Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) vs Xiaomi 15 (China 1TB/16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman vs Xiaomi 15 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/20/2025 6:05 PM, updated: 5/20/2025 6:20 PM

Compare Xiaomi 15 X Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

40Points Xiaomi 15 (China 1TB/16GB) Compare Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.36"
AMOLED

1200x2670

50
MP

32mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

5400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 15 (China 1TB/16GB)

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!

5 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	vs	40 Advantages Xiaomi 15 (China 1TB/16GB)
+Until 16GB microSDAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)85% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+4.32GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)13 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB	vs	+16GB LPDDR5X63 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (128MB available)	vs	+1TB (964GB available)7711 times More internal storage for applications and files
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)79% Thinner
Plastic body	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+68 billion4249 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+1200x2670 pixels20 times Higher resolution screen
192 PPI	vs	+460 PPI140% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+6.36"112% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 50MP47 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 32MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)107 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.1 Eclair	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps416 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+5400 mAh4 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+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 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+6.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 6.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

7 Common items in both devices

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Compass

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS

Scratch-resistant glass / Dragon Crystal Glass

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Xiaomi 15 (China 1TB/16GB)
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Model	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Xiaomi 15 (China 1TB/16GB)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16	Xiaomi 15 24129PN74C
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	China
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Xiaomi
Release date	6/1/2011	10/29/2024
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)	71.2 x 152.3 millimeters (2.8 x 6 in)
Weight	104 grams (3.64 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Xiaomi 15 (China 1TB/16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	LTPO AMOLED
Screen size	3" inches	6.36" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~90% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	1200x2670 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	460 PPI
Colors	16 million	68 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Dragon Crystal Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	3200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 300Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Xiaomi 15 (China 1TB/16GB)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 15
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	HyperOS 2
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Xiaomi 15 (China 1TB/16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.32GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core) 6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 2534643 (v10) Geekbench: 9419 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Xiaomi 15 (China 1TB/16GB)
RAM memory	256MB	16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	512MB (128MB available)	1TB (964GB available) UFS 4.0
External storage	Until 16GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Xiaomi 15 (China 1TB/16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Xiaomi 15 (China 1TB/16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/2.060mm1/2.76"0.64µmPDAFOIS2.6x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/2.214mm115°1/2.76"0.64µm
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.31" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.2µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	8K@24/30fps (HDR) 4K@24/30/60fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG) 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps 720p@1920fps Leica Summilux
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Xiaomi 15 (China 1TB/16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	21mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.14" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Xiaomi 15 (China 1TB/16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Hi-Res
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	4 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Xiaomi 15 (China 1TB/16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	6.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Xiaomi 15 (China 1TB/16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Xiaomi 15 (China 1TB/16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	5400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	90W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3+ USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	4.8 hours	feature not registered
Standby	476 hours (19.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Xiaomi 15 (China 1TB/16GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
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, White, Green, Lilac, Liquid Silver • Xiaomi HyperAI
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Xiaomi 15 (China 1TB/16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)