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BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile) vs Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9780 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 BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile) 12Points
2.44"
TFT

480x360

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
11Points Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9780 X
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)

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Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)} 12 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile) vs W8 Walkman (E16a)} 11 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
+624MHz 32bit Single-core4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB SDRAM100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB
+512MB (300MB available)134%
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
+14 millimeters (0.55 inches)7%
Thinner
vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+480x360 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+246 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs192 PPI
+(back) 5MP56%
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
+Ambient light 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
122 grams (4.27 ounces)vs+104 grams (3.64 ounces)17%
Lighter
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
2.44"vs+3"23%
Larger screen
Supportedvs+VGA (640x480)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Capacitive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

11 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
7.2 Mbps
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
ModelBold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Other model namesT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780, RIM Onyx DeltaSony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandBlackBerrySony Ericsson
Release date11/14/20106/1/2011
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)104 grams (3.64 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.44" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)246 PPI192 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
System versionBlackBerry OS 6.0Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Qualcomm MSM7227
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
RAM memory512MB SDRAM256MB
Internal storage512MB (300MB available)512MB (128MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)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 / Upload7.2 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 networkUMTS 900/1700/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, 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

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)SupportedVGA (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 focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot 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

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, 3GPMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Battery capacity1500 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours4.8 hours
Standby408 hours (17 days)476 hours (19.8 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• Office editor
• BlackBerry maps
• LBS
• UMA
• HAC (M3)
• Java framework
• Colors: Azure, Orange, Red
• 2GB microSD included
• Wisepilot navigation
• PlayNow
• SE UX platform
• Sony Ericsson Timescape
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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