiro delivers run of the mill features. For a device that sports a Walkman, there really isn't much that is notable about its music player. Everything else on the Spiro is average at best as well. Call quality is decent, as is battery life. At the end of the day, there isn't any reason to choose the Spiro over the other devices in this category.
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