Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a) vs ZTE Tempo X (N9137)

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

11/6/2017 8:37 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:24 PM

Compare ZTE Tempo X X Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

27Points ZTE Tempo X (N9137) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Tempo X (N9137)

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!

5 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	vs	27 Advantages ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)37% Lighter	vs	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage 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
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core182% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB	vs	+1GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (128MB available)	vs	+8GB (3GB available)23 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	vs	+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)65% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen
192 PPI	vs	+196 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+5"67% 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
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.1 Eclair	vs	+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
1200 mAh	vs	+2200 mAh83% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

11 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
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Model	Xperia X8 (E15a)	Tempo X (N9137)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 E15, SE Shakira	Boost Mobile ZTE Tempo X, Virgin Mobile ZTE N9137
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Sony Ericsson	ZTE
Release date	9/29/2010	9/1/2017
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)	71.9 x 145.5 millimeters (2.83 x 5.73 in)
Weight	104 grams (3.64 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	196 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)	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
System version	Android 1.6 Donut	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 2.1 Eclair	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
RAM memory	256MB	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256MB (128MB available)	8GB (3GB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 EV-DO RevA UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,25,26) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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)	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 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	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
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)	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
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, OGG, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
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	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
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)	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
Sensors	Accelerometer ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.7 hours	15 hours
Standby	476 hours (19.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, 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	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
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
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)
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