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Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) vs Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman vs Blu Tank 4.5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Tank 4.5 X Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) 02Points
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1760
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)

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W8 Walkman (E16a)} 2 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) vs Tank 4.5 (W100)} 24 Advantages Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)31%
Lighter
vs136 grams (4.76 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core100%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+512MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (128MB available)vs+4GB31 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSDvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)55%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
192 PPIvs+245 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+4.5"50%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+VGA (720x480)13%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.1 Eclairvs+Android 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
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+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1760 mAh47%
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
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+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
Accelerometer
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
ModelSony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Tank 4.5 (W100)
Other model namesSony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16BLU Tank 4.5 W100a, BLU Tank 4.5 W100i, Blu Tank45
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonBlu
Release date6/1/20112/1/2013
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)68.9 x 134 millimeters (2.71 x 5.28 in)
Weight104 grams (3.64 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)192 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM722732bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR SGX531
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
RAM memory256MB512MB
Internal storage512MB (128MB available)4GB
External storageUntil 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 850/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsVGA (720x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1760 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.8 hours15 hours
Standby476 hours (19.8 days)680 hours (28.3 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
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: Black, White
• Touch focus
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
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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