Sony-Ericsson’s Xperia X8 is one of the newest smartphones on the market, and it comes with all of the standard features that establish it as one of the best in its class. It’s size is comfortable and makes it easy to handle (99 x 54 x 15 mm and 104g), it has a high-resolution HVGA display, and all the processing power you need to run the Android OS. Also it has WiFi capability, 3G internet, and Bluetooth, meaning it’s got your wireless needs covered.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 also has a 3”, 16 million color HVGA touchscreen display. With this fabulous screen, you’ll be able to display pictures and stream videos in vibrant true-to-life color. It doesn’t matter whether you’re showing off photos of your kids, or you’re streaming videos over Youtube, you’ll see the video and pictures as they were meant to be seen. And since there’s a scratch resistant screen, there are no worries about damaging or scratching the phone when it’s rubbing up against keys or change in your pocket.

With its 600 MHz processor and 128 megabytes of RAM, the Xperia X8 has the more than enough horsepower to handle the powerful Android OS. On top of the processing speed and the RAM, there’s also 2 gigs of storage on the MicroSD card, and you can upgrade the card and have even more. So no matter if you’re making videos or downloading apps, there’s plenty of storage room available on the Xperia X8.

The video capture capability and camera is also more than adequate. The Xperia X8 comes with a 3 megapixel camera, which is more than adequate for day-to-day photos. And the camera comes with added benefits of geotagging, and VGA capture at more than thirty frames per second. This means that you can upload video or pictures to your social networking site, showing where you are, and you can also capture full-speed video with no frame lag.

The Xperia X8 also shows strong with respect to its wireless connectivity. With 802.11 b/g connectivity and Bluetooth 2.1 capability, you can use your phone to tether to a PC or other device for a 3G wifi connection. Also if you’re in the area of a WiFi network, you can log on and use your phone to browse the internet with that WiFi connection. Bluetooth means you can connect your wireless headset, headphones, or other device seamlessly. So if you’re using this phone with wireless devices, you won’t be left in the dark.

In the end the Xperia X8 is an extremely functional unit that brings together all of the capabilities we’ve come to expect in a modern Android phone. Even though it’s not the fastest gadget on the market, it runs well enough for Android and can handle most any obstacles thrown its way. The HSDPA 3G internet means that you’ll have broadband speed internet access wherever you go, and you can keep plugged in to all your web or app-based internet sites. Its bright HVGA display will never leave you in the dark, and with all the storage you need on MicroSD, you’ll never run out of space.