Camera
Oddly the W890 doesn’t have an auto-focus camera. Nevertheless the quality of images wasn't too bad. The colors do seem a bit dull even in bright sunlight, but they can be adjusted post-processing on the phone itself. There are plenty of options that help you enhance images, from white balance options to panorama mode to burst mode. You can choose from a number of frames and have a bit of fun.
On the whole the image quality is just okay; close inspection reveals some blotchiness, with a bit of a paintbrush effect. If you’re taking pictures in night mode you’ll need a VERY steady hand. Better leave the camera on a stable surface and use the timer.
Most SE sites may state that it offers up to 9 hours of talktime, which is in reality a whole lotta crock! At best it offered me 4 hours of talktime and about 2 full days of usage, from music to calls and messages and GPRS. In my opinion that’s not bad at all. In fact it’s really quite good.
The Bottomline
The W890 is a great-looking phone that offers plenty of features, whether it's connectivity or media or just plain old fun. With a decent battery and an okay camera, it delivers. At Rs 15,990 it may seem a bit steep, but only a bit. The price could drop in a month or two, but if you can afford it now, do go in for it!
Specs
Sony Ericsson W890 | |
| Network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900, EDGE, 3G, HSDPA |
| Physical | 104 x 46.5 x 9.9 mm, 78g |
| Display | 320 x 240, 256k colors, TFT, 2 inch |
| Memory | 28MB internal, M2 for external (2GB provided) |
| Media | MP4, AAC+, MP3, and WAV, 3GP, WMA, Voice Recorder |
| Camera | 3.2 megapixels, video, Secondary for video calling |
| Connectivity | USB, Bluetooth with A2DP |
| Battery | 360 hrs standby, 4 hrs talktime |
| Street Price | Rs 15,990 |
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