Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) vs Nokia 9300i

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman vs Nokia 9300i phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/11/2020 4:50 PM, updated: 2/18/2023 7:56 AM

Compare Nokia 9300i X Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

01Point Nokia 9300i Compare Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

640x200

N/A

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1100
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!

22 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	vs	1 Advantage Nokia 9300i
+600MHz 32bit Single-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	150MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	64MB SDRAM
+512MB (128MB available)60% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128MB (80MB available)
+Until 16GB microSD7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 2GB MMC
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)65% Lighter	vs	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+15 millimeters (0.59 inches)40% Thinner	vs	21 millimeters (0.83 inches)
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+320x480 pixels20% Higher resolution screen	vs	640x200 pixels
+192 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	168 PPI
+(back) 3.1MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+VGA (640x480)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+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	2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive Single touchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1200 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1100 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	1.2
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
3"	vs	+4"33% Larger screen

8 Common items in both devices

Plastic body

TFT LCD

LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

802.11 b/g [wifi3]

MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 proprietary connector

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Nokia 9300i
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Model	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Nokia 9300i
Other model names	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16	Nokia 9300i Communicator, Nokia 9300i WiFi
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Nokia
Release date	6/1/2011	3/1/2006
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	21 millimeters (0.83 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)	51 x 132 millimeters (2.01 x 5.2 in)
Weight	104 grams (3.64 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Nokia 9300i
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~43.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	640x200 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	168 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	Extra display: LCD 128x128
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Nokia 9300i
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Symbian 7.0 S80 2nd Edition
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Series 80 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Nokia 9300i
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1510
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 150MHz ARM925T (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 9300i
RAM memory	256MB	64MB SDRAM
Internal storage	512MB (128MB available)	128MB (80MB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 2GB MMC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Nokia 9300i
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	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	Not supported
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
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 9300i
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Not supported
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	Not supported
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 9300i
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 9300i
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.263, 3GP
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Nokia 9300i
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	1.2
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Nokia 9300i
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Nokia 9300i
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BP-6M
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.8 hours	8 hours
Standby	476 hours (19.8 days)	230 hours (9.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Nokia 9300i
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, 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
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: Silver • Java games • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Nokia 9300i
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.21W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.29W/kg (head)