LG Optimus L3 (E400) vs Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus L3 vs Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/11/2020 4:50 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:54 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman X LG Optimus L3 (E400) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) Compare LG Optimus L3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus L3 (E400)

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12 Advantages LG Optimus L3 (E400)	vs	8 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
+800MHz 32bit Single-core33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+384MB50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB
+1GB (150MB available)17% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (128MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD
+11.85 millimeters (0.47 inches)27% Thinner	vs	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+3.2"7% Larger screen	vs	3"
+Android 2.3.6 GingerbreadAdvantage Android 2.3.6 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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh25% 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]
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
119 grams (4.17 ounces)	vs	+104 grams (3.64 ounces)14% Lighter
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
125 PPI	vs	+192 PPI54% 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
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage 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

14 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

(back) 3.1MP

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus L3 (E400)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus L3 (E400)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Other model names	LG Optimus L3 Single-Sim, LGE400, LG-E400	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	LG	Sony Ericsson
Release date	2/21/2012	6/1/2011
Depth	11.85 millimeters (0.47 inches)	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.6 x 102.6 millimeters (2.43 x 4.04 in)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)
Weight	119 grams (4.17 ounces)	104 grams (3.64 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus L3 (E400)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	125 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
	LG Optimus L3 (E400)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
System version	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus L3 (E400)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7225A	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (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
	LG Optimus L3 (E400)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
RAM memory	384MB	256MB
Internal storage	1GB (150MB available)	512MB (128MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus L3 (E400)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
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	3.6 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	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
	LG Optimus L3 (E400)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 24 fps	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
	LG Optimus L3 (E400)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
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
	LG Optimus L3 (E400)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus L3 (E400)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + 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	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus L3 (E400)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus L3 (E400)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	4.8 hours
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	476 hours (19.8 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus L3 (E400)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Call control	Voice recorder	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, White • LG Optimus UI • DLNA • LG SmartShare • Java framework	• Colors: Azure, Orange, Red • 2GB microSD included • Wisepilot navigation • PlayNow • SE UX platform • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus L3 (E400)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
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