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Sony Ericsson W8

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Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1*
Processor
600 MHz ARM 11*
Display diagonal
3 in*
Battery capacity
1,200 mAh*

Display

Display diagonal
3 in*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1*
Processor
600 MHz ARM 11*
Graphics

Memory & storage

Storage options
128 MB, 168 MB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 168 MB RAM / 128 MB storage*
    Memory
    168 MB*
    Capacity
    128 MB*

Memory options

  • 168 MB*
    Capacity
    168 MB*
  • 0.1640625 GB*
    Capacity
    0.1640625 GB*

Storage options

  • 128 MB*
    Capacity
    128 MB*

Power specifications

Battery capacity
1,200 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android 2.1 (Eclair)*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 2.10*
Reported value 2: 2.1, A2DP*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
99 x 54 x 15 mm (3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 in)*
Weight
104 g*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 1 fields
model
W8*
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Specifications 2 · 47 fields
body weight
104 g (3.67 oz)*
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explicit_quantities
  • value
    104*
    unit
    g*
    original
    104 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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body sim
Mini-SIM*
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display type
TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
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display size
3.0 inches, 26.8 cm (~50.1% screen-to-body ratio)*
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explicit_quantities
  • value
    3*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    3.0 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    26.8*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    26.8 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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display resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
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  • x
    320*
    y
    480*
    unit
    px*
    original
    320 x 480*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
display
Timescape UI*
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memory card slot
microSD, up to 16 GB (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    16*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    16 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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sound loudspeaker
Yes*
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model
W8*
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sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
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comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g*
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aperture_declarations
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comms bluetooth
2.1, A2DP*
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comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS*
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comms radio
Stereo FM radio, RDS*
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comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
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features sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass*
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features browser
HTML*
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network technology
GSM / HSPA*
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features
Walkman player MP4/H.264/WMV player MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player TrackID music recognition Voice memo Predictive text input*
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misc colors
Azure, Orange, Red*
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network 3g bands
HSDPA 900 / 2100*
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network speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    2 Mbps*
    span
    • 9*
    • 15*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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platform os
Android 2.1 (Eclair)*
Scope and conditions
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platform chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1*
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network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
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platform cpu
600 MHz ARM 11*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    600*
    unit
    MHz*
    original
    600 MHz*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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platform gpu
Adreno 200*
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memory internal
128 MB, 168 MB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    128*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    128 MB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    168*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    168 MB*
    span
    • 8*
    • 14*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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main camera single
3.15 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3.15*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    3.15 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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main camera video
480p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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misc price
About 100 EUR*
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network gprs
Up to 85.6 kbps*
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display protection
Scratch-resistant glass*
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network edge
Up to 236.8 kbps*
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tests camera
Photo*
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tests loudspeaker
Voice 66dB / Noise 62dB / Ring 69dB*
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tests audio quality
Noise -86.8dB / Crosstalk -84.1dB*
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tests display
Contrast ratio: 737:1 (nominal)*
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launch announced
2011, April. Released 2011, May*
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battery
Removable Li-Po 1200 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,200*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1200 mAh*
    span
    • 16*
    • 24*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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battery music play
Up to 23 h 40 min*
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launch status
Discontinued*
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selfie camera
No*
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network
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100*
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battery talk time
Up to 4 h 45 min*
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battery stand.by
Up to 446 h (2G) / Up to 476 h (3G)*
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body dimensions
99 x 54 x 15 mm (3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    15*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    15 mm*
    span
    • 10*
    • 15*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.59*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.59 in*
    span
    • 31*
    • 38*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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Specifications 3 · 17 fields
Body Weight (g)
104* g
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Display Type
TFT*
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Pixels X
320*
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Pixels Y
480*
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Display Size (inches)
3* inches
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Screen to Body Ratio (%)
50.1* %
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RAM (GB)
0.1640625* GB
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Main Camera Single (MP)
3.15* MP
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Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
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Comms Bluetooth
2.1*
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
1,200* mAh
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Price in USD
139.0*
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Model
Sony Ericsson W8*
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Launch Expected Year
2011.0*
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Height (mm)
99* mm
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Width (mm)
54* mm
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Thickness (mm)
15* mm
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* Provisional data