Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) vs Microsoft Kin One

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman vs Microsoft Kin One 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 Microsoft Kin One X Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Microsoft Kin One Compare Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

320x240

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1240
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!

9 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	vs	8 Advantages Microsoft Kin One
+Until 16GB microSDAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
+15 millimeters (0.59 inches)27% Thinner	vs	19.1 millimeters (0.75 inches)
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x240 pixels
+192 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	154 PPI
+3"15% Larger screen	vs	2.6"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
512MB (128MB available)	vs	+4GB31 times More internal storage for applications and files
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% 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
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	+1240 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

20 Common items in both devices

600MHz 32bit Single-core

256MB / 256MB LPDDR

TFT LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

3G HSUPA

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Microsoft Kin One
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Model	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Kin One
Other model names	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16	Microsoft Kin ONE GSM
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Microsoft
Release date	6/1/2011	5/1/2010
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	19.1 millimeters (0.75 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)	63.5 x 82.6 millimeters (2.5 x 3.25 in)
Weight	104 grams (3.64 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Microsoft Kin One
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~39.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	154 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Microsoft Kin One
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Microsoft Kin One
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Microsoft Kin One
RAM memory	256MB	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	512MB (128MB available)	4GB
External storage	Until 16GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Microsoft Kin One
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	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)	Microsoft Kin One
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 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	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Microsoft Kin One
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)	Microsoft Kin One
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Microsoft Kin One
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	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Microsoft Kin One
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Microsoft Kin One
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1240 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.8 hours	5 hours
Standby	476 hours (19.8 days)	200 hours (8.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Microsoft Kin One
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, 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	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Azure, Orange, Red • 2GB microSD included • Wisepilot navigation • PlayNow • SE UX platform • Sony Ericsson Timescape Java framework	• Colors: Black • MS Office viewer • Facebook, Twitter Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Microsoft Kin One
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