Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) vs Nokia 5230 (RM-588)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman vs Nokia 5230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/11/2020 4:50 PM, updated: 3/10/2023 8:53 AM

Compare Nokia 5230 X Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Nokia 5230 (RM-588) Compare Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
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!

14 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	vs	5 Advantages Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
+600MHz 32bit Single-core38% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	434MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+512MB (128MB available)83% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (70MB available)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	115 grams (4.03 ounces)
+15 millimeters (0.59 inches)3% Thinner	vs	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.	vs	Resistive
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
320x480 pixels	vs	+360x640 pixels50% Higher resolution screen
192 PPI	vs	+229 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+3.2"7% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+1320 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

16 Common items in both devices

Until 16GB microSD / Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body

TFT LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

Single

+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
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Model	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	5230 (RM-588)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16	Nokia 5230-2, Nokia RM-588
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Nokia
Release date	6/1/2011	11/10/2009, Announced: 8/10/2009
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)	51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)
Weight	104 grams (3.64 ounces)	115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	360x640 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	229 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	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Series 60 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 434MHz ARM11 (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)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
RAM memory	256MB	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	512MB (128MB available)	256MB (70MB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
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	3.6 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, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
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
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
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)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
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)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
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, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
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	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1320 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.8 hours	4.3 hours
Standby	476 hours (19.8 days)	458 hours (19.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-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, 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, White • 4GB microSD included • Handwriting recognition on screen Nokia Maps 3.0 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.01W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.08W/kg (head)