Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) vs HTC Desire (A8181)

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

5/11/2020 4:50 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:54 PM

Compare HTC Desire X Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

18Points HTC Desire (A8181) Compare Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

576MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire (A8181)

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!

1 Advantage Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	vs	18 Advantages HTC Desire (A8181)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)30% Lighter	vs	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core75% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB	vs	+576MB LPDDR125% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (128MB available)	vs	+512MB (151MB available)18% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	vs	+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)26% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT Super LCDAdvantage TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
192 PPI	vs	+252 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+3.7"23% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP56% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.1 Eclair	vs	+Android 2.2.1 FroyoAdvantage Android 2.2.1 Froyo is newer and safer
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+1400 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Compass

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	HTC Desire (A8181)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Desire (A8181)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16	HTC Desire A8181, HTC Bravo
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	HTC
Release date	6/1/2011	3/31/2010
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)	60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)
Weight	104 grams (3.64 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	HTC Desire (A8181)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT Super LCD
Screen size	3" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	HTC Desire (A8181)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	HTC Desire (A8181)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	HTC Desire (A8181)
RAM memory	256MB	576MB LPDDR
Internal storage	512MB (128MB available)	512MB (151MB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	HTC Desire (A8181)
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	7.2/2 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	HTC Desire (A8181)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	HTC Desire (A8181)
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
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	HTC Desire (A8181)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	HTC Desire (A8181)
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	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	HTC Desire (A8181)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	HTC Desire (A8181)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.8 hours	6.5 hours
Standby	476 hours (19.8 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	HTC Desire (A8181)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Azure, Orange, Red • 2GB microSD included • Wisepilot navigation • PlayNow • SE UX platform • Sony Ericsson Timescape Java framework	• Colors: Black, Brown, Silver, White • Video recording at 720p only Android Froyo update • Optical mouse (Touchpad) • HTC Sense UI Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	HTC Desire (A8181)
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