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LG C397 vs Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)

Side by side comparison between LG C397 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 LG C397 03Points
LG C397
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.3"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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16Points Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) Compare LG C397 X
Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)

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C397} 3 Advantages LG C397 vs W8 Walkman (E16a)} 16 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)26%
Thinner		vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+1500 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1200 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
416MHz 32bit Single-corevs+600MHz 32bit Single-core44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MBvs+256MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (64MB available)vs+512MB (128MB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
174 PPIvs+192 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.3"vs+3"30%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
QCIF (176x144)vs+VGA (640x480)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your 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
Until 16GB microSD
104 grams (3.64 ounces)
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
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📱 Model features

LG C397Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
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ModelLG C397Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Other model namesLG Dual chip C397, LG C397 Dual-sim, LG-C397 NeoSmartSony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandLGSony Ericsson
Release date3/1/20136/1/2011
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)59.6 x 110 millimeters (2.35 x 4.33 in)54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)
Weight104 grams (3.64 ounces)104 grams (3.64 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG C397Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.3" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~25% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)174 PPI192 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG C397Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG C397Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT625532bit: Qualcomm MSM7227
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 416MHz		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

LG C397Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
RAM memory128MB256MB
Internal storage256MB (64MB available)512MB (128MB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)		Until 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG C397Sony 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 / Upload0.236 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, 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

LG C397Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot 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

LG C397Sony 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

LG C397Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG C397Sony 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)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG C397Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG C397Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-44JN		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Battery capacity1500 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11 hours4.8 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)476 hours (19.8 days)

➕ Other features

LG C397Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Call controlVoice 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 browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• 2GB microSD included
• Opera Mini 7, Facebook
• Quick Memo
• LED notification
• English, Portuguese, Spanish
Java framework		• Colors: Azure, Orange, Red
• 2GB microSD included
• Wisepilot navigation
• PlayNow
• SE UX platform
• Sony Ericsson Timescape
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG C397Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.72W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)feature not registered
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