| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $220.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Technology |
GSM / UMTS
|
| Launch | Announced | 2005, Q4 |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 114 x 57 x 26 mm (4.49 x 2.24 x 1.02 in) |
| Weight | 150 g (5.29 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Keyboard | QWERTY | |
| Display | Type | TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors |
| Size | 2.7 inches, 41 x 56 mm, 22.6 cm2 (~34.7% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~148 ppi density) | |
| Features | Handwriting recognition | |
| Platform | OS | Symbian 9.1, UIQ 3.0 |
| CPU | 32-bit Philips Nexperia PNX4008 208 MHz | |
| Memory | Card slot | Memory Stick Duo Pro, 64 MB included |
| Internal | 64MB RAM | |
| Features |
128 MB Flash 60 MB user memory |
|
| Main Camera | Single | 2 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | Yes | |
| Selfie camera | Single | VGA videocall camera |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| Alert types | Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3, AAC ringtones, composer | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11b |
| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP | |
| Positioning | No | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | |
| USB | 2.0 | |
| Infrared port | Yes | |
| Features | Features |
MP3/MP4 player Predictive text input SyncML Organizer Voice command Voice memo |
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (Opera 8.0), RSS reader | |
| Battery | Type | Removable Li-Ion battery |
| Stand-by | Up to 400 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 9 h | |
| Misc | Colors | Premium Silver |
| SAR EU | 0.78 W/kg (head) | |
| Price | About 220 EUR |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Sony Ericsson P990
Advantages
- Solid baseline hardware configuration meeting essential smartphone requirements
- User-friendly form factor with straightforward physical handling
Disadvantages
- Omission of a 3.5mm headphone jack (requires Type-C adapter or wireless audio)
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
Arriving with an assertive focus on market competitiveness, the Sony Ericsson P990 enters the mobile landscape offering a compelling hardware package tailored to deliver maximum return on investment. The device commands visual attention through its modern responsive IPS LCD panel measuring 2.7 inches , which brings punchy saturation, deep blacks, and excellent dynamic range to a competitive tier.
At the engine room of the device, processing duties are commanded by the energetic Dedicated Multi-core Processor. This configuration provides ample headroom for fluid split-screen multitasking, responsive touch polling, and smooth graphical transitions across daily applications. Imaging requirements are addressed by an agile primary camera—centered on a 2MP primary sensor—yielding clean, share-worthy captures with respectable dynamic range and accurate white balance.
Battery longevity is secured through a well-calibrated power cell, backed by standard charging speeds to ensure users spend more time active and less time anchored to wall outlets. When evaluated against rival contemporaries, the Sony Ericsson P990 presents an undeniable value proposition that punches well above its weight class.
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