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Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16i) vs Nokia Asha 502

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman vs Nokia Asha 502 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Asha 502 X Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16i) 13Points
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3"
TFT

240x320

5
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1010
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16i)

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W8 Walkman (E16i)} 13 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16i) vs Asha 502} 11 Advantages Nokia Asha 502
+256MB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB
+512MB (128MB available)25 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs5MB
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+192 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs133 PPI
+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1200 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1010 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Until 16GB microSDvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
104 grams (3.64 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)4%
Lighter
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)35%
Thinner
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same 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
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

12 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
3"
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16i)Nokia Asha 502
 
ModelSony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16i)Asha 502
Other model namesSony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16Nokia Asha 502 Dual-sim
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSony EricssonNokia
Release date6/1/201111/1/2013
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)59.5 x 99.6 millimeters (2.34 x 3.92 in)
Weight104 grams (3.64 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16i)Nokia Asha 502
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~47% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)192 PPI133 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16i)Nokia Asha 502
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16i)Nokia Asha 502
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM722732bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16i)Nokia Asha 502
RAM memory256MB64MB
Internal storage512MB (128MB available)5MB
External storageUntil 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16i)Nokia Asha 502
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16i)Nokia Asha 502
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
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 supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
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 (E16i)Nokia Asha 502
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 (E16i)Nokia Asha 502
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16i)Nokia Asha 502
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16i)Nokia Asha 502
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16i)Nokia Asha 502
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5A
Battery capacity1200 mAh1010 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.8 hours13.7 hours
Standby476 hours (19.8 days)576 hours (24 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16i)Nokia Asha 502
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
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: Red, Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black
• 4GB microSD included
• Nokia Life
• Support WhatsApp and eBuddy IM
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16i)Nokia Asha 502
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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