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Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 XL X Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i) 03Points
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
34Points Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 X
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)

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Xperia X8 (E15i)} 3 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i) vs Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)} 34 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)59%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+3GB LPDDR411 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (128MB available)vs+32GB (27GB available)215 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC12 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)85%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels23 times
Higher resolution screen
192 PPIvs+515 PPI168%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+5.7"90%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 20.1MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Triple LED flashAdvantage
The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 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+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+3340 mAh178%
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.
Not supportedvs+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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] 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+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
ModelXperia X8 (E15i)Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Xperia X8 E15, SE ShakiraMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL Dual-sim RM-1116, Microsoft Cityman
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSony EricssonMicrosoft
Release date9/29/201011/20/2015
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)
Weight104 grams (3.64 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)192 PPI515 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
System versionAndroid 1.6 DonutWindows 10 Mobile
Firmware updateAndroid 2.1 Eclairfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 430
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
RAM memory256MB3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage256MB (128MB available)32GB (27GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedTriple LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
SensorsAccelerometer
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.7 hours19 hours
Standby476 hours (19.8 days)288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, White
• ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics camera
• Qi Wireless charging
• Microsoft Continuum
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
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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