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Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a) vs ZTE Grand S (3G)

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

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Compare ZTE Grand S X Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a) 03Points
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1780
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Grand S (3G)

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Xperia X8 (E15a)} 3 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a) vs Grand S (3G)} 30 Advantages ZTE Grand S (3G)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs110 grams (3.85 ounces)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+2GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (128MB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)103 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)117%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
192 PPIvs+441 PPI130%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+5"67%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.1 Eclairvs+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1780 mAh48%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

14 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
+7 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)ZTE Grand S (3G)
ModelXperia X8 (E15a)Grand S (3G)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Xperia X8 E15, SE ShakiraAT&T ZTE Grand S 3G+, ZTE Grand S HSPA+, ZTE Athena
Country or region available(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
USA
USA
BrandSony EricssonZTE
Release date9/29/20103/1/2013
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)70 x 142 millimeters (2.76 x 5.59 in)
Weight104 grams (3.64 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)ZTE Grand S (3G)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)192 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)ZTE Grand S (3G)
System versionAndroid 1.6 DonutAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 2.1 Eclairfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)ZTE Grand S (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064M) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)ZTE Grand S (3G)
RAM memory256MB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256MB (128MB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)ZTE Grand S (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)ZTE Grand S (3G)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)ZTE Grand S (3G)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)ZTE Grand S (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Dolby Mobile sound
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)ZTE Grand S (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)ZTE Grand S (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)ZTE Grand S (3G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1780 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby476 hours (19.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)ZTE Grand S (3G)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Pink, Blue, White, Gray
• 2GB microSD included
• Wisepilot navigation
• PlayNow
• Sony Ericsson Timescape
• Sony Ericsson UX platform
Java framework
• Colors: Silver, Red, Blue, White
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)ZTE Grand S (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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