Category Breakdown
Sony Ericsson WT18i
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
Performance
49.038.7
Camera
12.512.7
Display
16.016.0
Battery
12.312.3
Build
0.216.6
Connectivity
21.123.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.213.7
Summary
- The Sony Ericsson WT18i features a slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT display compared to the 3.0-inch screen of the Xperia X8, both with the same resolution but the X8 has a higher pixel density at ~192 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the WT18i is powered by an 806 MHz Marvell CPU, while the Xperia X8 has a 600 MHz Snapdragon processor, making the WT18i potentially more capable in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Xperia X8 can record video at 30fps, offering smoother playback than the WT18i's 24fps.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1200 mAh for both, but the WT18i is slightly heavier at 110g compared to the 104g of the Xperia X8.
- The WT18i runs on an Android-based OMS 2.5, while the Xperia X8 starts with Android 1.6 but can be upgraded to 2.1, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Ericsson WT18i
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
For China
Previously rumored as Sony Ericsson Shakira
Display
Size
3.2"
3"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 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
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
806 MHz, Marvell PXA 920
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
150MB
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
Yes
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@24fps
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
106 x 56.5 x 14.3 mm (4.17 x 2.22 x 0.56 in)
99 x 54 x 15 mm (3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 in)
Weight
110 g
104 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
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
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 2.8/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
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-based, OMS 2.5
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

