Sony Ericsson W8
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
#8954Category Breakdown
Sony Ericsson W8
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
Performance
38.738.7
Camera
12.712.7
Display
16.016.0
Battery
12.312.3
Build
0.216.6
Connectivity
23.923.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.913.7
Summary
- The Sony Ericsson W8 and Xperia X8 share similar build quality, both featuring a compact design with identical dimensions and weight.
- They have the same 3.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering comparable visual performance.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 chipset, with a 600 MHz CPU and 128MB of RAM, resulting in similar processing capabilities.
- The camera specifications are also identical, with a 3.15 MP rear camera and 480p video recording, while both lack a front-facing camera.
- They are equipped with a 1200 mAh battery, providing equivalent battery life.
- The W8 runs Android 2.1 (Eclair) out of the box, while the Xperia X8 initially comes with Android 1.6 (Donut) but can be upgraded to Eclair, offering a slightly different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Ericsson W8
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
N/A
Previously rumored as Sony Ericsson Shakira
Display
Size
3"
3"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 200
Memory
128MB 168MB RAM
128MB 168MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1200 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
99 x 54 x 15 mm (3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 in)
99 x 54 x 15 mm (3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 in)
Weight
104 g
104 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Azure, Orange, Red
White, Dark Blue/ White, Aqua Blue/ White, Pink/ White, Silver/ White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.76 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 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
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass