Microsoft Kin Two vs Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Kin Two 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 Microsoft Kin Two 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.4"
TFT

320x480

8
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1390
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) Compare Microsoft Kin Two X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Kin Two

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 Microsoft Kin Two	vs	7 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
+8GB63 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (128MB available)
+3.4"13% 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
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+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
+1390 mAh16% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
Not supported	vs	+Until 16GB microSDAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
133 grams (4.66 ounces)	vs	+104 grams (3.64 ounces)28% Lighter
16.3 millimeters (0.64 inches)	vs	+15 millimeters (0.59 inches)9% Thinner
170 PPI	vs	+192 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
10 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use
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

20 Common items in both devices

600MHz 32bit Single-core

256MB LPDDR / 256MB

TFT LCD

16 million

320x480 pixels

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

+13 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Microsoft Kin Two	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Kin Two	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Other model names	Microsoft Kin Two GSM	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Microsoft	Sony Ericsson
Release date	5/1/2010	6/1/2011
Depth	16.3 millimeters (0.64 inches)	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.3 x 115.1 millimeters (2.57 x 4.53 in)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)
Weight	133 grams (4.66 ounces)	104 grams (3.64 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Microsoft Kin Two	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.4" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.8% (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)	170 PPI	192 PPI
Colors	16 million	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
	Microsoft Kin Two	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
System version	Proprietary OS	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Kin Two	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Kin Two	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	256MB
Internal storage	8GB	512MB (128MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 16GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Kin Two	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	7.2/2 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, HSUPA	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
	Microsoft Kin Two	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 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	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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
	Microsoft Kin Two	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
	Microsoft Kin Two	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Kin Two	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	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Kin Two	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Kin Two	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	1390 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	4.8 hours
Standby	232 hours (9.7 days)	476 hours (19.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Kin Two	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, 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	WAP, HTML	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • MS Office viewer • Facebook, Twitter Java framework	• Colors: Azure, Orange, Red • 2GB microSD included • Wisepilot navigation • PlayNow • SE UX platform • Sony Ericsson Timescape Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Kin Two	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