Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a) vs Motorola FlipOut

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

5/25/2013 3:16 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:53 AM

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

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Motorola FlipOut Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1170
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	6 Advantages Motorola FlipOut
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
+15 millimeters (0.59 inches)13% Thinner	vs	17 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x240 pixels
+192 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	143 PPI
+3"7% Larger screen	vs	2.8"
+VGA (640x480)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	CIF (352x288)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1200 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1170 mAh
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
256MB	vs	+512MB LPDDR100% 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
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
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices

600MHz 32bit Single-core

Plastic body

TFT LCD

(back) 3.1MP

Only digital zoom

Android 2.1 Eclair

3G HSUPA

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Motorola FlipOut
Change model
Model	Xperia X8 (E15a)	Motorola FlipOut
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 E15, SE Shakira	Motorola FlipOut MB511, Motorola FlipOut ME511
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Motorola
Release date	9/29/2010	6/16/2010
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	17 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)	67 x 67 millimeters (2.64 x 2.64 in)
Weight	104 grams (3.64 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Motorola FlipOut
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	143 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	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Motorola FlipOut
System version	Android 1.6 Donut	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	Android 2.1 Eclair	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	MOTOBLUR UI 1.5
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Motorola FlipOut
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3410 (65nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Motorola FlipOut
RAM memory	256MB	512MB LPDDR
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)	Motorola FlipOut
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	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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	Not supported
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, HSUPA
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 FlipOut
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	CIF (352x288) 30 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	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 FlipOut
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 FlipOut
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Motorola FlipOut
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	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 FlipOut
Sensors	Accelerometer ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Motorola FlipOut
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1170 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.7 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	476 hours (19.8 days)	380 hours (15.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Motorola FlipOut
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, 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: White, Green, Red, Raspberry, Blue, Licorice, Saffron • 2GB microSD included • CrystalTalk Plus Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Motorola FlipOut
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