Sony Ericsson W395 is a mobile phone model produced by the Swedish–Japanese joint venture Sony Ericsson. It belongs to the company's Walkman (W) series, which emphasized integrated music playback capabilities. The device was announced in June 2009 and became commercially available later that year as an entry‑level handset targeting users seeking basic mobile functions combined with multimedia features.
Design and Display
The W395 features a candy‑bar form factor with dimensions of approximately 106 mm × 44 mm × 12.9 mm and a weight of 84 g. Its display is a 1.8‑inch TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 128 × 160 pixels, capable of rendering up to 262,144 colours.
Hardware and Network Support
- Processor and Memory: The phone is equipped with modest processing resources typical of feature phones of its era and includes internal storage of 30 MB, expandable via microSDHC cards up to 8 GB.
- Camera: A rear‑facing 2.0 megapixel camera with fixed focus provides still image capture and basic video recording (QVGA, 15 fps).
- Connectivity: Supports GSM/EDGE quad‑band (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), Bluetooth 2.0, and a micro‑USB interface for data transfer and charging.
- Battery: Powered by a removable 900 mAh Li‑ion battery (model BL‑5J), offering up to 8 hours of talk time and up to 280 hours of standby, according to manufacturer specifications.
Software and Multimedia
The handset runs Sony Ericsson's proprietary operating system, featuring the Walkman music player. Supported audio formats include MP3, AAC, WMA, and WAV. Additional multimedia functions comprise an FM radio with RDS, voice memo recording, and basic multimedia messaging (MMS). The phone also offers Java MIDP 2.0 support for running third‑party applications and games.
User Interface and Input
Input is provided via a physical numeric keypad with D‑pad navigation, supplemented by soft‑key controls for menu navigation. The interface includes a set of preloaded ringtones and the capability to load custom tones.
Market Position and Reception
Positioned as an affordable option within the Walkman line, the W395 targeted consumers desiring a combination of phone and portable music player without the higher cost of smartphones. Contemporary reviews highlighted its low price point, compact size, and adequate music playback features, while noting limitations such as the modest display resolution and lack of advanced smartphone capabilities.
Successor and Related Models
The W395 succeeded earlier low‑cost Walkman devices such as the W302 and was later followed by models like the Sony Ericsson W510, which introduced additional features such as a slide design and enhanced camera capabilities.