Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) vs ZTE X990 (Single-sim)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman vs ZTE X990 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 ZTE X990 X Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

02Points ZTE X990 (Single-sim) Compare Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

N/A

900
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!

18 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	vs	2 Advantages ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
+512MB (128MB available)156% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128MB (50MB available)
+Until 16GB microSD100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x240 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"
+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+VGA (640x480)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive Single touchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1200 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	900 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster	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	+95 grams (3.33 ounces)9% Lighter
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	vs	+11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)27% Thinner

9 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

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

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

FM (RDS)

+2 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	X990 (Single-sim)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16	ZTE X990 Single-sim
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	ZTE
Release date	6/1/2011	5/1/2010
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)	60.8 x 106.8 millimeters (2.39 x 4.2 in)
Weight	104 grams (3.64 ounces)	95 grams (3.33 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~27.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	320x240 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)	ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
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)	ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
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)	ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
RAM memory	256MB	feature not registered
Internal storage	512MB (128MB available)	128MB (50MB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
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	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800
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
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 X990 (Single-sim)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	QCIF (176x144)
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
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)	ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
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 X990 (Single-sim)
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, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
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	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	Not supported
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)	ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.8 hours	8 hours
Standby	476 hours (19.8 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
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☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)	ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
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