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Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) vs Sony Xperia E (C1504)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia E X Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) 04Points
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1530
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia E (C1504)

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W8 Walkman (E16a)} 4 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) vs Xperia E (C1504)} 16 Advantages Sony Xperia E (C1504)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)12%
Lighter
vs116 grams (4.06 ounces)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+192 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)75%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+512MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (128MB available)vs+4GB (2GB available)15 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+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)36%
Thinner
3"vs+3.5"17%
Larger screen
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
Android 2.1 Eclairvs+Android 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1530 mAh28%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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 supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
TFT LCD
320x480 pixels
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
VGA (640x480)
3G HSUPA
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
ModelSony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Xperia E (C1504)
Other model namesSony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16Sony Xperia E C1504, Sony Nanhu SS
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
USA
USA
BrandSony EricssonSony
Release date6/1/20111/1/2013
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)61.8 x 113.5 millimeters (2.43 x 4.47 in)
Weight104 grams (3.64 ounces)116 grams (4.06 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)192 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM722732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1153 (v3)

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
RAM memory256MB512MB LPDDR
Internal storage512MB (128MB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 850/1900/2100C1505 model:
UMTS 900/2100
C1504 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
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)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
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)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1530 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.8 hours6.3 hours
Standby476 hours (19.8 days)530 hours (22.1 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
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: Black, Pink, White
• Sony xLOUD
• 3D surround sound
• HD Voice
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
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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