Philips V816
#8387
Sony Ericsson A8i
#7700Category Breakdown
Philips V816
Sony Ericsson A8i
Performance
34.935.0
Camera
12.739.6
Display
34.139.1
Battery
15.91.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
18.621.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.317.7
Summary
- The Philips V816 features a 3.2-inch TFT display 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, providing a marginally better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A8i offers 200MB of RAM compared to the V816's 180MB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the A8i supports video recording, whereas the V816 is limited to 480p at 30fps.
- The V816 is equipped with a 1530mAh battery, while the A8i's battery capacity is unspecified.
- The V816 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5, whereas the A8i operates on an Android-based OPhone 2.0, likely providing a more modern software experience.
- In terms of build, the V816 is slightly lighter and more compact than the A8i.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips V816
Sony Ericsson A8i
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
N/A
For China
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
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
180MB
200MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
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
1530 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1530 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
111 x 55 x 13.9 mm (4.37 x 2.17 x 0.55 in)
117 x 59 x 14 mm (4.61 x 2.32 x 0.55 in)
Weight
141 g
136 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
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
miniUSB 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
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass