Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) vs Sony Ericsson W705

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman vs Sony Ericsson W705 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/11/2020 4:50 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:54 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson W705 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 Sony Ericsson W705 Compare Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

0mp

N/A

950
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 Sony Ericsson W705
+Until 16GB microSD100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 8GB Memory Stick micro M2
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+192 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	167 PPI
+3"25% Larger screen	vs	2.4"
+VGA (640x480)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+Capacitive Single touchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1200 mAh26% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	950 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+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	2.0 + A2DP
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
104 grams (3.64 ounces)	vs	+98 grams (3.43 ounces)6% Lighter
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	vs	+14.3 millimeters (0.56 inches)5% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video

13 Common items in both devices

512MB (128MB available) / 120MB

TFT LCD

(back) 3.1MP

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Accelerometer

+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Sony Ericsson W705
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Model	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Sony Ericsson W705
Other model names	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16	Orange Sony Ericsson W705u with UMA, SE W705i, SE W705a
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Sony Ericsson
Release date	6/1/2011	3/4/2009
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	14.3 millimeters (0.56 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)	47.5 x 95 millimeters (1.87 x 3.74 in)
Weight	104 grams (3.64 ounces)	98 grams (3.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Sony Ericsson W705
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~39.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	167 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Sony Ericsson W705
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Sony Ericsson W705
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227	feature not registered
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 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)	Sony Ericsson W705
RAM memory	256MB	feature not registered
Internal storage	512MB (128MB available)	120MB
External storage	Until 16GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 8GB Memory Stick micro M2 (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Sony Ericsson W705
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	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)	Sony Ericsson W705
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Supported
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
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	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Sony Ericsson W705
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1x1 pixels
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)	Sony Ericsson W705
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, 3GP
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Sony Ericsson W705
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	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Sony Ericsson W705
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Sony Ericsson W705
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	950 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.8 hours	4 hours
Standby	476 hours (19.8 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Sony Ericsson W705
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	feature not registered
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: Passionate Red, Luxury Silver • 4GB memory card included • DLNA • Walkman 3.0 • SensMe Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Sony Ericsson W705
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered