Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a) vs HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 vs HTC Wildfire S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/8/2012 8:03 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:24 PM

Compare HTC Wildfire S X Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

13Points HTC Wildfire S (CDMA) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)

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 Xperia X8 (E15a)	vs	13 Advantages HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	105 grams (3.68 ounces)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+192 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+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
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
256MB	vs	+512MB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (128MB available)	vs	+512MB (150MB available)17% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	vs	+14.15 millimeters (0.56 inches)6% Thinner
3"	vs	+3.2"7% 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
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
1200 mAh	vs	+1230 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster

18 Common items in both devices

600MHz 32bit Single-core

TFT LCD

320x480 pixels

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

Capacitive

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia X8 (E15a)	Wildfire S (CDMA)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 E15, SE Shakira	HTC Wildfire S CDMA US Cellular, HTC Marvel C
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	HTC
Release date	9/29/2010	10/1/2011
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	14.15 millimeters (0.56 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)	57.8 x 99.9 millimeters (2.28 x 3.93 in)
Weight	104 grams (3.64 ounces)	105 grams (3.68 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	180 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 Xperia X8 (E15a)	HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
System version	Android 1.6 Donut	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7627
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
RAM memory	256MB	512MB
Internal storage	256MB (128MB available)	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	Not supported
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	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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 Xperia X8 (E15a)	HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
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) 24 fps
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	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection
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 Xperia X8 (E15a)	HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
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 Xperia X8 (E15a)	HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, Xvid
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
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	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
Sensors	Accelerometer ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BD29100
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1230 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.7 hours	5.8 hours
Standby	476 hours (19.8 days)	570 hours (23.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
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: Pink, Blue, White, Gray • 2GB microSD included • Wisepilot navigation • PlayNow • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Sony Ericsson UX platform Java framework	• Colors: Black, Silver, Brown, Lilac • HTC Sense 2.1A UI • HTC Caller ID Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
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