Sony Ericsson
Side-by-side technical data
Sony Ericsson W8 vs Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman
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 W8, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 192 ppi
- against 180 ppi
- Weight
- 104 g
- against 115 g
- Standby time
- 476 h
- against 400 h
- Music playback time
- 23.6667 h
- against 17.5 h
Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 512 MB
- against 168 MB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- against Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 3.1
- against Bluetooth 2.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 320 MB
- against 128 MB
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | W8 | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1,200 mAh | 1,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | — |
| Battery Features | — | — |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 4.75 h | 14.25 h Best value |
| Standby time | 476 h Best value | 400 h |
| Music playback time | 23.6667 h Best value | 17.5 h |
Design
| Specification | W8 | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Aqua, Orange, Red | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 15 mm | 14.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 54 mm | 56.5 mm |
| Body Height | 99 mm | 106 mm |
| Weight | 104 g Best value | 115 g |
| Usable Surface | 50.1 % | 50.9 % 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 | — | 14.2 mm |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | W8 | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 |
| Processor Process Size | — | — |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 200 | Qualcomm Adreno 205 |
| Storage Type | — | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 0.6 GHz | 1 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 MB | 320 MB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | 600 MHz ARM 11 | 1.0 GHz Scorpion |
| Processor Type | — | Single-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | — |
| RAM Capacity | 168 MB | 512 MB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | W8 | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | — |
Display
| Specification | W8 | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 3″ | 3.2″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 320 px | 320 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 480 px | 480 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 192 ppi Best value | 180 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 737 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant | Scratch Resistant, TFT LCD |
| 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 | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | W8 | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | W8 | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.1 | Android 2.3 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 2.1 | 2.3 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | — |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | HTML | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | W8 | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Mini-SIM | — |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g | DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 2.1 | Bluetooth 3.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | W8 | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, EDR, Stereo Speakers Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | W8 | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | W8 | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | MP3 player, Voice memo, Predictive text input | Audio/video player, MP3 player, Document editor, Voice memo, Predictive text input |
