Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a) vs LG Optimus V (VM670)

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

2/18/2013 8:00 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:24 PM

Compare LG Optimus V X Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

08Points LG Optimus V (VM670) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus V (VM670)

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	8 Advantages LG Optimus V (VM670)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)25% Lighter	vs	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+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 Mbps46 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 0.153 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage 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
256MB	vs	+512MB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	vs	+13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)14% Thinner
3"	vs	+3.2"7% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Android 2.1 Eclair	vs	+Android 2.2.2 FroyoAdvantage Android 2.2.2 Froyo is newer and safer
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
1200 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

21 Common items in both devices

600MHz 32bit Single-core

256MB (128MB available) / 512MB (140MB available)

TFT LCD

16 million

320x480 pixels

(back) 3.1MP

Only digital zoom

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	LG Optimus V (VM670)
Change model
Model	Xperia X8 (E15a)	Optimus V (VM670)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 E15, SE Shakira	Virgin LG Optimus V VM670, LG VM670 for Virgin Mobile
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	LG
Release date	9/29/2010	2/1/2011
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)	58.9 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)
Weight	104 grams (3.64 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	LG Optimus V (VM670)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~45.6% (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	16 million
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 Optimus V (VM670)
System version	Android 1.6 Donut	Android 2.2.2 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 2.1 Eclair	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	LG Optimus V (VM670)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 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)	LG Optimus V (VM670)
RAM memory	256MB	512MB
Internal storage	256MB (128MB available)	512MB (140MB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	LG Optimus V (VM670)
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	0.153 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)	LG Optimus V (VM670)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 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	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)	LG Optimus V (VM670)
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)	LG Optimus V (VM670)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	LG Optimus V (VM670)
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 [wifi3] (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)	LG Optimus V (VM670)
Sensors	Accelerometer ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	LG Optimus V (VM670)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) LGIP-400N
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1500 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)	200 hours (8.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	LG Optimus V (VM670)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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 • 2GB microSD included • LG 3Way Sync • HAC (M4/T4) • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	LG Optimus V (VM670)
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