Sony Ericsson W508
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Sony Ericsson W705
#7860Category Breakdown
Sony Ericsson W508
Sony Ericsson W705
Performance
29.429.5
Camera
10.039.6
Display
32.332.3
Battery
8.89.1
Build
16.115.5
Connectivity
11.218.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.117.1
Summary
- The Sony Ericsson W508 features a 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the W705 has a slightly larger 2.4-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the W705 offers more RAM at 120MB compared to the W508's 100MB, which may enhance multitasking.
- Both models have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the W705 supports video recording, whereas the W508 does not.
- The W508 is equipped with a 930mAh battery, slightly smaller than the W705's 950mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Connectivity options differ as the W705 includes Wi-Fi support, while the W508 does not, impacting their software experience and online functionality.
- Both phones have similar build quality, with comparable dimensions and weight.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Ericsson W508
Sony Ericsson W705
General
Release Date
2009
2009
Announced
2009
2008
Description
Also known as Sony Ericsson W518a in USA
Sony Ericsson W705u with UMA (for Orange)
Display
Size
2.2"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
100MB
120MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Memory Stick Micro (M2), up to 16 GB, 1 GB included
Memory Stick Micro (M2), up to 8 GB, 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
930 mAh
950 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 930 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 950 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
93.5 x 50 x 14 mm (3.68 x 1.97 x 0.55 in)
95 x 47.5 x 14.3 mm (3.74 x 1.87 x 0.56 in)
Weight
98 g
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Metal Grey, Poetic White
Luxury Silver, Passionate Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.73 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body)
1.15 W/kg (head) 0.74 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
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
Proprietary
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
Accelerometer
Accelerometer