Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
| Brand | Sony Ericsson |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony Ericsson |
| Type | Feature phone |
| Series | Xperia |
| First released | November 2009 (Announced November 2009) |
| Availability by region | 2009, November |
| Compatible networks | GSM / HSPA |
| Form factor | Bar |
| Color | Black |
| Dimensions | 102 mm (4.0 in) H 43 mm (1.7 in) W 13 mm (0.51 in) D |
| Weight | 70 g (2.5 oz) |
| Operating system | Sony Ericsson proprietary |
| Memory | 2 GB internal |
| Removable storage | No |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Po battery Stand-by: Up to 350 h (2G) / 350 h (3G) Talk time: Up to 8 h 30 min (2G) / 3 h 30 min (3G) |
| Rear camera | None |
| Front camera | None |
| Display | 1.8 in, Transparent monochrome, 240 × 320 px (~222 ppi), Scratch-resistant glass |
| Sound | Loudspeaker; No 3.5 mm jack |
| Media | MP3 player |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 2.1 (A2DP); Proprietary USB; Stereo FM radio (RDS); No WLAN |
| Data inputs | Keypad; Predictive text input |
| Development status | Discontinued |
| Other | Concierge service; TrackID; Voice memo |
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness, released in November 2009, was the first handset to feature a transparent monochrome display.[1] Priced at 1000 USD, it was marketed as luxury design phone and came with 12 months of concierge services.[2][3] The phone had very limited market release – it was sold in a select handful of stores in just a few countries.[4]
Market reception was mixed or negative. Reviews highlighted its minimalist aesthetic and the transparent screen, but criticized limited features, particularly the lack of a camera, expandable storage, and advanced connectivity.[5] As a result, the handset was regarded more as a fashion accessory than a practical mobile phone. Other design-focused phones like Nokia 8600 Luna, LG GD900 Crystal, LG New Chocolate (BL40), Motorola Aura had significantly better features.[6]
References
- ^ Beavis, Gareth (4 September 2009). "Sony Ericsson announces first mobile with transparent screen". TechRadar. Archived from the original on 18 August 2025. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ Ziegler, Chris (30 December 2009). "Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness hands-on". Engadget. Archived from the original on 18 August 2025. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ Flatley, Joseph L. (14 December 2009). "includes concierge service, avarice". Engadget. Archived from the original on 18 August 2025. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ Thoresson, Henrik (2 December 2009). "Xperia Pureness börjar säljas". Mobil (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 18 August 2025. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ Graham, Flora (23 December 2009). "Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness review". CNET. Archived from the original on 18 August 2025. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ "Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness X5 Review". PhoneArena. 16 February 2010. Archived from the original on 18 August 2025. Retrieved 18 August 2025.