Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a) vs LG GU285

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 vs LG GU285 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/6/2014 7:23 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:24 PM

Compare LG GU285 X Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

03Points LG GU285 Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2"
TFT

176x220

1.3
MP

0.3mp

N/A

900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)

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 Xperia X8 (E15a)	vs	3 Advantages LG GU285
+256MB (128MB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	20MB
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 8GB microSD
+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
+320x480 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	176x220 pixels
+192 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	141 PPI
+3"50% Larger screen	vs	2"
+(back) 3.1MP140% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 1.3MP
+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	3G UMTS
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps
+Capacitive Single touchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, ANT+Advantage 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
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	vs	+14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)1% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video

10 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)

+3 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	LG GU285
Change model
Model	Xperia X8 (E15a)	LG GU285
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 E15, SE Shakira	LG GU285g, LG GU285f, LG GU280
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	LG
Release date	9/29/2010	10/1/2009
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)	45.7 x 96 millimeters (1.8 x 3.78 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)	LG GU285
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	176x220 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	141 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)	LG GU285
System version	Android 1.6 Donut	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	Android 2.1 Eclair	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	LG GU285
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)	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 Xperia X8 (E15a)	LG GU285
RAM memory	256MB	feature not registered
Internal storage	256MB (128MB available)	20MB
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 8GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	LG GU285
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	0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 2100 - GU285g: 850/1900 - GU285f: 850/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS
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)	LG GU285
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	QCIF (176x144) 15 fps
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	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
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 Xperia X8 (E15a)	LG GU285
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
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)	LG GU285
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	LG GU285
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)	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	LG GU285
Sensors	Accelerometer ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	LG GU285
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	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	5.7 hours	5 hours
Standby	476 hours (19.8 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	LG GU285
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	WAP, HTML
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, White on red, White on pink, Light Silver • Teleca Obigo Q7 browser Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	LG GU285
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.71W/kg (head), 0.39W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered