Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a) vs Motorola BackFlip (ME600)

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

5/25/2013 3:41 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:24 PM

Compare Motorola BackFlip X Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Motorola BackFlip (ME600) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
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!

10 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	vs	9 Advantages Motorola BackFlip (ME600)
+600MHz 32bit Single-core19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	528MHz 32bit Single-core
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)28% Lighter	vs	133 grams (4.66 ounces)
+15 millimeters (0.59 inches)2% Thinner	vs	15.3 millimeters (0.6 inches)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+192 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	186 PPI
+VGA (640x480)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+Android 2.1 EclairAdvantage Android 2.1 Eclair is newer and safer	vs	Android 1.5 Cupcake
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+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
256MB (128MB available)	vs	+512MB (256MB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
3"	vs	+3.1"3% 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
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
1200 mAh	vs	+1400 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

19 Common items in both devices

256MB / 256MB SDRAM

TFT LCD

320x480 pixels

Only digital zoom

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

Accelerometer

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Motorola BackFlip (ME600)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia X8 (E15a)	BackFlip (ME600)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 E15, SE Shakira	Motorola Enzo, Motorola Motus, Motorola ME600 BACKFLIP
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Motorola
Release date	9/29/2010	1/1/2010
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	15.3 millimeters (0.6 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)	53 x 108 millimeters (2.09 x 4.25 in)
Weight	104 grams (3.64 ounces)	133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Motorola BackFlip (ME600)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	186 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Motorola BackFlip (ME600)
System version	Android 1.6 Donut	Android 1.5 Cupcake
Firmware update	Android 2.1 Eclair	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Motorola BackFlip (ME600)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7200A
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 130
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Motorola BackFlip (ME600)
RAM memory	256MB	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	256MB (128MB available)	512MB (256MB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Motorola BackFlip (ME600)
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	7.2 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 850/900/1700/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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)	Motorola BackFlip (ME600)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240) 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	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
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)	Motorola BackFlip (ME600)
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)	Motorola BackFlip (ME600)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Motorola BackFlip (ME600)
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Motorola BackFlip (ME600)
Sensors	Accelerometer ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Motorola BackFlip (ME600)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1400 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)	315 hours (13.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Motorola BackFlip (ME600)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, 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	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Pink, Blue, White, Gray • 2GB microSD included • Wisepilot navigation • PlayNow • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Sony Ericsson UX platform Java framework	• Colors: Platinum Silver • 2GB microSD included • BackTrack touch panel • MOTOBLUR UI with Live Widgets Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Motorola BackFlip (ME600)
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