Sony Ericsson
Side-by-side technical data
Sony Ericsson A8i vs Sony Ericsson Xperia pro
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
Sony Ericsson A8i, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 280 ppi
- against 265 ppi
- Weight
- 136 g
- against 142 g
- Body Thickness
- 14 mm
- against 15.3 mm
- Talk time
- 7.5 h
- against 7 h
Sony Ericsson Xperia pro, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
- Display Technology
- LCD
- against TFT LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 GB
- against 200 MB
- Usable Surface
- 55.2 %
- against 48.9 %
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | A8i | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | — |
| Battery Features | — | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 7.5 h Best value | 7 h |
| Standby time | 260 h | 430 h Best value |
| Music playback time | — | 31 h |
Design
| Specification | A8i | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black | Black, Silver, Red |
| Body Thickness | 14 mm Best value | 15.3 mm |
| Body Width | 59 mm | 57 mm |
| Body Height | 117 mm | 120 mm |
| Weight | 136 g Best value | 142 g |
| Usable Surface | 48.9 % | 55.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | — |
| Resistance Features | — | — |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | Yes |
Performance
| Specification | A8i | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | — | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 |
| Processor Process Size | — | 45 nm |
| Graphics GPU | — | Qualcomm Adreno 205 |
| Storage Type | — | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | — | 1 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 200 MB | 1 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | — | 1.0 GHz Scorpion |
| Processor Type | — | — |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | — |
| RAM Capacity | — | 500 MB |
| RAM Type | — | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | A8i | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | — |
Display
| Specification | A8i | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | LCD Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 3.5″ | 3.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 480 px | 480 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 854 px | 854 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 280 ppi Best value | 265 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 928 :1 |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant | Scratch Resistant, Touchscreen |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | 256K colors | — |
Sensor
| Specification | A8i | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A8i | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | OPhone OS | Android 2.3 |
| OS Family | OPhone OS | Android |
| OS Version | 2 | 2.3 |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | No |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML | HTML |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | A8i | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Mini-SIM | Single Mini-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G TD-SCDMA bands unspecified | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA | GSM, HSPA Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g | DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 2.1 | Bluetooth 2.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, MP4/3GP Player, MP3 Player, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, HDMI Port, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.88 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | A8i | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker, A2DP, Stereo Speakers Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | A8i | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | A8i | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | MP4 player, MP3 player, Predictive text input | Organizer, Document viewer, Document editor, Voice memo, Voice dial, Voice command, Predictive text input, Audio/video player, MP3 player |
