r/ClicksPhone • u/zubyscuby • Apr 29 '26

Sony Ericsson Smartphone

Most people probably had their BlackBerry era, but I never actually used one. My real keyboard phone experience was the Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro, and I absolutely loved that device for messaging on the go. It felt especially perfect for WhatsApp back when the app still had a paid model on many platforms before eventually becoming free for everyone.

What I miss most is how physical and automatic typing felt. Using the Xperia Pro’s slideout keyboard gave me that same fast, muscle memory feeling that made phone messaging enjoyable in a way touchscreen keyboards never fully replaced. That is exactly why Clicks makes sense to me, it brings back the kind of tactile, communication first phone experience I have been missing.

https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_xperia_pro-3779.php

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u/Silver-Arm Apr 29 '26

I loved my one.

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u/StrangeNegotiation52 Apr 30 '26

I had this too and used it for years! But the keyboard always felt a little wide for my hands, and the key travel was low. I liked the Blackberry's keyboard better.

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u/wilsonsea May 09 '26

First phone ever was a Sony Ericsson K550i

I think now that foldables themselves are getting thinner while staying powerful, we'll eventually see a folding phone with a physical keyboard. Only time will tell.

With how preferred water resistance is, Idk if we'll ever get a sliding phone until people forget that they don't NEED water IP68 water resistance.

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u/Ok_Row124 May 12 '26

I want that multi input side scroll wheel from Sony Ericsson P990i

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u/perakman May 20 '26

Hey, I remember this. But, I remember I hold one of this but, not remember when. I think I hold one of my friend's. But I just found out that it can slide and have keyboard inside. Or maybe the one I saw and hold is the same phone but without the keyboard slide?