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Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini X Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) 02Points
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
28Points Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) Compare Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman X
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)

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W8 Walkman (E16a)} 2 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) vs Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs112 grams (3.92 ounces)
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)100%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (128MB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)103 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSDvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)52%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
192 PPIvs+233 PPI21%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+4"33%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
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+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.1 Eclairvs+Android 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100%
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+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1500 mAh25%
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
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

14 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
3G HSUPA
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Compass
+7 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)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
ModelSony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
Other model namesSony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16Galaxy S III mini NFC 16GB GT-i8190
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSony EricssonSamsung
Release date6/1/201111/1/2012
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)
Weight104 grams (3.64 ounces)112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)192 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM722732bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8420 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
RAM memory256MB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (128MB available)16GB (13GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 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 supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.8 hours7 hours
Standby476 hours (19.8 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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: White, Blue
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 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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