Sony Ericsson Xperia X8

2010 · handheld

Specifications

Cpu: Qualcomm MSM7227, 600 MHz ARMv6, Adreno 200 GPU
Ram: max: 175 MB (soldered, not upgradeable) · base: 175 MB
Modem: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS/HSDPA (900/2100 MHz international, 850/1900/2100 MHz North America), Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, A-GPS, stereo FM radio with RDS
Ports: Micro-USB · 3.5mm headphone jack
Camera: 3.2 MP fixed-focus with geotagging
Battery: EP500, 1200 mAh Li-Polymer (removable)
Display: 3.0" 320x480 TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Storage: base: 128 MB internal · options: microSDHC, up to 16 GB
Os Support: latest: Android 2.1 (Eclair), official update rolled out early 2011 · shipped: Android 1.6 (Donut)

Upgrade paths

storage

microSDHC, up to 16 GB · Dedicated slot under the battery cover, no tools needed.

~$15

EASY

battery

EP500, 1200 mAh · Rear cover removes by hand, the EP500 pack is shared with the Xperia mini, Xperia active and Xperia Live with Walkman.

~$15

EASY

other

Custom ROMs (unofficial community builds reported as far as Android 4.4 KitKat) · Sony Ericsson never shipped past Android 2.1, so a modding scene pushed the X8 far beyond its official ceiling for years after launch.

free

HARD