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Acer Iconia Smart (S300) vs Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)

Side by side comparison between Acer Iconia Smart vs Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman X Acer Iconia Smart (S300) 26Points
4.8"
TFT

480x1024

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
03Points Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) Compare Acer Iconia Smart X
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Acer Iconia Smart (S300)

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Iconia Smart (S300)} 26 Advantages Acer Iconia Smart (S300) vs W8 Walkman (E16a)} 3 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core75%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB
+8GB (5GB available)39 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (128MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD
+13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)10%
Thinner
vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+480x1024 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+236 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs192 PPI
+4.8"60%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 2.3.3 GingerbreadAdvantage
Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.1 Eclair
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
185 grams (6.48 ounces)vs+104 grams (3.64 ounces)78%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Acer Iconia Smart (S300)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
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ModelIconia Smart (S300)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Other model namesAcer Iconia Smart S300, Acer S300 HLZJMS300Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16
Country or region available(Global, International)CanadaUSA(Europe)
(Global, International), Canada, USA, (Europe)
(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandAcerSony Ericsson
Release date5/1/20116/1/2011
Depth13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)64.5 x 141.7 millimeters (2.54 x 5.58 in)54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)104 grams (3.64 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Acer Iconia Smart (S300)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.8" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x1024 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)236 PPI192 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Acer Iconia Smart (S300)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Acer Iconia Smart (S300)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255-1 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Acer Iconia Smart (S300)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2256MB
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)512MB (128MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Acer Iconia Smart (S300)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkAmerican model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Europe model:
UMTS 900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Acer Iconia Smart (S300)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Acer Iconia Smart (S300)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Acer Iconia Smart (S300)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Acer Iconia Smart (S300)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Acer Iconia Smart (S300)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Acer Iconia Smart (S300)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Battery capacity1500 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours4.8 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)476 hours (19.8 days)

➕ Other features

Acer Iconia Smart (S300)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver
• Acer Breeze 4.2 UI
• HDMI 1.4
• UPnP
• Dolby Mobile sound
• Google Maps
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Azure, Orange, Red
• 2GB microSD included
• Wisepilot navigation
• PlayNow
• SE UX platform
• Sony Ericsson Timescape
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Acer Iconia Smart (S300)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.355W/kg (head), 0.856W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.181W/kg (head), 0.467W/kg (body)feature not registered
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