Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman
The Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.2" · 106 x 56.5 x 14.2 mm (4.17 x 2.22 x 0.56 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
RAM512MB
Storage320MB
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 115g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,200 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 180 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
180 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,200 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
115g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
106 x 56.5 x 14.2 mm (4.17 x 2.22 x 0.56 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman has stereo speakers.
The Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman ships with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot.
The Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman has 2.1, A2DP, EDR.
