Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10i)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini 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 Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini X Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10i) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.55"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Non 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!

8 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	vs	4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10i)
+15 millimeters (0.59 inches)7% Thinner	vs	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+192 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	157 PPI
+3"18% Larger screen	vs	2.55"
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1200 mAh26% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	950 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
104 grams (3.64 ounces)	vs	+88 grams (3.08 ounces)18% Lighter
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% 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

25 Common items in both devices

600MHz 32bit Single-core

256MB

256MB (128MB available)

Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10i)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia X8 (E15a)	Xperia X10 mini (E10i)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 E15, SE Shakira	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 E10i, Sony Ericsson E10i
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Sony Ericsson
Release date	9/29/2010	5/1/2010
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)	50 x 83 millimeters (1.97 x 3.27 in)
Weight	104 grams (3.64 ounces)	88 grams (3.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10i)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	2.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~48.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	157 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10i)
System version	Android 1.6 Donut	Android 1.6 Donut
Firmware update	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 2.1 Eclair
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10i)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227
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)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10i)
RAM memory	256MB	256MB
Internal storage	256MB (128MB available)	256MB (128MB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10i)
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, 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 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, 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)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10i)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 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	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection
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)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10i)
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)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10i)
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.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10i)
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)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10i)
Sensors	Accelerometer ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10i)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	950 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.7 hours	3.5 hours
Standby	476 hours (19.8 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10i)
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: Gold, Pearl White, Black, Pink, Lime, Red, Silver • 2GB microSD included • Touch focus • SE UX platform • SE Timescape • SE PlayNow • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10i)
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