Sony Ericsson Facts for Kids

A Sony Ericsson W200i mobile phone

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB was a company that made mobile phones. It was created in 2001 as a partnership between two big companies: Sony from Japan and Ericsson from Sweden. Before this, both Sony and Ericsson made their own phones. But after they joined forces, they worked together on mobile phones.

What Was Sony Ericsson?
- Why Did They Join Forces?
History of Sony Ericsson Phones
- Early Phones and Key Features
The End of Sony Ericsson
- What Happened Next?
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What Was Sony Ericsson?

Sony Ericsson was a special kind of business partnership called a "joint venture." This means two different companies decided to work together on a specific project. For Sony Ericsson, the goal was to combine Sony's knowledge of electronics and entertainment with Ericsson's skills in telecommunications and phone networks.

Why Did They Join Forces?

In the early 2000s, the mobile phone market was very competitive. Both Sony and Ericsson were struggling to make enough money from their phone businesses on their own. By teaming up, they hoped to share costs, combine their best ideas, and create stronger, more popular mobile phones.

History of Sony Ericsson Phones

Sony Ericsson launched many popular phones over the years. They were known for phones that focused on music and cameras.

Early Phones and Key Features

Music Phones: Many Sony Ericsson phones were part of the "Walkman" series. These phones were designed to be great for listening to music, just like Sony's famous Walkman players.
Camera Phones: They also made phones with good cameras, often using Sony's camera technology. Some phones were called "Cyber-shot" phones, linking them to Sony's digital cameras.
Smartphone Development: As smartphones became popular, Sony Ericsson also created phones with advanced features and operating systems.

The End of Sony Ericsson

In 2012, Sony bought out Ericsson's share of the company. This meant that Sony became the full owner of the mobile phone business. After this, the company was renamed Sony Mobile Communications.

What Happened Next?

Sony Mobile Communications continued to make smartphones, especially under the "Xperia" brand. These phones often featured Sony's latest camera, screen, and audio technologies.

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A Sony mobile phone from before the joint venture
An Ericsson mobile phone from before the joint venture
Sony Ericsson P990i
Annual net income or loss 2003 to 2009
Sony Ericsson Satio
Sony Xperia Z2, released in 2014, is Sony Mobile's former flagship device
Sony Mobile (and ST-Ericsson) offices in Lund, Sweden
A Sony Ericsson W595 mobile phone
A Sony SmartWatch wearable with an Xperia Z1 smartphone and a Smart Bluetooth Handset
Sony SmartBands on display
Sony Ericsson K750i, released 2005
The Sony Mobile sales figure from 2001 to 2021
Sony Mobile store in Taipei, Taiwan in 2013
"I Love Music" ad banner in Madrid in 2006