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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 XL 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 Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) 34Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 XL X
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)

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Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)} 34 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs W8 Walkman (E16a)} 2 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR411 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB
+32GB (27GB available)215 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (128MB available)
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC12 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)85%
Thinner
vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels23 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+515 PPI168%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs192 PPI
+5.7"90%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 20.1MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+Triple LED flashAdvantage
The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
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.
vsSingle
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3340 mAh178%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
165 grams (5.78 ounces)vs+104 grams (3.64 ounces)59%
Lighter
1000000 apps (Windows Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Compass
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
ModelLumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL RM-1100, Microsoft CitymanSony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandMicrosoftSony Ericsson
Release date11/20/20156/1/2011
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)104 grams (3.64 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.7" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI192 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
System versionWindows 10 MobileAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4256MB
Internal storage32GB (27GB available)512MB (128MB available)
External storageUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkEMEA:
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
USA:
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashTriple LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not 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

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Battery capacity3340 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy19 hours4.8 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)476 hours (19.8 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics camera
• Qi Wireless charging
• Microsoft Continuum
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Azure, Orange, Red
• 2GB microSD included
• Wisepilot navigation
• PlayNow
• SE UX platform
• Sony Ericsson Timescape
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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