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Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) vs Blu R1 Plus (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman vs Blu R1 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu R1 Plus X Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) 04Points
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu R1 Plus (16GB)

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W8 Walkman (E16a)} 4 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) vs R1 Plus (16GB)} 30 Advantages Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)84%
Lighter
vs191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+2GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (128MB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)79 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSDvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)43%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
192 PPIvs+267 PPI39%
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) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection 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) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.1 Eclairvs+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
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+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+4000 mAh2 times
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
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

10 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+3 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
ModelSony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Other model namesSony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16Blu R1 Plus 2GB/16GB, Blu R1 Plus R0050UU, R0051UU
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
USA
USA
BrandSony EricssonBlu
Release date6/1/20114/1/2017
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)76.6 x 153 millimeters (3.02 x 6.02 in)
Weight104 grams (3.64 ounces)191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)192 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM722764bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
RAM memory256MB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512MB (128MB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 700/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,7,12,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.8 hours22 hours
Standby476 hours (19.8 days)650 hours (27.1 days)

โž• Other features

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Azure, Orange, Red
โ€ข 2GB microSD included
โ€ข Wisepilot navigation
โ€ข PlayNow
โ€ข SE UX platform
โ€ข Sony Ericsson Timescape
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Aluminum body
โ€ข 2.5D curved glass screen
โ€ข Screen protector included
โ€ข Silicon Case included

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
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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