MWC 2009: Official details, photos and spec of the Sony Ericsson W995
If the Sony Ericsson W995 has grabbed your attention, you’ll be screaming to see the complete specification and official details of this great new multimedia phone. Well you’re in luck, as we’ve got them here!
As you can see (after the jump), the W995 is a melding of the Walkman and CyberShot brands,as it features full Walkman music-playing features and software, as well as an 8 megapixel camera.
Read on after the jump for the official details of the Sony Ericsson W995.
The Sony Ericsson W996 – Introduction
From the press release:

Keep amused like never before on one powerful video mobile phone; watch news, TV shows or blockbusters in premium video quality or check out the latest videos from YouTube⢠using Turbo 3G or Wi-Fiâ˘. Complete with an 8.1megapixel camera and Walkman⢠player, with clear audio experience, the W995 Walkman⢠is the ultimate mobile phone to keep you entertained when on the bus, lunch break or waiting for a train.
With Media Go⢠itâs easy to bring your media with you. This unique Sony application makes its worldwide debut on the the W995 Walkman⢠and lets you effortlessly and automatically transfer any audio, photos and videos between your phone and computer. You can even find podcasts with exciting content easily from the directory â just two clicks and youâre away, and watch the action in all its glory on the bright clear 2.6â screen.â

âWith Media Go⢠thereâs no need to worry about format, resolution and âframe per secondâ anymore.â said Alexandre Cardon, Global Marketing Business Manager at Sony Ericsson. âNo longer will the video you transferred from your PC to your phone play in low resolution or bad quality. With Media Go⢠and the W995 the experience is as good on your phone as it was on your PC.â
âThe W995 Walkman⢠phone brings together the very best music experiences of any phone, augments this with best in class video and sharing capabilities to offer the most complete communication entertainment package to date.â said Alexandre Cardon. âThis powerful mobile phone delivers the best possible video resolution that can fit in your pocket and with enough battery stamina to watch two full length feature films. The W995 also comes complete with the award winning clear audio experience and an 8.1 megapixel camera for the highest quality picture and sound available in a mobile phone.â

Set the phone on its built-in stand and watch videos with your friends while you pump up the volume on the powerful built-in stereo speakers. The W995 comes complete with excellent sound for both movies and your favourite tracks. Clear Stereo, Clear Bass and the included HPM-77 premium headphones make music on the move feel like youâre sitting in a recording studio listening to your favourite band live! For the next level of clear audio experience, in selected markets the HPM-88 noise cancelling headset will replace the HPM-77.
To complete the entertainment experience get picture perfect all the time with auto focus, photo flash and face detection. Capture images in their true colours with the 8.1 megapixel camera and you can print pictures up to a full A3 size without having to compromise on quality.
The W995 Walkman⢠– Anytime is showtime
- Optimised video playback with style and performance â get the best possible video resolution in your pocket
- Videos straight to your phone – Wi-Fi⢠and Turbo 3G â easy video access to YouTube⢠and other entertainment sites
- Clear 2.6â display – with desk stand, powerful speakers or 3.5mm audio jack
- 8.1 megapixel camera â take picture perfect images with Photo Flash and face recognition
- Clear audio experience â enjoy the best sound possible, the way it was meant to be heard
- 8GB Memory Stick⢠Micro â save an inexhaustible amount of photos, video clips and sounds
- Tag a place-name to your memories or stay on track with aGPS and Google Mapsâ˘
Media Go⢠– Makes it easy to bring your media with you
- Transfer, play and organise â with Media Go⢠you can easily transfer music, videos, photos and podcasts between your mobile phone and computer
- Automatic sync â sync your music playlists automatically to keep the phone updated with your new music
- Auto convert â Media Go⢠gives you the best quality playback of multi-media content on a mobile phone. Thereâs no need to use extra applications to be able to bring your media with you.
- SensMe⢠– create a playlist of songs in your library, you can also sort your music by mood or tempo
- Podcasts â it has never been easier to subscribe and download podcasts. Apart from adding your own favourites, the directory is there to help you to find the new and exciting content.
- Audio CD ripping â Use Media Go⢠to burn your CDs and bring your music and audio books with you
The W995 Walkman⢠supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and UTMS/HSPA 900/2100. The Sony Ericsson W995 release date will be from Q2 2009 in the colours Progressive Black, Cosmic Silver and Energetic Red.
Media Go⢠will be available for all markets from the W995 launch in 15 different languages.
The Sony Ericsson W995 Walkman⢠specifications at a glance

Camera
- 8.1 megapixel camera
- Up to 16x digital zoom
- Photo fix
- Picture blogging
- Video blogging
- Auto focus
- Face detection
- Photo flash
- Video recording
- Image and Video stabilizer
- Video light
- PictBridge
Music
- Walkman⢠player
- Clear Stereo
- Clear Bass
- Album art
- PlayNowâ˘
- TrackIDâ˘
- SensMeâ˘
- Bluetooth⢠stereo (A2DP)
- Music tones (MP3/AAC)
- 3.5mm audio jack
- Stereo speakers
- Shake control
Web
- Access NetFront⢠Web browser
- Web feeds
- Photo feeds
Communication
- Speakerphone
- Polyphonic ringtones
- Vibrating alert
- Video call
Messaging
- Picture messaging (MMS)
- Predictive text input
- Sound recorder
- Text messaging (SMS)
- Exchange ActiveSync
- Chat View
- Instant messaging
Design
- Picture wallpaper
- Wallpaper animation
- Auto rotate
Entertainment
- 3D games
- Motion gaming
- Java
- FM radio with RDS
- Video streaming
- Video viewing
- Media
- YouTubeâ˘
- Walk Mate
Connectivity
- Bluetooth⢠technology
- Modem
- USB mass storage
- USB support
- Synchronization
- DLNA Certifiedâ˘
- Wi-Fiâ˘
Organizer
- Alarm clock
- Calculator
- Calendar
- Flight mode
- Notes
- Phone book
- Stopwatch
- Tasks
- Timer
Location-based services
- Geo tagging of photos
- Google Mapsâ˘
- aGPS
- Wayfinder Navigator⢠(3-month trial version)
Accessories
In-Box:
- W995
- Battery
- Battery Charger
- 8GB Memory Stick Micro⢠(M2â˘)
- USB Cable
- Stereo portable handsfree
- Sony Ericsson PC Suite
- Media Goâ˘
- User book
Facts and Figures
- Size: 97 x 49 x 15 mm
- Weight: 113 grams
Colours:
- Progressive Black
- Cosmic Silver
- Energetic Red
- Main screen: 262,144 colour TFT, scratch-resistant
- Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
- Size: 2.6 inches
- Phone memory: Up to 118MB
- Memory card support: Memory Stick Micro⢠(M2â˘)
- Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 9 hrs
- Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 370 hrs
- Talk time UMTS: Up to 4 hours
- Standby time UMTS: Up to 360 hours
- Video talk time: Up to 3.5 hours
- Music listening time: Up to 20 hours
- Video watching time up to 5hrs
Availability and versions
Networks
W995:
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
- UMTS/HSPA 900/2100
W995a:
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
- UMTS/HSPA 850/1900/2100
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