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Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) vs Quantum Go (3G 16GB)

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

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Compare Quantum Go X Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) 03Points
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Quantum Go (3G 16GB)

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W8 Walkman (E16a)} 3 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) vs Go (3G 16GB)} 29 Advantages Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs115 grams (4.03 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+2GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (128MB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)79 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSDvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+6.5 millimeters (0.26 inches)131%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
192 PPIvs+294 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+5"67%
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+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.1 Eclairvs+Android 5.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times
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+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+2300 mAh92%
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)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
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
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

11 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+4 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)Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
ModelSony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
Other model namesSony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16Positivo Quantum Go 1 3G, Quantum Go Dual Chip
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSony EricssonQuantum
Release date6/1/20119/1/2015
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)6.5 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)71.5 x 145.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.74 in)
Weight104 grams (3.64 ounces)115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)192 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM722732bit: MediaTek MT6592M
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200ARM Mali-450 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
RAM memory256MB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512MB (128MB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps42/5.76 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 850/1900/2100
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)Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
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 supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
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)Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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)Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
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)Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.8 hoursfeature not registered
Standby476 hours (19.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
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, HTML5
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: Steel Gray, Champagne Gold
• Back camera up to 24MP interpolated
• Dongle Play DTVi
• Duo Case
• Quantum Screen Flash
• Quantum DashCam
• Quantum Energy Saver

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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