Sony Ericsson K810 review: A Cyber-shot is reborn

K810i UMTS/900/1800/1900 MHz

Riseofforums mobile Rating : 8/10

Key features

    * Excellent 3.2 megapixel Cyber-shot™ camera with autofocus
    * Xenon flash
    * 64MB internal memory
    * Memory card slot with hot swap functionality
    * 3G support with video calls
    * FM radio with RDS
    * Bluetooth (with A2DP) and Infrared port
    * Multi-tasking support

Main disadvantages

    * Uncomfortable joystick and soft keys
    * No EDGE (K818 has EDGE, but no 3G)
    * Records video in ancient QCIF (176 x 144 pixels) resolution only

In February 2007 Sony Ericsson announced several new mobiles as an addition to their product line. Two of them are Cyber-shot cameraphones that would try to build on the success of the Sony Ericsson K800 model. We already reviewed the budget one - the Sony Ericsson K550 which didn't manage to impress. The Sony Ericsson K810 though is entirely a different story. It comes as an update to the K800. The upgrades over the previous version include a slimmer design due to the smaller active camera cover and dedicated camera options keys that allow for easier picture taking. While those upgrades don't seem much on paper, we are prepared to see whether the K810 really makes it worthwhile to dump your current K800 and go get a hold on the latest Sony Ericsson top-of-the-line cameraphone.

In much the same way that K800 had its twin EDGE brother in the face of K790, now the K810 model also has an EDGE twin - the Sony Ericsson K818 which will be targeted at the Chinese market. The Sony Ericsson K810 and the K818 will be available within Q2 2007 in two colors: Noble Blue and Golden Ivory.