| Hardware and OS | Sony Ericsson W8 | |
| Operating system | Android 2.1 (Eclair) | |
| Processor | 600 MHz ARM 11 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 | |
| GPU | Adreno 200 | |
| Internal memory | 128 MB, 168 MB RAM | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 16 GB (dedicated slot) | |
| Display | Sony Ericsson W8 | other phones |
| Type | TFT | |
| Size | 3" inc | |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 px | |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 50.1% | |
| Display area | 26.8 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 3:2 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 192 PPI | |
| Colors | 16M | |
| Connectivity | Sony Ericsson W8 | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA | |
| SIM card | Mini-SIM | |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP | |
| Edge | Up to 236.8 kbps | |
| GPRS | Up to 85.6 kbps | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Camera | Sony Ericsson W8 | other phones |
| Main camera | 3.15 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 3.15 MP | |
| Video | 480p@30fps | |
| Multimedia | Sony Ericsson W8 | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | |
| Design | Sony Ericsson W8 | other phones |
| Colors | Azure, Orange, Red | |
| Dimensions | 99 x 54 x 15 mm | |
| Weight | 104 g | |
| Battery | Sony Ericsson W8 | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 1200 mAh, Removable Li-Po | |
| Battery life | Stand by time- Up to 446 h (2G) / Up to 476 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 4 h 45 min Music play - Up to 23 h 40 min | |
| Other | Sony Ericsson W8 | other phones |
| Release date | 2011, April | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | |