Sony Ericsson
Side-by-side technical data
Sony Ericsson W8 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia ray
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…
- Standby time
- 476 h
- against 440 h
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 737 :1
- against 1.955 :1
Sony Ericsson Xperia ray, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 1,500 mAh
- against 1,200 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 500 MB
- against 168 MB
- 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
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | W8 | Xperia ray |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1,200 mAh | 1,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | — |
| Battery Features | — | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 4.75 h | 7 h Best value |
| Standby time | 476 h Best value | 440 h |
| Music playback time | 23.6667 h | 36 h Best value |
Design
| Specification | W8 | Xperia ray |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Aqua, Orange, Red | Black, Gold, White, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 15 mm | 9.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 54 mm | 53 mm |
| Body Height | 99 mm | 111 mm |
| Weight | 104 g | 100 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 50.1 % | 51 % 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 | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | W8 | Xperia ray |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 |
| Processor Process Size | — | 45 nm |
| 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 | 1 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | 600 MHz ARM 11 | 1.0 GHz Scorpion |
| Processor Type | — | — |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | — |
| RAM Capacity | 168 MB | 500 MB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | — |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | W8 | Xperia ray |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | — |
Display
| Specification | W8 | Xperia ray |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 16:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | LCD Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 3″ | 3.3″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 320 px | 480 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 480 px | 854 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 192 ppi | 297 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 737 :1 Best value | 1.955 :1 |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant | Capacitive Touch, 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 | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | W8 | Xperia ray |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | W8 | Xperia ray |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | No |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | HTML | HTML |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | W8 | Xperia ray |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Mini-SIM | Single 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, 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, 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+, MP4/3GP Player, MP3 Player, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.96 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | W8 | Xperia ray |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, EDR, Loudspeaker |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | W8 | Xperia ray |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | W8 | Xperia ray |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | MP3 player, Voice memo, Predictive text input | TrackID music recognition, Document viewer, Voice memo, Predictive text input, MP4 player, MP3 player |
