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Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 64GB) vs Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 8 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 Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 64GB) 34Points
6"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) Compare Huawei Mate 8 X
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 64GB)

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Mate 8 (NXT-L29 64GB)} 34 Advantages Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 64GB) vs W8 Walkman (E16a)} 2 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR315 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB
+64GB (54GB available)431 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (128MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)90%
Thinner
vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+367 PPI91%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs192 PPI
+6"100%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 16MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.1 Eclair
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
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
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint 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
+4000 mAh2 times
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)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] 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
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
185 grams (6.48 ounces)vs+104 grams (3.64 ounces)78%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Compass
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+5 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 64GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
ModelMate 8 (NXT-L29 64GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Other model namesHuawei Ascend Mate8, Huawei Mate 8 Dual Sim 4GB RAMSony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandHuaweiSony Ericsson
Release date1/1/20166/1/2011
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)80.6 x 157.1 millimeters (3.17 x 6.19 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

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 64GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size6" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~78.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI192 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 64GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
System versionAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 64GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16nm)32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T880 MP4Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 64GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR3256MB
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)512MB (128MB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 64GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,26)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 64GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 64GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)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

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 64GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 64GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 64GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 64GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Battery capacity4000 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy24 hours (1 day)4.8 hours
Standby528 hours (22 days)476 hours (19.8 days)

➕ Other features

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 64GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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: Gold, Silver, Gray, Brown
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Emotion 4.0 UI
• Metallic body
• Sony sensor camera
• Fingerprint sensor
• Fast battery charging: 37% in 30min
• nanoSim2 or microSD (shared slot)
• Colors: Azure, Orange, Red
• 2GB microSD included
• Wisepilot navigation
• PlayNow
• SE UX platform
• Sony Ericsson Timescape
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 64GB)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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