Samsung W9705
#8062
Sony Ericsson W900
#9749Category Breakdown
Samsung W9705
Sony Ericsson W900
Performance
29.237.8
Camera
39.610.6
Display
32.332.3
Battery
10.38.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
22.99.4
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
16.411.5
Summary
- The Samsung W9705, released in 2010, features a slightly larger 2.4-inch TFT display compared to the 2.2-inch display of the Sony Ericsson W900 from 2005, both having the same resolution but the W900 offers a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the W9705 has significantly more RAM at 83MB versus the W900's 470MB, but both devices have limited storage.
- Both cameras are 2 MP without optical image stabilization, but the W900 supports autofocus and has a video recording capability of 320p, while the W9705 can record video but lacks autofocus.
- The W9705 has a 1000mAh battery, slightly larger than the W900's 900mAh, contributing to potentially longer usage.
- Build quality shows the W9705 is lighter at 135g compared to the W900's 148g, though both lack water resistance and have similar materials.
- Lastly, the software experience is limited on both devices, with neither supporting advanced features like stereo speakers or a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung W9705
Sony Ericsson W900
General
Release Date
2010
2005
Announced
2010
2005
Description
For South KoreaAlso known as Samsung Extreme
W900c for China
Display
Size
2.4"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
83MB
470MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Memory Stick Duo Pro, up to 4 GB
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
900 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 900 mAh battery (BST-33)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
100.5 x 52 x 22.9 mm (3.96 x 2.05 x 0.90 in)
109 x 49 x 24 mm (4.29 x 1.93 x 0.94 in)
Weight
135 g
148 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red on Black, Yellow on Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Compass
N/A