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Motorola Electrify M (XT905) vs Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Electrify M 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 Motorola Electrify M (XT905) 30Points
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) Compare Motorola Electrify M X
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Electrify M (XT905)

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!

Electrify M (XT905)} 30 Advantages Motorola Electrify M (XT905) vs W8 Walkman (E16a)} 3 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB
+8GB (5GB available)39 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (128MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD
+8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)73%
Thinner
vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+Super AMOLED AdvancedAdvantage
Super AMOLED Advanced display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+540x960 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+256 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs192 PPI
+4.3"43%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.1 Eclair
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2000 mAh67%
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 [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] 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
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
111 grams (3.89 ounces)vs+104 grams (3.64 ounces)7%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (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

11 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Compass
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
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ModelElectrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Other model namesMotorola Electrify M XT905 for US Cellular, Scorpion MiniSony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandMotorolaSony Ericsson
Release date11/8/20126/1/2011
Depth8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)61.5 x 123.2 millimeters (2.42 x 4.85 in)54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)
Weight111 grams (3.89 ounces)104 grams (3.64 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Display typeSuper AMOLED AdvancedTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI192 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM896032bit: Qualcomm MSM7227
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2256MB
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)512MB (128MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 700Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTEGPRS, 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

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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 focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot 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

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (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

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Battery capacity2000 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16.7 hours4.8 hours
Standby432 hours (18 days)476 hours (19.8 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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, Gray
• Splash-resistant DuPont KEVLAR housing
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Motorola SmartActions
• 3D stereo sound
• HAC (M4/T4)
• WiFi dual-band
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Azure, Orange, Red
• 2GB microSD included
• Wisepilot navigation
• PlayNow
• SE UX platform
• Sony Ericsson Timescape
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)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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