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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10

2010 · handheld

Specifications

Cpu: Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon, 1 GHz single-core (Scorpion)
Ram: max: 384 MB (soldered, not upgradeable) · base: 384 MB
Modem: HSPA (3G), quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Ports: Micro-USB · 3.5mm headphone jack
Camera: 8.1 MP autofocus with Sony Ericsson's own Exmor-derived sensor, LED flash, VGA video recording
Battery: BST-41, 1500 mAh Li-Ion (removable)
Display: 4.0" 480x854 TFT capacitive touchscreen
Storage: base: 1 GB internal, 8 GB microSD card included in the box · options: microSD (user-accessible slot, cards up to 32 GB reported working)
Os Support: latest: Android 2.1 (Eclair) via a delayed 2010/2011 update; Sony Ericsson officially ruled out Android 2.2/2.3, sparking a well-known consumer backlash and petition · shipped: Android 1.6 (Donut), heavily skinned with Sony Ericsson's own UX and no stock home screen
Release Price: approx. £430 SIM-free at UK launch

Variants

Models

Xperia X10 miniMuch smaller 2.55" companion model released alongside the X10, different hardware entirely, not a storage/color variant of the same board.

Upgrade paths

storage

microSD, cards up to 32 GB reported working despite official smaller ratings · Slot sits under the battery cover next to the SIM tray, no tools needed.

~$15

EASY

battery

BST-41, 1500 mAh · Rear cover removes by hand, battery is a standard user-swappable pack shared with several other Sony Ericsson models of the era.

~$15

EASY

other

Custom ROMs (later unofficial Android 2.3/4.x builds via community bootloader unlocks) · Sony Ericsson's refusal to ship Android 2.2/2.3 pushed an active modding scene to port newer Android to the X10 years after launch, well past official support.

free

HARD