Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini 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 Xperia mini X Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

16Points Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a) Compare Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)

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!

1 Advantage Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	vs	16 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
+15 millimeters (0.59 inches)7% Thinner	vs	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core75% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB	vs	+512MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (128MB available)	vs	+1GB (320MB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
104 grams (3.64 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)5% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.1 Eclair	vs	+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

320x480 pixels

192 PPI

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Xperia mini (ST15a)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16	Sony Xperia mini ST15, Sony Ericsson Smultron
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Sony Ericsson
Release date	6/1/2011	8/1/2011
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)	52 x 88 millimeters (2.05 x 3.46 in)
Weight	104 grams (3.64 ounces)	99 grams (3.47 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 Xperia mini (ST15a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	3" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	192 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
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 Xperia mini (ST15a)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
RAM memory	256MB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	512MB (128MB available)	1GB (320MB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
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	7.2/5.76 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 850/1900/2100
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 Xperia mini (ST15a)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720)
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
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)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
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)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
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	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.8 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	476 hours (19.8 days)	320 hours (13.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, 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, Pink, Blue, White • 2GB microSD included • Sony Ericsson UX platform • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Sony Ericsson PlayNow • Wi-Fi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.78W/kg (head)