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Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) vs NGM Forward Next

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

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3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.7"
IGZO

720x1280

13
MP
1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? NGM Forward Next

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W8 Walkman (E16a)} 3 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) vs Forward Next} 25 Advantages NGM Forward Next
+Until 16GB microSDAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)39%
Lighter
vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+1GB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (128MB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)95 times
More internal storage for applications and files
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)74%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT-IGZOAdvantage
TFT-IGZO display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
192 PPIvs+312 PPI63%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+4.7"57%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 13MP3 times
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+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.1 Eclairvs+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
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+2200 mAh83%
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)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Compass
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+6 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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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)NGM Forward Next
 
ModelSony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Forward Next
Other model namesSony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16New Generation Mobile NGM Forward Next Dual Sim
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonNGM
Release date6/1/20115/1/2014
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)66.2 x 139.8 millimeters (2.61 x 5.5 in)
Weight104 grams (3.64 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)NGM Forward Next
Display typeTFT LCDTFT-IGZO
Screen size3" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)192 PPI312 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)NGM Forward Next
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)NGM Forward Next
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM722732bit: MediaTek MT6592
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200ARM Mali-450 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)NGM Forward Next
RAM memory256MB1GB
Internal storage512MB (128MB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)NGM Forward Next
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)NGM Forward Next
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
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 supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
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)NGM Forward Next
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
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)NGM Forward Next
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)NGM Forward Next
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)NGM Forward Next
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)NGM Forward Next
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.8 hours17.8 hours
Standby476 hours (19.8 days)570 hours (23.8 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)NGM Forward Next
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
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: White
• Rotate camera
• DTS Sound
• Asphalt 7 Freemium, Kingdoms and Lords Freemium, Little big city Full
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)NGM Forward Next
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.05W/kg (body)
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