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Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i) vs LG L40 (Dual D170)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 vs LG L40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG L40 X Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i) 04Points
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG L40 (Dual D170)

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!

Xperia X8 (E15i)} 4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i) vs L40 (Dual D170)} 19 Advantages LG L40 (Dual D170)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs114 grams (3.99 ounces)
+192 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)164%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (128MB available)vs+4GB (1.68GB available)12 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+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)26%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
3"vs+3.5"17%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
VGA (640x480)vs+WVGA (800x480)25%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.1 Eclairvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
1200 mAhvs+1540 mAh28%
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
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same 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
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

16 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
16 million
320x480 pixels
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
+9 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 (E15i)LG L40 (Dual D170)
ModelXperia X8 (E15i)L40 (Dual D170)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Xperia X8 E15, SE ShakiraLG L40 Dual Chip D170, LG L40 Dual Sim D170, LG D170
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonLG
Release date9/29/20104/1/2014
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)59 x 109.4 millimeters (2.32 x 4.31 in)
Weight104 grams (3.64 ounces)114 grams (3.99 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)192 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)LG L40 (Dual D170)
System versionAndroid 1.6 DonutAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 2.1 Eclairfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UI 3.0

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)LG L40 (Dual D170)
RAM memory256MB512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage256MB (128MB available)4GB (1.68GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 900/2100UMTS 900/2100
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 supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsWVGA (800x480) 30 fps
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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedSmile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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 (E15i)LG L40 (Dual D170)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
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 (E15i)LG L40 (Dual D170)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)LG L40 (Dual D170)
SensorsAccelerometer
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1540 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 (E15i)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-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: Black, White
• Guest Mode
• Quick Memo
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)LG L40 (Dual D170)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.56W/kg (head), 0.65W/kg (body)
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