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Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) vs Sony Ericsson W380a

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Surface RT vs Sony Ericsson W380 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson W380 X Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) 20Points
10.6"
TFT

768x1366

1
MP

1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

4120
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
1.9"
TFT

176x220

1.3
MP
N/A
930
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)

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Surface RT (32GB)} 20 Advantages Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) vs W380a} 6 Advantages Sony Ericsson W380a
+1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)9 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs125MHz 32bit Single-core
+32GB (15GB available)1096 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs14MB
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 4GB Memory Stick micro M2
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)70%
Thinner
vs16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+768x1366 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
vs176x220 pixels
+10.6"5 times
Larger screen
vs1.9"
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+(front) 1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+190000 apps (Windows Store)18999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4120 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs930 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
680 grams (23.8 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)6 times
Lighter
(back) 1MPvs+(back) 1.3MP42%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+2G EDGEAdvantage
The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(2G EDGE) 0.236 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

4 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
148 PPI
Only digital zoom
USB 2.0 / USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Sony Ericsson W380a
ModelSurface RT (32GB)Sony Ericsson W380a
Other model namesTablet Microsoft Surface RT 1Sony Ericsson W380, Sony W380a
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandMicrosoftSony Ericsson
Release date10/26/20123/1/2008
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)172 x 274.6 millimeters (6.77 x 10.81 in)49 x 92 millimeters (1.93 x 3.62 in)
Weight680 grams (23.8 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Sony Ericsson W380a
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size10.6" inches1.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~25.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1366 pixels176x220 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)148 PPI148 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Sony Ericsson W380a
System versionWindows RT 8.0Proprietary OS
Firmware updateWindows RT 8.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Sony Ericsson W380a
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)32bit
CPUPenta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 125MHz ARM9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)Browsermark: 73180 (v1)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Sony Ericsson W380a
RAM memory2GB LPDDR2feature not registered
Internal storage32GB (15GB available)
SSD
14MB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 4GB Memory Stick micro M2
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Sony Ericsson W380a
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered0.236 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedTri-Band 850/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Sony Ericsson W380a
Back camera (main camera)1 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x720 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsNot supported
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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Sony Ericsson W380a
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)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 Surface RT (32GB)Sony Ericsson W380a
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Sony Ericsson W380a
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Sony Ericsson W380a
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Sony Ericsson W380a
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
P21GK3
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BST-39
Battery capacity4120 mAh930 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours7 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Sony Ericsson W380a
Call controlNot supportedVoice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Dark Titanium
• Optional Touch Cover with keyboard
• WiFi Direct
• Microsoft Office 2013 RT
• Colors: Purple, Gray, Black Champagne, Black Orange
• Memory Stick M2 512MB included
• Walkman player
• TrackID music recognition
• Access NetFront 3.3 Browser
• Second external OLED mono display 128x36 pixels
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Sony Ericsson W380a
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.65W/kg (head)
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