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Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i) vs Palm Pre (GSM)

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

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Compare Palm Pre X Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i) 14Points
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

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05Points Palm Pre (GSM) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 X
Palm Pre (GSM)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)

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)} 14 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i) vs Pre (GSM)} 5 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)30%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+15 millimeters (0.59 inches)13%
Thinner		vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+192 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs186 PPI
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+VGA (640x480)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)582 times
More apps available to download and use		vs6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster		vs3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1200 mAh4%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1150 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
256MB (128MB available)vs+8GB63 times
More internal storage for applications and files
3"vs+3.1"3%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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
18 Common items in both devices
600MHz 32bit Single-core
256MB / 256MB SDRAM
Plastic body
TFT LCD
16 million
320x480 pixels
(back) 3.1MP
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)Palm Pre (GSM)
ModelXperia X8 (E15i)Pre (GSM)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Xperia X8 E15, SE ShakiraPalm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSony EricssonPalm
Release date9/29/201010/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight104 grams (3.64 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)Palm Pre (GSM)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)192 PPI186 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)Palm Pre (GSM)
System versionAndroid 1.6 DonutPalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updateAndroid 2.1 Eclairfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)Palm Pre (GSM)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)Palm Pre (GSM)
RAM memory256MB256MB SDRAM
Internal storage256MB (128MB available)8GB
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)Palm Pre (GSM)
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 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 (E15i)Palm Pre (GSM)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144)
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 supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)Palm Pre (GSM)
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)Palm Pre (GSM)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)Palm Pre (GSM)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingGPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)Palm Pre (GSM)
SensorsAccelerometer
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)Palm Pre (GSM)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity1200 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.7 hours5 hours
Standby476 hours (19.8 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)Palm Pre (GSM)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Pink, Blue, White, Gray
• 2GB microSD included
• Wisepilot navigation
• PlayNow
• Sony Ericsson Timescape
• Sony Ericsson UX platform
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i)Palm Pre (GSM)
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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