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Sony Ericsson Xperia active / ST17i / ST17a

801 reviews

Jan, 2025

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size (27)
durability (15)
portability (10)
performance (9)
usability (9)

Negative
screen (6)
sound (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 801 reviews of Sony Ericsson Xperia active / ST17i / ST17a. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the performance and portability. The usability and durability are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the sound. The reliability and screen get mixed reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Ericsson Xperia active / ST17i / ST17a is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Ericsson Xperia active / ST17i / ST17a

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Sony Ericsson Xperia active / ST17i / ST17a from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the usability and price are overall positive.

size, price, usability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Ericsson Xperia active / ST17i / ST17a

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of Sony Ericsson Xperia active / ST17i / ST17a from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the durability, but some have doubts about the sound and portability.

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portability, sound

65% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Sony Ericsson Xperia active review: The Rainmaker

Flick it, kick it, throw it, wet it. Drag and drop it. And watch it come back for more. The Sony Ericsson Xperia active is a survivor. The rugged smartphone has a Bravia Reality display and exchangeable covers, 1GHz of oomph and HD video, and plenty of...

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by : PhoneArena Team (phonearena.com)

Sony Ericsson Xperia active Review

Smart and rugged, two words that don't tend to go together all that often, especially when it comes to phones. A light to moderate encounter with the floor would pretty much wipe out the majority of smartphones out there and as for the rugged-phone...

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by : Sidney Wong (hardwarezone.com)

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active - Android Training Buddy

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Active is no ordinary phone - it is dust proof and water resistant. You can operate the phone even when the screen or your fingers are wet. Here's our quick take on the fitness-orientated Android smartphone.

Good battery life ; Well-built device ; Value for money

Small screen ; Average specs

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by : Mohannad Alchalabi (tbreak.com)

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active Review

Made for the outdoors.

Water resistant, Dust proof, Hot swappable microSD

Small screen, Power/unlock button, Camera can be sluggish, No front facing camera

Included in the box is a microUSB cable, charger, earphones with mic and call/end button, ear hooks, manuals, wrist strap and an armband. A microSD card might also be in the retail package but my review phone did not come with one nor did it come with...

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : Alex Dobie (androidcentral.com)

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active review

The idea of tougher, water-resistant electronics is nothing new, but this year we've seen rugged smartphones becoming increasingly more mainstream. Motorola has had a go at this type of produc...

We’d have liked it to be a bit thinner, though, and we’re sure there will be some who would like to see a rugged phone with a more generous display size. But Sony Ericsson has delivered something of a first when it comes to tough, water-resistant...

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : Shanna James (brighthub.com)

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active Reviewed

Need an Android smart phone? How about the Sony Ericsson Xperia Active? It may be just the phone that you are looking for, especially if you are an active person. Read the review to find out if you think the Active is for you.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Active is a great smart phone for individuals who have an active lifestyle. Thanks to its water and dust proof exterior and additional sport related applications the Active smartphone will be one of the top Android phones on...

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by : bluetooth (ocworkbench)

Hands on the Sony Ericsson Xperia active

Today, we took at look at the upcoming Android phone Xperia active from Sony Ericsson at it's press event held just hours ago. At first glance, it looks like the Xperia Mini with the 4 corner button interface. Well interface looks alike but the stand...

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Active Android phone

If you live an active lifestyle and need a phone to match, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Active will definitely interest you: it's the company's first dust...

Dust proof and water resistant ; Wet finger tracking ; Generous with bundled accessories

Small screen ; Rather chunky at 16.5mm ; No Australian availability announced

If you live an active lifestyle and need a phone to match, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Active will definitely interest you: it's the company's first dust proof and water resistant Android smartphone.

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : Gordon Kelly (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active

Keep fit and healthy with a smartphone that proves size matters less than style and smarts.

Practical, hardwearing design ; Excellent performance ; Slick UI & smart bundled apps ; Extra included accessories

Poor call quality ; Short battery life

After a number of years in the wilderness, Sony Ericsson (soon just Sony) is finding its feet again. The Xperia Active is a well-made, carefully thought out, specialist smartphone for those who love the outdoors. It is rugged, portable, comes with an...

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by : Gary Cutlack (techradar.com)

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active review

Android for the exercising socialite

Touchscreen works well when wet ; Snappy general operation ; Fast and usable camera ; Survived being dunked under water ; Good battery life

Feels a little light and plasticky ; Low screen resolution ; Plenty of Sony Ericsson spam apps installed ; Poor video format support

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Active is one of those odd phones that can survive underwater, help you lose weight and update your social networks, all in one go. But is it actually a decent mobile too?

Nov, 2011

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