Sony Ericsson W8

Sony Ericsson W8 Overview

The Sony Ericsson W8 is a budget-friendly Android smartphone that was released in April 2011. It comes with the Android 2.1 (Eclair) operating system, powered by a 600 MHz ARM 11 processor and Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 chipset. The device also features Adreno 200 GPU for graphics processing.

The W8 has a compact 3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels and scratch-resistant glass protection. It offers a capacitive touchscreen with a screen-to-body ratio of 50.1% and a pixel density of 192 PPI. The device supports up to 16 GB of external memory via a microSD card and has 128 MB of internal storage along with 168 MB of RAM.

In terms of connectivity, the Sony Ericsson W8 supports GSM and HSPA networks, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS with A-GPS, microUSB 2.0, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It also features a 3.15 MP main camera capable of recording video at 480p@30fps and stereo FM radio with RDS.

The W8 comes in vibrant colors such as Azure, Orange, and Red, and has dimensions of 99 x 54 x 15 mm with a weight of 104 g. It is powered by a removable 1200 mAh Li-Po battery, providing up to 446 hours of standby time on 2G or up to 476 hours on 3G, up to 4 hours and 45 minutes of talk time, and up to 23 hours and 40 minutes of music playback.

Pros:
1. Compact and lightweight design
2. Budget-friendly pricing
3. Decent camera quality for its time
4. Good battery life for basic usage
5. Vibrant color options

Cons:
1. Limited internal storage capacity
2. Outdated operating system
3. Low-resolution display
4. Slow processor compared to modern smartphones
5. Lack of modern connectivity features like NFC and fast charging.