Nokia 6790 slide vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 6790 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/13/2013 11:51 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:24 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 X Nokia 6790 slide 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

20Points Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a) Compare Nokia 6790 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)

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!

2 Advantages Nokia 6790 slide	vs	20 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
128MB SDRAM	vs	+256MB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 8GB microSD	vs	+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
124 grams (4.34 ounces)	vs	+104 grams (3.64 ounces)19% Lighter
15.6 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+15 millimeters (0.59 inches)4% Thinner
320x240 pixels	vs	+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
167 PPI	vs	+192 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"	vs	+3"25% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+VGA (640x480)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive Single touchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2.5mm jack	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

10 Common items in both devices

256MB (120MB available) / 256MB (128MB available)

TFT LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Accelerometer

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

FM (RDS)

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 6790 slide	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	6790 slide	Xperia X8 (E15a)
Other model names	Nokia 6790 slide for Latin America	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 E15, SE Shakira
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Nokia	Sony Ericsson
Release date	7/21/2009	9/29/2010
Depth	15.6 millimeters (0.61 inches)	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	58 x 97.6 millimeters (2.28 x 3.84 in)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)
Weight	124 grams (4.34 ounces)	104 grams (3.64 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 6790 slide	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.4" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~31.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	167 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
	Nokia 6790 slide	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
System version	Symbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2	Android 1.6 Donut
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.1 Eclair
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 6790 slide	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Chipset	feature not registered	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 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
	Nokia 6790 slide	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	256MB
Internal storage	256MB (120MB available)	256MB (128MB available)
External storage	Until 8GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 6790 slide	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
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	3.6 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 850/1900	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	CSD, 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
	Nokia 6790 slide	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
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
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Not supported
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 6790 slide	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
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
	Nokia 6790 slide	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV9	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC, WMA9	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 6790 slide	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	2.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 6790 slide	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 6790 slide	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-4L	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	5.7 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	476 hours (19.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 6790 slide	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-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	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • QuickOffice, PDF Reader • Ovi Maps • Java framework	• Colors: Pink, Blue, White, Gray • 2GB microSD included • Wisepilot navigation • PlayNow • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Sony Ericsson UX platform • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 6790 slide	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
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