# Sony Ericsson P1

> smartphone

**Wikidata**: [Q1815935](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1815935)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_P1)  
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Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Sony Ericsson P1**:

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## Summary  
The Sony Ericsson P1 is a smartphone released by Sony Ericsson, running on the Symbian operating system with UIQ. It succeeded the Sony Ericsson P990 and was followed by the Xperia X1. Known for its compact design and Memory Stick storage, it was part of Sony Ericsson's P-series of business-focused smartphones.

## Key Facts  
- **Manufacturer**: Sony Mobile Communications  
- **Operating System**: Symbian with UIQ  
- **Preceded by**: Sony Ericsson P990 (codenamed Hermione)  
- **Succeeded by**: Sony Ericsson Xperia X1  
- **Dimensions**: 106 mm (height) × 55 mm (width) × 17 mm (thickness)  
- **Mass**: 124 grams  
- **Storage**: Memory Stick  
- **GSMArena Phone ID**: 1982  
- **Instance of**: Smartphone model  

## FAQs  
### Q: What operating system does the Sony Ericsson P1 use?  
A: The Sony Ericsson P1 runs on Symbian OS with the UIQ interface, a platform designed for touchscreen and stylus input.  

### Q: What storage does the Sony Ericsson P1 support?  
A: It uses Memory Stick cards for expandable storage, a common format for Sony Ericsson devices at the time.  

### Q: How does the Sony Ericsson P1 compare to its successor, the Xperia X1?  
A: The P1 is a Symbian-based business smartphone, while the Xperia X1 marked Sony Ericsson's shift to Windows Mobile and a more multimedia-focused design.  

## Why It Matters  
The Sony Ericsson P1 was part of the P-series, targeting business users with its QWERTY keyboard and Symbian OS. It bridged the gap between traditional PDAs and modern smartphones, offering email, web browsing, and productivity tools in a compact form. While not revolutionary, it reflected Sony Ericsson's strategy before transitioning to Android and Windows Mobile with the Xperia line. Its design and functionality influenced later business-oriented smartphones.  

## Notable For  
- **Compact Design**: At 106 × 55 × 17 mm, it was relatively slim for a QWERTY smartphone.  
- **Symbian OS**: One of the last Sony Ericsson smartphones to use Symbian before the shift to other platforms.  
- **Memory Stick Support**: Featured expandable storage via Sony's proprietary Memory Stick format.  

## Body  
### Specifications  
- **Dimensions**: 106 mm (height) × 55 mm (width) × 17 mm (thickness)  
- **Weight**: 124 grams  
- **Storage**: Memory Stick (expandable)  
- **Display**: Touchscreen with stylus support  

### Predecessor and Successor  
- **Preceded by**: Sony Ericsson P990 (codenamed Hermione)  
- **Succeeded by**: Sony Ericsson Xperia X1  

### Software  
- **OS**: Symbian with UIQ interface  

### Manufacturer  
- **Brand**: Sony Ericsson (later Sony Mobile Communications)  

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## References

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