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Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030U) vs Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)

Side by side comparison between Blu Advance 4.0 L2 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 Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030U) 22Points
4"
TFT

480x800

3.1
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
03Points Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) Compare Blu Advance 4.0 L2 X
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030U)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Advance 4.0 L2 (A030U)} 22 Advantages Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030U) vs W8 Walkman (E16a)} 3 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times
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
+4GB (1.78GB available)13 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (128MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD
+10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)39%
Thinner
vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+233 PPI21%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs192 PPI
+4"33%
Larger screen
vs3"
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
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 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.1 Eclair
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
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
+1300 mAh8%
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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
122 grams (4.27 ounces)vs+104 grams (3.64 ounces)17%
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

13 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030U)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
ModelAdvance 4.0 L2 (A030U)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Other model namesBLU Advance 4.0L2 Dual-Sim A030, Blu A030USony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandBluSony Ericsson
Release date4/1/20166/1/2011
Depth10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)65.8 x 133.7 millimeters (2.59 x 5.26 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

Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030U)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 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

Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030U)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
System versionAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030U)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6580 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP1 500MhzQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030U)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2256MB
Internal storage4GB (1.78GB available)512MB (128MB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030U)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 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 networkUMTS 850/1700/1900UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030U)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030U)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not 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

Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030U)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030U)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030U)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030U)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Battery capacity1300 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours4.8 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)476 hours (19.8 days)

➕ Other features

Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030U)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Green, Pink
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Azure, Orange, Red
• 2GB microSD included
• Wisepilot navigation
• PlayNow
• SE UX platform
• Sony Ericsson Timescape
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030U)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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