The Sony Ericsson W980 is the company’s latest flagship Walkman handset, but can it bring anything to the mix that the current range doesn’t? We managed to get a hands-on with the new phone at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
The chamshell design offers a shiny mirrored finish on the top with a clear bar below and appears at first glance to be devoid of buttons, just a collection of rounded indents. Around the back and the matt black finish keeps the feel to a minimalist level and only the small lens hole suggests a camera is included. The sides offer a shutter and volume control, and a power socket, disappointingly for a music-focused phone, no 3.5mm socket, with Sony Ericsson opting for headphone connection via its specific dongle.
Sony Ericsson W980 mobile phone - First look review