Sony Ericsson K800i Reviews
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Specification for Sony Ericsson K800i
| Main Features | |
| Camera | 4 MP |
| Features | Bluetooth |
| Features | Camera Flash |
| Features | Infrared |
| Features | MP3 Player |
| Features | Radio |
| Features | Video Capture |
| Features | WAP/GPRS |
| Style | Candy Bar |
- Main characteristics
- Network Type: GSM 900GSM 1800GSM 1900GPRS
- Design: Mobile
- Digital Camera: 16x Zoom 3.2 Megapixels Digital Camera
- Display
- Display Size: 240 x 320
- Screen Type: 262K Colors (TFT)
- Memory
- Installed Memory: 64 MB
- Memory Card Support: Memory Stick
- Technical Features
- Antenna Type: Integrated
- Connectivity: IrDABluetoothUSB
- Input Method: KeypadJoystick
- Talk Time: 7 Hours
- Standby Time: 350 Hours
- Digital Camera Resolution: 3.2 Megapixels
- Digital Camera Zoom: 16x Digital Zoom
- Other Features
- Messaging Formats: SMSMMS
- Data Formats: WAP 2.0HTMLXHTMLUMTS
- Phone Features: Integrated speakerphoneVibrating Alert
- Organizer Features: Alarm clockBusiness card exchangeCalendar
- Other Features: Screensaver
- Applications: CalculatorJAVA ApplicationsRSS FeedsStopwatchGames
- Multimedia Features: Direct photo printing through PictBridgeIntegrated Digital CameraMP3 ringtonesVideo RecorderPolyphonic ringtonesFM Radio
- Address Book Capacity: 1000 Contacts
- Other
- Height: 10.4 cm
- Width: 4.6 cm
- Depth: 2.3 cm
- Weight: 116.2 g
- Color: Black
Latest Reviews
“A full-featured mobile phone; outstanding amongst its...”
Written on: 06/08/2011 by ChrisD7 (2 reviews written)
The K800i came out around summer '06. It was my choice as an upgrade from my "opal blue" (T-Mobile exclusive) D750i (different coloured/featured K750i equiv.) from summer '05. *** FEATURES *** (over and above basic phone features) * BATTERY LIFE * Sony Ericsson phones, in my experience at least, have always had sufficient battery life & performance to go days without needing a recharge. I'm glad to say, I still keep mine handy as a backup phone, and can leave it mostly unused (i.e. few if... (read more)
“Have had my sony ericsson k800i for almost 2 years and...”
Written on: 13/01/2010 by happy12345 (5 reviews written)
Have had my sony ericsson k800i for almost 2 years and have to say it is a good solid reliable phone. Never had a problem with it. Will keep it until it gives up on me. (read more)
“I am not a technology specialist, but I am a...”
Written on: 05/12/2009 by Isoniahtar (1 review written)
I am not a technology specialist, but I am a (sometimes problematic) regular user of several electronic devices, so I need something that's solid and doesn't break at its first fall or contact with watery substances - which my phone has seen in its life... I can say that if a device is Sonia-proof, the it really must be very good!I've had my Sony Ericsson K800i (bought from an Orange shop in Tirgu-Mures, Romania) for more than 3 years now and I must say it's been through rough times, but it... (read more)
“Good points: ”
Written on: 14/08/2009 by AdaMax (4 reviews written)
Good points:
I have had this phone now inbetween other phones as a kind of backup phone, whilst most of the other phones break with the hard use and time used on them the sony ericsson k800i seems to stick at it.
The other thing about this phone is the durability of it, i have dropped it several times from quite high places.. each time it has been picked up relatively scratch less...
The features on the phone are great and really useful and its internet browsing capabilities are also...
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“Had the phone for over 2 years without a single...”
Written on: 12/08/2009
Had the phone for over 2 years without a single problem. No other phone I've had has been as reliable as the Sony Ericsson K800i. (read more)
“Hi the K800i is one of the best phones I have had. Its...”
Written on: 24/05/2009
Hi the K800i is one of the best phones I have had. Its got a 3.2 MP Cyber-Shot camera which the lens in the camera is the same as a modern digital camera! It has a external memory card slot(M2). It has bluetooth. And it has USB Internet! 3G, RSS FEEDS, And many more! One of the main strengths of this phone is the Cyber-Shot camera! Also it has the same/better/similar functions as phones like W910i, W850i, W580i...... It has RSS Feeds and is very useful. It has USB Inernet which you can go... (read more)
“I wrote a fantastic review for this phone a while...”
Written on: 01/05/2009 by Asho (7 reviews written)
I wrote a fantastic review for this phone a while back, but unfortunately it broke soon after and would never switch on without a blinking white screen. Couldnt fix it using sony erricsons website so gave up. It lasted me just over 1 year. Now im never using sony again. They are good on looks and packed with state of Art functions but very unreliable. (read more)
“This Sony Ericsson K800i phone is brilliant. With...”
Written on: 08/04/2009 by bakhalid (5 reviews written)
This Sony Ericsson K800i phone is brilliant. With excellent camera quality and features, it beats all other competition. Excellent Camera
Never breaks when dropped
Rubberised feel
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“The Sony Ericsson K800i lasts forever, dropped it...”
Written on: 07/04/2009
The Sony Ericsson K800i lasts forever, dropped it hundreds of times and it all still works fine. Relatively modern for a 3 year old phone. Slow camera gets kind of annoying. (read more)
“I've had this Sony Ericsson K800i phone for more than...”
Written on: 02/03/2009 by HyVriD (2 reviews written)
I've had this Sony Ericsson K800i phone for more than a year and hell it rocks. You can easliy alter its software to get the best of the camera and sound!!! awesome phone
LOVE IT!!
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“Very good phone with a crisp clarity. Survives many...”
Written on: 20/02/2009
Very good phone with a crisp clarity. Survives many knocks and bumps and comes up smiling. Excellent 3.2mp camera which outstrips many 5mp cameras. Powerful xenon flash as used in proper digital cameras. Best Pic - take 9 shots just before the shutter id pressed and just after - excellent for moving subjects.
Excellent music player although not a walkman phone so it lacks some features, but it does the job well.
Sony Ericsson largely made their name releasing this phone. It won lots of...
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“fantastic camera, good screen resolution, nice...”
Written on: 13/01/2009
fantastic camera, good screen resolution, nice interface, good performance, useful radio, lots of themes available (read more)
“My camera slider refused to turn on, but bashed it and...”
Written on: 17/09/2008 by greeny74
My camera slider refused to turn on, but bashed it and it worked again, my 3 and 9 didn't work but bashed it and it worked again, my on off button didn't work but bashed it and it worked again, yep this phone fixes itself =D (read more)
“Overall, I like the K800i and is the first SE I've...”
Written on: 11/09/2008 by thebestcatwoman (2 reviews written)
Overall, I like the K800i and is the first SE I've had. I know other people who have this phone and say it's great and reliable which is why I opted for this as an upgrade.I like the camera aspect of the phone, the editing facility, the flash and a 3.2 mp provides very good picture quality which are also easy to transfer to a pc. It took me a while to get used to the menu set up but it's easy and I like the rubbery feel of the keys. I've had no problem with the battery life. I find the... (read more)
“I have had the Sony Ericsson K800i phone for over a...”
Written on: 06/09/2008 by sabretoothed (1 review written)
I have had the Sony Ericsson K800i phone for over a year now, alongside two other fancy smart phones. But I still prefer using my K800i more than either of the two. One of my other phones is with 5MP camera, but side by side comparison of prints and files on my computer still leans on sharpness towards the k800i. I have used Nokias for sometime and K800i is my first SE. I would say I have not been disappointed and even am extremely satisfied. I don't think I need anything more to look for an... (read more)
“I have a 4gig memory card for my Sony Ericsson K800i, ...”
Written on: 07/08/2008 by motster (15 reviews written)
I have a 4gig memory card for my Sony Ericsson K800i, and that is my only down point, it has over 500 pics and 1000 songs and it is now starting to get slightly slow when starting up. The predictive text is amazing and is not complicated like other brands. i would highly recommend it to anyone. I use the the whole time, and because of the flight mode i can listen to music while flying like any other mp3 player
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“It Has full multimedia features and it's one of best...”
Written on: 26/07/2008
It Has full multimedia features and it's one of best camera phone ever. it's really annoying on analogue cursor. It's Good (read more)
“Had the Sony Ericsson K800i phone for 8 months now and...”
Written on: 27/06/2008 by Asho (7 reviews written)
Had the Sony Ericsson K800i phone for 8 months now and im thrilled to bits with it.
Great camera phone, takes brilliant pics and easy to download to your computer. Iv added a 512MB memory card and is great for storing MP3's and pics. Iv had loads of phones and i text a very lot, over a thousand a month and the phones i had before packed in. But this phone is still going strong and still looks brand new. Highly recommended.
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“t mobile have really been excellent , loaned me a...”
Written on: 27/06/2008 by DUNCAN BLADEN (9 reviews written)
t mobile have really been excellent , loaned me a handset , [k850 i ,no rubbish ] they think that sony have been stringing this out for far too long [25days to diagnose a fault , come on !]. though they are going to get a second opinion of the fault for me , and try to fix fault. Also given me 2 months line rental credit , and extra credit for all the calls ive made . So far i haven't even got a proper explanation from sony , and they dont want to put me through to a manager to discuss it ?... (read more)
Duncan Bladen's Response to DUNCAN BLADEN's Review
Written on: 13/01/2009
tmobile sent it to another repairer , who told t mob that the "missing part " was actually there , it was a faulty motherboard in the handset !! they replaced my k800i , but i have now replaced it with a nokia , and have had no problems since . i loved my k800i , sony customer service is bad !!
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“My Sony Ericsson K800i developed fault whist charging...”
Written on: 22/06/2008 by DUNCAN BLADEN (9 reviews written)
My Sony Ericsson K800i developed fault whist charging - it got very hot - it wouldn't turn off , or on . its been at Sony Ericsson for 3 weeks !! despite them saying 7-10 working days .very disappointing service !
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Duncan Bladen's Response to DUNCAN BLADEN's Review
Written on: 25/06/2008
finally got a reply from sony ericsson, after 23 days !!!!!!!!, ive rang them every 2 days , for 3 weeks to get updated on the progress , they never returned my calls !!!
<br/>my phone is deemed "not repairable " they say some one has had the phone to bits , because "the shield can" is missing . this is despite the fact the handset came in a sealed box , was brand new 14 months ago , and has NEVER EVER been out of my possession .
<br/>so how can it have been to bits ?
<br/>if its not repairable , why are tmobile offering to get it fixed for free ????????
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“This is a fantastic phone. The qualities on it are...”
Written on: 13/06/2008 by xblinkeyx (1 review written)
This is a fantastic phone. The qualities on it are great. The camera is really good its just as good as using a digital camera. The Camera on this phone is really good. Its really easy to use and it has all the qualities a someone like me needs on their phone. I would recommend the Sony Ericsson K800i phone to everyone. Its fantastic! (read more)
“I had this phone from new as it was released and if...”
Written on: 01/06/2008
I had this phone from new as it was released and if you have read my bad points you will see I am not impressed by this phone. The screen goes into a mind of its own and crashes all the time, its just a waste of time, give me back my Samsung D500 (read more)
“People keep saying video no good but if you record a...”
Written on: 19/04/2008
People keep saying video no good but if you record a very long its good.people are on about the short clips for sending through
Text is not good so you can change the length of time of clip
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“This phone has been dropped in 8 puddles, ran over by...”
Written on: 10/04/2008 by grecianthelion
This phone has been dropped in 8 puddles, ran over by a car, dropped onto a concrete path from a tree, yet still survives without obvious dents, massive scratches or faults. The screen is protected if you drop it because the joystic breaks the fall (Great for a teenager), and is a solid phone . it has a great 3.2 mega pixel camera which can take motion pictures very well. it has a great flash and can take out red eyes.
it has a lense cover which is also protective, and it is not too heavy.
it...
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“I think the Sony Ericsson K800i is a good phone and...”
Written on: 10/04/2008
I think the Sony Ericsson K800i is a good phone and for its price, the best phone phone for your money. It has survived being dropped into 8 puddles, being run over, dropped out a tree onto a concrete path and having sea water spraying it.
It has a great camera, and can take pictures of motion brilliantly.
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“The Sony Ericsson K800i games are pretty good but the...”
Written on: 18/03/2008
The Sony Ericsson K800i games are pretty good but the look of the phone gets old very quickly, its a boring phone and i wish id never got it. flash is too bright and has so never worked
joystick packs in after 4 months
me and my boyfriend have the same phone and after 9 months both our phones stopped charging at the same time, when we can get them to charge the battery lasts about 12 hours
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“This is an excellent phone for people who want a good...”
Written on: 03/02/2008 by CARTER141 (2 reviews written)
This is an excellent phone for people who want a good phone with a small budget, at £69.99 been the cheapest on PAYG, it is an excellent phone, very large screen, 3.2 Mega-Pixel camera, Remote control feature, Bluetooth, IR, Video calling, Mobile TV, Supports 3G network coverage, Volume buttons, Play/Pause button on LHS, camera folder buttons on front, Have had just over a month now, it has never let me down, although on phones now, they need very good batteries, as phones nowadays are used... (read more)
“I had the K800i for a year and recently the camera has...”
Written on: 22/01/2008 by shadowman
I had the K800i for a year and recently the camera has packed in, wont connect to 3g so never been able to send an mms since i bought it brand new from o2 , joystick doesn't work , loudspeaker crackles and switches off and on when you play music to be honest this is the worst phone ive ever had (read more)
“Hunted round for a few weeks for a replacement for a...”
Written on: 20/01/2008
Hunted round for a few weeks for a replacement for a motorola razr ( terrible phone) and couldn't decide between this or W810i. Any hints please, which to go for would be appreciated. (read more)
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“Had this phone a week now and what can i...”
Written on: 13/01/2008
Had this phone a week now and what can i say...absolutely marvellous! Had the K750i for over a year and was well happy with that but as you do you go for a change...no regrets whatsoever. Love the larger screen and just like the K750i everything is pin sharp. A few people have mentioned the small internet button on the top left of the phone being caught quite easily, i do see what they mean BUT so far touch wood i haven't caught it once! If you've got stubby fingers (which i have) texting... (read more)
“I've had this phone for over a year and it's by far...”
Written on: 09/01/2008
I've had this phone for over a year and it's by far the best phone I've ever owned. And I've had plenty. It looks professional so it's a great business tool to be seen with too. With over 12 mths of use it still looks and works like a brand new phone. And I love the rubbery feel to the keys and the back of the phone. New models are on offer from SE and the competition, but I've just ordered myself another K800i for when this one eventually needs replacing. I would highly recommend this phone.
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“Available in Allure Brown color. It's nice to be...”
Written on: 29/12/2007 by saxophonics (2 reviews written)
Available in Allure Brown color. It's nice to be different. Comes with wrist strap. Excellent phone so far. Very good choice for a camera phone. (read more)
“I don't really have any complaints with this phone. It...”
Written on: 21/12/2007 by ozchrob (1 review written)
I don't really have any complaints with this phone. It appears very durable having survived been dropped into the bath and been dropped onto the floor on numerous occasions and each time has managed to fix itself. The menu system is easy to use, the camera is of a decent standard and with the addition of a memory card it works as an excellent mp3 player. (read more)
“The Sony Ericsson K800i is a very good mobile phone,...”
Written on: 29/09/2007 by jamieprescott123
The Sony Ericsson K800i is a very good mobile phone, with a good speaker for music and great headphones, and you get reception virtually anywhere. I love it!
The battery doesn't last as long as my old Samsung E370, but I would still recommend it. It is a great phone!!!
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“This is a great phone and I recommend any one looking...”
Written on: 14/09/2007 by filismole07
This is a great phone and I recommend any one looking to get a cool stylish phone to get the K800i! (read more)
“I like this phone. It's the first that I've had for...”
Written on: 13/09/2007 by Sony Fan (32 reviews written)
I like this phone. It's the first that I've had for more than a year without getting brassed-off with it.
The camera still amazes me with the image quality of the still photos that it can take, thanks to its high resolution, auto focus and decent flash. Shutter lag is slightly annoying and the video capture is rubbish but the camera's overall ability has meant that the 'proper' Sony camera I bought a week prior to the K800i has hardly been used.
As a phone, I find the K800i is perfectly...
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Happydan's Response to Sony Fan's Review
Written on: 15/09/2007
I get the same problem with ear buds falling out. I solved the problem by getting some of those spongy cover things from Maplin. Any half-decent electronics store will have them for sale. They feel weird to start with but I can even go jogging now!
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“Sony Ericsson were definitely onto a winner with this...”
Written on: 03/09/2007 by butcherschoice (3 reviews written)
Sony Ericsson were definitely onto a winner with this handset as the newer models will testify. As the price has come down quite a bit, it's the ideal time to get a free upgrade. Add a 1GB or more memory stick and you can't go wrong. (read more)
“The Sony Ericsson K800i is a great phone. Looks...”
Written on: 02/09/2007 by chris080 (1 review written)
The Sony Ericsson K800i is a great phone. Looks fantastic, small for a 3G phone, awesome camera, great memory. (read more)
“Overall very please with my purchase and will be...”
Written on: 03/08/2007 by blingboy (3 reviews written)
Overall very please with my purchase and will be buying from the 'King' again. (read more)
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“The K800i is more a camera than a phone.”
Written on: 28/07/2007 by kjc57
The K800i is more a camera than a phone. (read more)
“It is really a camera first and a phone second. But...”
Written on: 19/07/2007 by slaraman
It is really a camera first and a phone second. But what a good camera (compared to mobile phone cameras). You've got a flash, anti red eye & to top it all you can blog any picture straight away. As I work away from home a lot, my wife (has the same camera...er...phone) can take shots of my daughter playing & blog them. Then I can checkout the website through the day and see what they've been up to! Fantastic! (read more)
“Great phone and all you need! go buy one, they are so...”
Written on: 15/07/2007 by wigbatt (2 reviews written)
Great phone and all you need! go buy one, they are so cheap now! (read more)
“I switched off 3G and put my GSM only setting in and...”
Written on: 07/07/2007 by dazzlin (1 review written)
I switched off 3G and put my GSM only setting in and get a brilliant battery life now (read more)
“The fact the guy in the shop said, on seeing I had a...”
Written on: 26/06/2007 by kkelleher1 (1 review written)
The fact the guy in the shop said, on seeing I had a K800i, 'software problem?' and didn't even need to ask what the matter was when I took it to be repaired says it all I think! (read more)
“A good phone if you are taking pictures. Not very...”
Written on: 16/06/2007 by veridianomarcello (1 review written)
A good phone if you are taking pictures. Not very reliable in making phone calls though, especially if you are on the 3 network. Features no different to previous models of Sony Ericsson. if you can get this phone free on a contract that's fine, but by no means go and buy it. There are far better phones out there. (read more)
“Would recommend this phone for people who like to take...”
Written on: 30/05/2007 by djferros (35 reviews written)
Would recommend this phone for people who like to take photos, else don't bother as most of the cost of this camera is probably for the 3.2MP camera. The poor battery life really hinders the camera for heavy users.
Like I said I would recommend this camera but NOT for people who don't wish to exploit the camera.
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“Best camera ”
Written on: 27/05/2007 by ebpmjal (1 review written)
Best camera
Best phone
Best combination.
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“Excellent phone, excellent features, the K800i is well...”
Written on: 21/05/2007 by jennyirvine (8 reviews written)
Excellent phone, excellent features, the K800i is well worth the money in terms of quality and value. Excellent battery life even when using video and camera lots. I would highly recommend! (read more)
“Sony Ericsson K800i is a wonderful phone, superb...”
Written on: 11/04/2007 by rosalan (18 reviews written)
Sony Ericsson K800i is a wonderful phone, superb picture facility, radio and all the usual features work to a high spec. The camera is capable of taking images that can be enlarged, without showing pixelation, to A5 size which is larger than most photographs get printed to.
If only the silly computer (PC) upload, download on screen program had been better thought out this could have been the icing on the cake. Whereas it is let down at the final hurdle.
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Duncan Bladen's Response to DUNCAN BLADEN's Review
Written on: 01/07/2008
Its come back from sony with damage that wasn't there when i sent it [someone on what mobile forum predicted this ] camera shutter damaged , and "prise marks " where someone has had a screwdriver, I don't recommend you send your phone to sony ericssons repairer.