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Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCI3B 32GB) vs Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5A vs Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman X Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCI3B 32GB) 28Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5A X
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCI3B 32GB)

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Redmi 5A (MCI3B 32GB)} 28 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCI3B 32GB) vs W8 Walkman (E16a)} 4 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR311 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB
+32GB (22GB available)175 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (128MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)79%
Thinner
vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+294 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs192 PPI
+5"67%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.1 Eclair
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh150%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
137 grams (4.8 ounces)vs+104 grams (3.64 ounces)32%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

8 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
3.5mm jack
FM / FM (RDS)
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou / A-GPS, GeoTagging
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 5A (MCI3B 32GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
ModelRedmi 5A (MCI3B 32GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Other model namesXiaomi Redmi 5A Desh Ka 3GB RAM (India), Xiaomi MCI3BSony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16
Country or region availableIndia
India
(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandXiaomiSony Ericsson
Release date12/7/20176/1/2011
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)104 grams (3.64 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi 5A (MCI3B 32GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI192 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 5A (MCI3B 32GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 5A (MCI3B 32GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 500MhzQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 5A (MCI3B 32GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3256MB
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)512MB (128MB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 5A (MCI3B 32GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi 5A (MCI3B 32GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi 5A (MCI3B 32GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 5A (MCI3B 32GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviDMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 5A (MCI3B 32GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 5A (MCI3B 32GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 5A (MCI3B 32GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Battery capacity3000 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered4.8 hours
Standbyfeature not registered476 hours (19.8 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi 5A (MCI3B 32GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray
• Aluminum body
• MIUI 9.0
• VoLTE
• Colors: Azure, Orange, Red
• 2GB microSD included
• Wisepilot navigation
• PlayNow
• SE UX platform
• Sony Ericsson Timescape
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 5A (MCI3B 32GB)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
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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