Sony Ericsson C905 Cyber-shot Plus
The basics
The Sony Ericsson C905 Plus mobile phone has an eight-megapixel sensor, can shoot video at 30fps, and a 2.4-inch TFT screen. Additional functions include picture-blogging capabilities and built-in GPS. It measures 104x49x18mm and weighs just 136g. With a battery life of nine hours talk time and 380 hours in stand by.
The good
Ever since mankind rubbed Louis Daguerre and Alexander Graham Bell together to make the cameraphone, we’ve been waiting for a gadget that’s genuinely good at both. With the C905, that wait is over. As a camera, it captures big, bright and bold 8MP images, tarted up with Sony’s latest digital tweakery, such as geo-tagging, smart contrast and smile shutter for rigorously enforced jollity. Compared with a ‘real’ camera, it’s missing only a zoom lens and a bit of shutter responsiveness. The phone side of things is up to date too, thanks to full-speed HSDPA downloads, Wi-Fi and GPS with Wayfinder navigation software (trial only). YouTube and iPlayer apps, plus a generous 8GB card, round out this multifunctional marvel.
The bad
Sony Ericsson’s marketing department should be kicking themselves for labelling this none-too-slender handset ‘Plus’. This 18mm-thick slice of technology isn’t exactly fat but it’s certainly no supermodel, thanks to a camera lens that bulges out awkwardly. And for such a substantial handset (it’s a shade heavier than an iPhone), the 2.4-inch screen is on the wee side.
The bottom line
Our pick of today’s crop of 8MP cameraphones combines the best in modern digital photography with, er, the best in modern digital comms. There are certainly gimmicky features on board but the chassis of this lassie is classy.
User comments (6)
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henryC90503 September 2009
brilliant phone
Report as inappropriatePaul Jones16 November 2009
Brilliant camera and phone.. just dissapointed in the quality of the keypad plus my fone went gaga and has had to be sent back for repair...softwear malfunction i think
Report as inappropriateJonathan May08 December 2009
Do not buy this phone. It is the most unreliable phone I have ever had. Don't get me wrong, it is great when it works, but it is very rare that is does work. I have had three replacements, and quite a lot of my friends have had the same problems as me. The speaker that you hold to your ear keeps breaking down, I can't wait for my upgrade, I know one thing, It won't be a Sony Ericsson.
Report as inappropriatepeter15 June 2010
I am the same, i had 7 phones sent back with various faults. great phone while it worked but unfortunately the ear piece has now decided to give up the ghost and i have to talk to people on speaker....HTC Desire for me when my contract is up next month
Report as inappropriateStu18 December 2010
I've had my c905 for 2 years now. The only problem I've ever had was with the speaker which was fixed free of charge under manufacturers warranty. I think doing regular online updates helps keep this phone healthy. The last update I performed gave me more battery life, faster browsing and a load of little subtle improvements. I also try to keep my apps to a minimum, in an attempt to save on the processor. The photos are amazing! Video is good and the video editing software is just brilliant! I'm in a position to get a more up to date android phone but I really cant warrant the expense while the c905 is still performing this well. 10/10
Report as inappropriateSat04 January 2011
This has been the WORST phone ever. Its to big so it doesn't fit in my pocket, the buttons don't work, it turns off and delete's pictures while you edit them. The list goes on. The only good thing about it was the camera other wise an awful phone and I Highly recommend staying away from it :[
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