Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Sonic vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/11/2013 2:49 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:24 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 X Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a) Compare Huawei Sonic X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)

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!

10 Advantages Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)	vs	6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
+512MB (160MB available)25% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (128MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)26% Thinner	vs	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+3.5"17% Larger screen	vs	3"
+Android 2.3.3 GingerbreadAdvantage Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.1 Eclair
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1400 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
120 grams (4.2 ounces)	vs	+104 grams (3.64 ounces)15% Lighter
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
165 PPI	vs	+192 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

600MHz 32bit Single-core

256MB

TFT LCD

320x480 pixels

(back) 3.1MP

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Sonic (U8650 NFC)	Xperia X8 (E15a)
Other model names	Huawei Sonic U8650NFC-1, Huawei SonicNFC	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 E15, SE Shakira
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Huawei	Sony Ericsson
Release date	7/1/2011	9/29/2010
Depth	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	60.5 x 116.3 millimeters (2.38 x 4.58 in)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	104 grams (3.64 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	192 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 1.6 Donut
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.1 Eclair
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
RAM memory	256MB	256MB
Internal storage	512MB (160MB available)	256MB (128MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Not supported
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8.3 hours	5.7 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	476 hours (19.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • WiFi hotspot • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic Java framework	• Colors: Pink, Blue, White, Gray • 2GB microSD included • Wisepilot navigation • PlayNow • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Sony Ericsson UX platform Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Sonic (U8650 NFC)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered