Palm Pre (GSM) vs Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)

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Side by side comparison between Palm Pre vs Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/11/2020 4:50 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:01 AM

Compare Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman X Palm Pre (GSM) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) Compare Palm Pre 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 W8 Walkman (E16a)

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!

6 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM)	vs	13 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
+8GB63 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (128MB available)
+3.1"3% Larger screen	vs	3"
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+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
Not supported	vs	+Until 16GB microSDAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+104 grams (3.64 ounces)30% Lighter
16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)	vs	+15 millimeters (0.59 inches)13% Thinner
186 PPI	vs	+192 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
QCIF (176x144)	vs	+VGA (640x480)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)582 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	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAh	vs	+1200 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

17 Common items in both devices

600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)

256MB SDRAM / 256MB

Plastic body

TFT LCD

16 million

320x480 pixels

(back) 3.1MP

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📱 Model features
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pre (GSM)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Other model names	Palm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Palm	Sony Ericsson
Release date	10/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009	6/1/2011
Depth	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	104 grams (3.64 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.1" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.8% (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)	186 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	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
System version	Palm webOS 1.0	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	256MB
Internal storage	8GB	512MB (128MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 16GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Palm Pre (GSM)	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	3.6 Mbps	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G	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	Not supported	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	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
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (176x144)	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	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Palm Pre (GSM)	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
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Palm Pre (GSM)	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	GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP1	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	4.8 hours
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	476 hours (19.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Call control	Voice dialing, 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	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant Microsoft Office 2007 Java framework	• Colors: Azure, Orange, Red • 2GB microSD included • Wisepilot navigation • PlayNow • SE UX platform • Sony Ericsson Timescape Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Palm Pre (GSM)	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