Xperia Active Compatibility Question - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A

Hello everyone,
I am planning to buy a rugged android phone and I have two phones in mind: Defy+ and Xperia Active. I am much more leaning towards Xperia Active, but before that I had few questions in my mind that I wanted clear.
First: Is the 3 inch screen size of active enough? Because these days there is a craze of large screen phones so I am confused. Any xperia active users can share their experience?
Secondly: Here I am getting the live view device with xperia active in the box, first I thought this is a gud device but after checking out the reviews of live view I was a bit dissappointed. Is it true that if the xperia active phone is away from the live view device the clock on the live view resets?
But now when I saw mototola motoactv I was really impressed by it. So my question is:
If I buy xperia active and motoactv, will motoactv work with xperia active? Or it only works with motorola devices?
Because I have made up my mind to buy motoactv, now I am just confused with which smartphone to buy? If it works with xperia active I would go with it or else I will have to settle with motorola defy+.
Any help or suggestions?

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At first I don't have Motorola actv neither defy.
But can say few good words for SE Xperia Active.
I am quite outdoors person and the things I need outdoors:
GPS, compass would be nice, flashlight.
For these I use programs like OsmAnd, Androxic, c:geo and SE compass. SE Flashlight too.
For indoor I use e-mail, browser, Mobile Parking.
So I really don't need the data connection outdoors (3G, Edge) and I've switched them off (also prolongs the battery). It is also very nice feature to have a camera, that works even underwater within the phone.
And let's not forget the calling - most important.
The main question is the purpose You use the phone - for helping tool or for entertainment?
For watching movies etc. is the screen of active too small, but I prefer to watch the movies from my 40" smartLED-TV. And for that Active has option to enable the Dlna or UPnP.
But for calling, GPS, and texting it's ok.
And in my opinion very good thing is to have everything in one piece - less gadgets to loose outdoors - without worrying that device gets wet.

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Hey thanks for the review on xperia active...
My primary purpose of the phone would be texting/playing some good android games...and apart from that the phone should also be rugged...that`s why I am leaning towards xperia active.
Anyways, as you are using the xperia active, did you get live view gadget with it? If u have it, can you please share your experience with it?

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I got mine with LiveView. It's a Billabong Edition Xperia Active.
I think the package varies per country.

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liveview
Unfortunately I have no liveview.
But rugget the unit is! Belive me.Only thing is, I havent tested the shock resistancy yet. I didn't dare
Thou I'v tested it in water and it works fine.
Also I'm not into games mutch, the Angrybirds work fine in Active. Also Tommy the talking cat makes my children happy.
Graphics are very good probably due to MoblieBravia engine.

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tripranav said:
My primary purpose of the phone would be texting/playing some good android games...and apart from that the phone should also be rugged...that`s why I am leaning towards xperia active.
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Then you should get a 4" phone and a rubber-case.
The Active is too small for texting and horrible for games.
I love my Active, but my primary uses are cycling under all weather conditions, running and listening to music/audiobooks.
That's where the Active shines.

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Actualy this phone is great. Is not fast as a Mini, but performance is good for games, ant the fact that it can support the most hard conditions... :-D only complaint, battery life I fell is to short compared to a mini or a mini pro, anyone think the same? Any thoughts?
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LiveView syncs with the phone meaning it will loose the time if it drops the connection with the phone.
Xperia active is a very good phone for outdoor use. I've tried it in water and it works fine. It's not marketed to be more durable than other phones but looking at these videos it's pretty clear it can endure pretty much force.
http://www.xperiablog.net/2011/12/2...gainst-a-stanley-knife-hammer-and-jeep-video/
Since the phone's warranty does not mention this I would be more careful than the guy in these videos though.
I'm currently using Xperia arc but I've tried active for about a week. I play a lot of games and for that arc is much better in comparison.
-Markus
Sony Ericsson Answers Team

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I stand corrected. This smartphone is awesome.
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Using the stok Rom and rooted, no more tweaks, games like nova 2 hd or FIFA 2012 run smoothly, of course, the screen is small, but, the fact that can run those games, it means that this is a very powerful phone, a Mini that is water resistant. Great phone, worth every penny, very happy with it. I hope that Sony release a devise that upgrade this one, (like x10 mini to an Xperia Mini) something like "Active Plus" I'll buy it in a second...
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You should see what it can do with OC...
;-)
I was actually feeling the pain when he was hitting it with the hammer. Does this phone run on Chuck Norris?
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dumraden said:
You should see what it can do with OC...
;-)
I was actually feeling the pain when he was hitting it with the hammer. Does this phone run on Chuck Norris?
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How can we do an oc? :-S
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you can overclock by unlocking the bootloader (use with precaution, and truly do read how to), root and install custom kernel and Spartan Rom from dumraden B-) ;-) recommended.
this thing is fast. it plays anything. took me some time to get used to it. first android phone actually. hope to reach 3000 score in the quadrant benchmark.
without overclock it runs like a charm.
+1 for active.

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Soulfly1976 said:
you can overclock by unlocking the bootloader (use with precaution, and truly do read how to), root and install custom kernel and Spartan Rom from dumraden B-) ;-) recommended.
this thing is fast. it plays anything. took me some time to get used to it. first android phone actually. hope to reach 3000 score in the quadrant benchmark.
without overclock it runs like a charm.
+1 for active.
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I'll wait for a safest method to unlock the bootloader. And using supercharger alone and my score is great. Indeed a great smartphone.
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It doesn't matter how fast it is, if your primary purpose is texting/gaming it's just f*cking retarded to use a 3" phone for that.

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schmolch said:
It doesn't matter how fast it is, if your primary purpose is texting/gaming it's just f*cking retarded to use a 3" phone for that.
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Jajajaja. You make of laugh my friend. :-D keep your insults and resentment to yourself. Don't contaminate our forum with your bull.....
:-D
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Well he's right. Coming from a 3.7" phone, the active is way too small for gaming... And texting.... well lets say i do loads of typos due to my fat fingers
BUT... Its the best rugged smartphone out there. Apart from the Casio GZone Commando. That thing is a beast. But i dont think its got an unlocked bootloader. Thats also why i backed off from getting the Defy+... Moronic Motorola...

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Not only that... The hardware is great. Is a great smartphone. And I like the fact that is small.
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Firmware .62 is aviable now for the Xperia Active? Thanks
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davidzam said:
Firmware .62 is aviable now for the Xperia Active? Thanks
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Yes it is... :-D
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