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Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) vs Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman vs Alcatel Idol 4S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Alcatel Idol 4S X Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) 03Points
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
30Points Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows) Compare Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman X
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)

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W8 Walkman (E16a)} 3 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) vs Idol 4S (Windows)} 30 Advantages Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)46%
Lighter
vs152 grams (5.32 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+4GB LPDDR315 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (128MB available)vs+64GB (54GB available)431 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSDvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)114%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels23 times
Higher resolution screen
192 PPIvs+534 PPI178%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+5.5"83%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 21MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+3000 mAh150%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Compass
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
ModelSony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Idol 4S (Windows)
Other model namesSony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16T-Mobile Alcatel 4S 6071W, Alcatel OT-6071w
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
USA
USA
BrandSony EricssonAlcatel
Release date6/1/201111/1/2016
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)75.4 x 153.9 millimeters (2.97 x 6.06 in)
Weight104 grams (3.64 ounces)152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)192 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassDragontrail Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairWindows 10 Mobile
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM722764bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
RAM memory256MB4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512MB (128MB available)64GB (54GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 12)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels21 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels5616x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.8 hours13.3 hours
Standby476 hours (19.8 days)420 hours (17.5 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Azure, Orange, Red
• 2GB microSD included
• Wisepilot navigation
• PlayNow
• SE UX platform
• Sony Ericsson Timescape
• Java framework
• Colors: Gold/black
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• LED notification (white light)
• 2.5D Glass back panel
• JBL earphones
• Hi-Fi 3.6W dual-stereo
• Front camera: Wide Angle 84°
• Reversible phone
• VR goggles compatible

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.06W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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