Lenovo A65
#6807
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
#8954Category Breakdown
Lenovo A65
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
Performance
48.938.7
Camera
39.612.7
Display
33.216.0
Battery
15.212.3
Build
0.216.6
Connectivity
32.923.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.013.7
Summary
- The Lenovo A65 features a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 has a 3.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but higher pixel density at ~192 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A65 is powered by a Mediatek MT6573 chipset with a 650 MHz Cortex-A9 CPU and 220MB of RAM, compared to the Xperia X8's Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 with a 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 128MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera but the Xperia X8 can record video at 480p@30fps, whereas the A65 does not specify video capabilities.
- The A65 has a 1500 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Xperia X8's 1200 mAh, which may impact overall usage time.
- Software-wise, the A65 runs on Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), while the Xperia X8 initially comes with Android 1.6 (Donut) but can be upgraded to 2.1 (Eclair).
- Build-wise, the A65 is lighter and thinner than the Xperia X8, which weighs 104g and has a thicker profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A65
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
General
Release Date
2012
2010
Announced
2012
2010
Description
N/A
Previously rumored as Sony Ericsson Shakira
Display
Size
3.5"
3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
650 MHz Cortex-A9
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 200
Memory
220MB
128MB 168MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116 x 59.9 x 12.6 mm (4.57 x 2.36 x 0.50 in)
99 x 54 x 15 mm (3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 in)
Weight
N/A
104 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Dark Blue/ White, Aqua Blue/ White, Pink/ White, Silver/ White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.76 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass