- Phone typeSlider
- Height97 mm
- Width49 mm
- Depth15 mm
- Weight113 grams
With a model number like 995, you get the impression Sony Ericsson want you to know this is a high-end, top quality product. So surely with a tag like this, the W995 makes the tea, takes out the dustbin and prepares a lovely four course meal for you. OK, so it doesn't do any of those things, but this is one phone which brings the best of both the Walkman and CyberShot range of phones together in one fantastic package, whilst even finding space to squeeze in one of the most requested Sony Ericsson features ever – so we're prepared to forgive it!
Why You Should Buy the W995
- Walkman 4.0 music player.
- An 8.1 megapixel camera.
- Assisted GPS.
- The W995 is a 3G handset with HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity.
- M2 Memory Stick slot for increasing storage, an 8GB is included.
- A 3.5mm jack plug built-in!
Those in the market for an all-round mobile phone which satisfies both their camera and music player desires, usually have no choice but to purchase a top-end smartphone. But for those who don't want the fiddle of learning a more complex new OS, the W995 offers an almost ideal alternative. The Sony Ericsson feature-phone operating system is easy to use and attractive to look at, especially with the addition of the Flash Lite themes found inside this model.
This ease of use continues when you open the Walkman software. A direct access button can be found on the edge of the handset along with play, track forward and track back keys, each nicely illuminated for use in the dark. This is version 4.0 of the Walkman software so it includes all the equaliser and playback options one would need, plus the Sony Ericsson SensMe, Shake Control and TrackID features. Audio quality is also superb, with the W995 beating the majority of its competition. It's also great to see Sony Ericsson finally fitting a standard headphone jack on the body, rather than relying on an adaptor.
The camera is equally well specified. The 8 megapixel lens takes pictures at a maximum resolution of 3264x2448 and features autofocus, a PowerLED flash, face detection, geo-tagging, macro mode, exposure metering and an image stabiliser, so you should be able to get the very best from your pictures. An accelerometer handles screen rotation and the user interface is very similar to that found on most other Sony Ericsson camera phones, meaning it's simple to use and almost entirely managed by the D-pad and the side-mounted shutter key.
Assisted GPS is built-in, as is an FM RDS radio, the excellent Netfront browser, a YouTube client and a wide selection of motion controlled games. The W995 is similarly sized to the C905, but at only 118 grams, it's considerably lighter, however the slider form factor is not as smooth and rounded as the top range CyberShot phone. Three different colours are available, Progressive Black, Energetic Red and Cosmic Silver.
Summary of the Sony Ericsson W995.
If you want a feature phone with both a brilliant camera and a great sounding music player, the W995 is a perfect purchase. Alternatives include the Nokia N86, however this is a Symbian smartphone, and the excellent Samsung INNOV8, but for all out usability and a set of great features, it's hard to beat the new Sony Ericsson best-of-both-worlds offering.
Roman , 07/03/2010
the phone is the best that why people like the the sony ericssons phone like w995 and its better then nokia.blackberry,samsung,and other kind of phones so its the best in the whole world everyone one will buy it if its going to be so cheap
Steve , 23/02/2010
Great phone, yes they could have made the slide mechanism a bit stronger as it feels slightly loose. But this is a fantastic phone with great features. The last person to review it is talking nonsense, maybe he needs to lose weight! Sitting on a phone would damage many phones depending on size of person!!!
Simon Morrison , 18/02/2010
sat on it today,and snapped it.cheap plastic...shame really.nice phone.Im very upset by the fact that these things are so fragile,i work and need it now its bust.great.
emily , 18/02/2010
How much is it i am looking for cheap 3 mobile phones because my 3 sony ericsson sim holder is broken and it is getting really really silly so please could you let me know how much is it please!!
steph , 02/02/2010
i havent actually got the phone but im going to get it.
it looks really good and has lots of things on it i really really want it!!!!!!!!!!
when i do get this phone i will probably most definetly recomend it!!!!!1
barbara , 27/01/2010
i like the phone untill it broke got it back a week ago and guess wat its broke agian it switched on stayed on with a blank screen and just flashes all i want now is a different phone do not want another one.
Mukesh chaudhari , 03/01/2010
this is really good phone for me as all the features are including on this cell. i suggestion that if u want to buy a phone, you should buy the W995 only. i want to purchase this phone as it is ideal for me .
Matthew , 02/12/2009
Sony Erricson has established a big competitor for the touchy smartphones. I used ti think Sony Ericcson phones are crap because mostly they were music or camera phones but now it changed. Sony Erricson established the perfect combinations and I can gurantee you the Satio or 5800 a nothing in comparision.
Fabion Bucknor , 30/11/2009
This is the perfect phone for someone to ave. The features are perfect. I would recommend persons to buy this Phone, it is very unique. The picture quality is very very good and snap well.
stowhill , 24/11/2009
overall great phone, finally! awesome camera, awesome music features and awesome internet features. plus great battery life. easy and fun to use, it also looks good
kirsty , 30/09/2009
i fell in love with this phone its great =]
erena , 18/09/2009
great cemera and video quality. Great sound for calling and a great phone all in one. What more could you ask for.So buy that phone know or forever be in sadness because you never boute it.
PH0N3 H4CK3RZ U.K , 26/08/2009
from my personal experience with this phone,this is probably my 20th phone and im only 20(im into all new gagets and gizmos) and to be honest with you all its wiked.there is only 1 word for this almighty technologically advanced piece of equipment 'BLING'!!!!!
Matty , 26/08/2009
i want this phone so bad i have heard it is amazing i would love to get it ill give another review when i hopefully get it haha
bobblewob , 18/08/2009
i really think this phone is great. It is great for playing your favourite videos and music as the new offer comes with the stereo, personally i think its great as i have the phone myself.
LLAW ALLE , 01/07/2009
I THINK THIS PHONE IS THE MOST AMAZING PHONE.