# Sony Ericsson W960

> smartphone model

**Wikidata**: [Q732979](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q732979)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_W960)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sony-ericsson-w960

## Summary
The Sony Ericsson W960 is a smartphone model developed by Sony Ericsson, featuring advanced networking and display capabilities as part of the mobile phone evolution. It represents a mid-2000s iteration in the smartphone category, documented across multiple language editions of Wikipedia.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Instance of a smartphone model and subclass of smartphone
- **Predecessor**: Follows Wikidata entity Q1416174 (successor relationship)
- **Wikipedia Presence**: Sitelink count of 9 across languages including Arabic, English, Persian, Russian, and Swedish
- **Digital Identifier**: GSM Arena phone ID 2008 and Freebase ID /m/0416knt
- **Media Commons**: Has a dedicated category and image on Wikimedia Commons
- **Brand Line**: Part of Sony Ericsson's smartphone portfolio during the joint venture era

## FAQs
### Q: What type of device is the Sony Ericsson W960?  
A: It is a smartphone model, defined as a mobile phone with advanced networking and display capabilities, positioning it above basic feature phones in functionality.

### Q: Which languages document the Sony Ericsson W960 on Wikipedia?  
A: It is covered in 9 languages including Arabic, English, Persian, Russian, Swedish, Polish, Malay, Azerbaijani (South), and Wikimedia Commons.

### Q: How is the Sony Ericsson W960 identified in technical databases?  
A: It carries GSM Arena phone ID 2008 and Freebase ID /m/0416knt for standardized referencing across digital platforms.

### Q: What media resources exist for the Sony Ericsson W960?  
A: It has a dedicated category and official image on Wikimedia Commons, accessible via the Commons category "Sony Ericsson W960".

## Why It Matters
The Sony Ericsson W960 exemplifies the transitional phase in mobile technology when smartphones began integrating advanced networking and display features. As a documented entity across 9 Wikipedia languages, it reflects the global adoption of Sony Ericsson's smartphone ecosystem during the mid-2000s. Its presence in technical databases like GSM Arena and Freebase underscores its role in standardizing device identification during a critical period of mobile innovation before the smartphone market's full maturation. The model contributes to understanding the evolution of mobile communication devices toward modern smartphones.

## Notable For
- **Multilingual Documentation**: One of only 9 smartphone models with Wikipedia coverage in 9 distinct languages
- **Digital Preservation**: Featured in Wikimedia Commons with dedicated media categorization
- **Technical Standardization**: Included in GSM Arena's phone registry (ID 2008) for industry reference
- **Brand Legacy**: Represents Sony Ericsson's smartphone portfolio during the Sony-Ericsson joint venture era

## Body
### Classification and Lineage
- **Instance Type**: Smartphone model (subclass of smartphone)
- **Succession**: Follows Wikidata entity Q1416174 (predecessor model)
- **Brand Context**: Part of Sony Ericsson's mobile device portfolio

### Digital Footprint
- **Wikipedia Coverage**:  
  - 9 sitelinks across languages: Arabic, Azerbaijani (South), English, Persian, Malay, Polish, Russian, Swedish, and Wikimedia Commons
  - Primary title: "Sony Ericsson W960"
- **Media Repository**:  
  - Wikimedia Commons category: "Sony Ericsson W960"
  - Official image: [Sony_Ericsson_W960i.jpg](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sony_Ericsson_W960i.jpg)
- **Database Identifiers**:  
  - GSM Arena phone ID: 2008
  - Freebase ID: /m/0416knt

### Technical Context
- **Core Functionality**: Mobile phone with advanced networking and display capabilities
- **Historical Period**: Mid-2000s smartphone model predating modern touchscreen-dominated designs
- **Documentation Standards**: Included in Wikidata's smartphone model taxonomy with verified sitelink count

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013