Philips D908
#9830
Sony Ericsson A8i
#7700Category Breakdown
Philips D908
Sony Ericsson A8i
Performance
32.235.0
Camera
12.739.6
Display
12.639.1
Battery
13.71.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
24.721.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.317.7
Summary
- The Philips D908 features a 3.2-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson A8i has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a better aspect ratio.
- In terms of performance, the D908 has 128MB RAM and 256MB ROM compared to the A8i's 200MB RAM, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the A8i supports video recording, giving it an edge in multimedia.
- The D908 is powered by a 1380 mAh battery, while the A8i's battery specifications are unspecified.
- The D908 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5, whereas the A8i utilizes an Android-based OPhone 2.0, potentially offering a more modern software experience.
- In terms of build, the D908 is slightly heavier at 129g compared to the A8i's 136g, with both having similar dimensions and lacking notable water resistance features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips D908
Sony Ericsson A8i
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2009
2010
Description
N/A
For China
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~292 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
200MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1380 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1380 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
111 x 56.2 x 14.9 mm (4.37 x 2.21 x 0.59 in)
117 x 59 x 14 mm (4.61 x 2.32 x 0.55 in)
Weight
129 g
136 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium Gray
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
GSM
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
TD-SCDMA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
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
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
Android-based OPhone 2.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass