Sony Ericsson K790
#9835
Sony Ericsson W705
#7860Category Breakdown
Sony Ericsson K790
Sony Ericsson W705
Performance
26.929.5
Camera
8.739.6
Display
32.332.3
Battery
8.39.1
Build
17.615.5
Connectivity
7.018.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.317.1
Summary
- The Sony Ericsson K790, released in 2006, features a 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the W705, launched in 2009, has a slightly larger 2.4-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the K790 has 64MB of RAM and 64MB of storage, whereas the W705 offers 120MB of RAM and 120MB of storage, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both models sport a 3.15 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the W705 supports video recording.
- The K790 has a 900mAh battery, while the W705 has a slightly larger 950mAh battery, both lacking fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The K790 is heavier at 115g compared to the W705's 98g, and the W705 includes Wi-Fi connectivity, enhancing its software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Ericsson K790
Sony Ericsson W705
General
Release Date
2006
2009
Announced
2006
2008
Description
K790i 900/1800/1900 MHzK790c 900/1800/1900 MHz for China MainlandK790a 850/1800/1900 MHz for Americas
Sony Ericsson W705u with UMA (for Orange)
Display
Size
2"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 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
64MB
120MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Memory Stick Micro (M2), up to 2 GB
Memory Stick Micro (M2), up to 8 GB, 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
xenon flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
QCIF
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
950 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 900 mAh battery (BST-33)
Removable Li-Po 950 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
105 x 47 x 22 mm (4.13 x 1.85 x 0.87 in)
95 x 47.5 x 14.3 mm (3.74 x 1.87 x 0.56 in)
Weight
115 g
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Velvet Black, Allure Brown
Luxury Silver, Passionate Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.64 W/kg (head) 0.20 W/kg (body)
1.15 W/kg (head) 0.74 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer