Mixcon again presents a mobile phone with a classic design, namely X8i. Rather than the latest series that offers a qwerty bar design, it brought the concept X8i alphanumeric keypad. This mobile phone looks quite mantab in the clutch, the design feels solid, the article of whole body cell phone casing is made of layers of metal. When viewed at a glance, X8i have a design very similar to Nokia E66, but the difference was not X8i sliding mobile phone.

Despite carrying a slim candybar design, dimensions 110x50x11 and weighs 105 grams, this phone actually adopt the concept of a touch screen. Screen size 2.4 inches with a resolution of 240×320 pixels. And like most mobile phone touch screen made by the local vendor, X8i equipped with an integrated stylus pen. This indicates X8i resistive technology brings on 262 thousand color screen. In the specifications, X8i handpone classified as music, is characterized by the presence sized speakers ‘jumbo’ on the back side.

According to the vendor, the ability to ‘think’ this phone is supported by the processor MTK6225. This makes processes and applications in the menu if X8i appear more optimal. For imaging purposes, the phone is still relying on a resolution of 352×288 pixels (QVGA). Facilities offered include night mode, white balance, brightness and effect.

As for entertainment features, X8i rely on a music player that can play MP3 files. Other facilities offered include shuffle, playlist, composer, and Bluetooth stereo. In addition, there are also features an FM radio that can store up to nine channels broadcasting. To support Internet access, a browser can walk rely X8i GPRS connection, it’s just browsing feature can not multitasking.

For business performance, Mixcon X8i appear mediocre, meaning that all menu functions can run optimally. With the adoption of standard features makes X8i can operate the lighter. One must note, to open the back cover requires two fingers to press two buttons to be open. Mixcon X8i powered by lithium ion 1200 mAh. No information about the standby time and talk time from its vendors.