Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) vs ZTE Warp (N860)

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

5/11/2020 4:50 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 2:51 PM

Compare ZTE Warp X Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

18Points ZTE Warp (N860) Compare Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Warp (N860)

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!

7 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	vs	18 Advantages ZTE Warp (N860)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)35% Lighter	vs	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core75% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB	vs	+512MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (128MB available)	vs	+4GB (3GB available)23 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD	vs	+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
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
192 PPI	vs	+217 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+4.3"43% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP56% 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
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Android 2.1 Eclair	vs	+Android 2.3.5 GingerbreadAdvantage Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread 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
1200 mAh	vs	+1600 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

14 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

Capacitive

Accelerometer

LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	ZTE Warp (N860)
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Model	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	Warp (N860)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16	Boost Mobile ZTE Warp N860, ZTE Warp 3G
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Sony Ericsson	ZTE
Release date	6/1/2011	11/4/2011
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)	69 x 130 millimeters (2.72 x 5.12 in)
Weight	104 grams (3.64 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	ZTE Warp (N860)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	ZTE Warp (N860)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	ZTE Warp (N860)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8655
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)	ZTE Warp (N860)
RAM memory	256MB	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (128MB available)	4GB (3GB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	ZTE Warp (N860)
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	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
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)	ZTE Warp (N860)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480)
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	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
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)	ZTE Warp (N860)
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)	ZTE Warp (N860)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	ZTE Warp (N860)
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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not 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)	ZTE Warp (N860)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	ZTE Warp (N860)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.8 hours	5 hours
Standby	476 hours (19.8 days)	225 hours (9.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	ZTE Warp (N860)
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
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 • 2GB microSD included Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	ZTE Warp (N860)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.59W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered