Enjoy the best-in-class music reproduction quality as demonstrated in tests conducted by TESTfactory's renowned lab experts. *TESTfactory results, July 2008.
Storage space
With 8Gb Internal Memory, the W980 stores up to 8000 songs (eAAC+ format). When you want new music, download straight from the Web to your phone.
Music shared
Share your favourite tracks - channel your music through the stereo speakers. Or use the built-in Fm transmitter to send the music to other FM receivers.
Discover Music Reborn
Richer bass, improved stereo quality - it's a clear audio experience. The Walkman® phone makes sure your music stays true to the sound of the original recording.
What's in it?
A clear audio experience
Two Sony audio technologies - Clear stereo and Clear bass - together with a premium headset: the W980 brings you outstanding sound quality. Learn more - see the video
Walkman® phone
Have your favourite sounds with you – always, whenever, wherever you go. Your W980 is not only a mobile phone. It’s a portable music device, too. Read more
Flight mode
Function that inactivates radio transmitters and receivers so that some functions can be used in places such as planes and hospitals.
Music recognition
What’s that sound? Just record a few seconds of music and TrackID™ (powered by Gracenote Mobile MusicID) returns the song name, artist and album to your phone within seconds. See how it works
HSDPA – serious download speed
Enjoy the mobile Internet at broadband-like speed in your phone. Download large files and email attachments in a snap. Get Web sites and news feeds to your screen in seconds. HSDPA takes 3G a step further.
Capture the action
Video clips are ideal for those unexpected great moments that happen when you're out there, enjoying life.
Blog your life
The easy way to share your life in pictures. Take or choose a photo, add a little text and publish it for friends and family to enjoy Learn more about picture blogging
Links you like
Forget cables - wireless is the way forward. Connect to other devices with Bluetooth™ to sync, share and send. Read more
Walkman® player
With the clear and intuitive Walkman® player interface, navigating your music is a breeze.
Shake control
The easy way to change your tune: just shake your phone. With Shake control activated, press and hold the Walkman® key, then flick your wrist. A vibration lets you know that the track has been changed - a new song from your current playlist is selected randomly then played automatically.
Video call
See who’s talking with your 3G phone. During a video call, you see a live video stream of the person you're talking to - and they can see you.
Integrated camera
Built-in digital camera with screen viewfinder, dedicated menus and direct interaction with in-phone imaging and messaging features.
Web wherever
Truly mobile Internet lets you enjoy browsing the Web and manage your email effectively with the convenience of your phone, wherever you are.
X-Pict Story
Create impressive slideshows - complete with sound and transitions - in your phone.
Count your steps - Walk Mate
Your phone comes pre-loaded with a step counter. The easy-to-use Walk Mate application stays activated throughout the day. It keeps track of how many steps you've walked and how many steps you have left to reach your daily average health goal. Put your phone in your pocket and you're ready to go!
3G Network:
HSDPA 2100
Display:
Type TFT, 256K colors
Size 240 x 320 pixels, 2.2 inches
- Second external TFT display, 256K colors (176 x 176 pixels)
- Wallpapers, screensavers
Data:
GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
HSCSD Yes
EDGE Class 10, 236.8 kbps
3G HSDPA 3.6 Mbps
WLAN No
Bluetooth Yes, v2.0 with A2DP
Infrared port No
USB Yes, v2.0
Network:
850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900 MHZ
Size Weight:
Dimensions 92 x 46 x 16.9 mm
Weight 100 g
Memory:
Phonebook 1000 x 20 fields, Photo call
Call records 30 received, dialed and missed calls
Card slot No
- 8 GB shared memory
Ringtones:
Type Polyphonic, MP3, AAC
Customization Download, order now
Vibration Yes
- Stereo speakers
Features:
Messaging SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (NetFront), RSS reader
Games Yes + downloadable, order now
Colors Piano Black
Camera 3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, video; secondary videocall camera
- Java MIDP 2.0
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Battery:
Standard battery, Li-Po 930 mAh (BST-38)
Stand-by Up to 370 h
Talk time Up to 9 h
Disclaimer: Although we try our best to give the correct information about this product we cannot always guarantee that the above information is 100% correct. Please check the manufacturers specifications to confirm. The product availability presented here may not be entirely accurate. Please call the store to verify stock.
