LG Optimus L9 (P768) vs Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus L9 vs Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/11/2020 4:50 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 7:55 AM

Compare Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman X LG Optimus L9 (P768) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2150
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) Compare LG Optimus L9 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 L9 (P768)

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29 Advantages LG Optimus L9 (P768)	vs	2 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)100% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB
+4GB (2.68GB available)20 times 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
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)65% Thinner	vs	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+540x960 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+234 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	192 PPI
+4.7"57% Larger screen	vs	3"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.1 Eclair
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G 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.	vs	Single
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2150 mAh79% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
125 grams (4.38 ounces)	vs	+104 grams (3.64 ounces)20% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

13 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body

16 million

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Compass

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

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus L9 (P768)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Other model names	LG Optimus L9 P768, LG P768, LG L9	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International)	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	LG	Sony Ericsson
Release date	12/1/2012, Announced: 10/1/2012	6/1/2011
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.2 x 131.9 millimeters (2.69 x 5.19 in)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)
Weight	125 grams (4.38 ounces)	104 grams (3.64 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	234 PPI	192 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	LG Optimus UI 3.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	256MB
Internal storage	4GB (2.68GB available) eMMC 4.41	512MB (128MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	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	21/5.76 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 850/900/2100	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, HSUPA, HSPA+	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 L9 (P768)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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 L9 (P768)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Mobile sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	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) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	2150 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	4.8 hours
Standby	798 hours (33.3 days)	476 hours (19.8 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
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	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black • QMemo, QTranslator • Java framework	• Colors: Azure, Orange, Red • 2GB microSD included • Wisepilot navigation • PlayNow • SE UX platform • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	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