Overall Score
54.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#5582)54.6
Performance(#5295)58.8
Camera(#6932)42.0
Display(#7501)64.3
Battery(#6496)43.5
Build(#5052)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Ericsson A8i
Short Review
- The Sony Ericsson A8i features a compact design with dimensions of 117 x 59 x 14 mm and a weight of 136g, making it portable and easy to handle.
- Its 3.5-inch TFT display offers a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 280 ppi, although it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is modest with 200MB of internal storage and 200MB of RAM, suitable for basic tasks but limited for heavy multitasking.
- The rear camera is 5 MP with autofocus capabilities, allowing for decent photography, while the front lacks a selfie camera.
- Battery specifications are not provided, indicating a lack of detailed information on capacity and charging options.
- The device runs on an Android-based OPhone 2.0, which may limit access to newer applications and features.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g and Bluetooth 2.1, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The A8i is equipped with a microUSB 2.0 port and a headphone jack, catering to basic connectivity needs.
- Available in white and black, the design is straightforward without water resistance features.
- Overall, the A8i is a basic smartphone with essential features suitable for users with minimal demands.
Specifications
General
Release Date2010
Announced2010
DescriptionFor China
Display
Size3.5"
TypeTFT, 256K colors
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUN/A
GPUN/A
Memory200MB
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera Details5 MP, AF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
CapacityN/A
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Po battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions117 x 59 x 14 mm (4.61 x 2.32 x 0.55 in)
Weight136 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite, Black
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedTD-SCDMA
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid-based OPhone 2.0
OS VersionAndroid-based OPhone 2.0
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes