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Sony Ericsson WT18i

Sony Ericsson WT18i

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X8

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8

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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