Sony Ericsson W8 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia active
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Ericsson W8
Price coming soon
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
Price coming soon
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Sony Ericsson W8
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Ericsson W8 | Sony Ericsson Xperia active |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 3 | 3 |
| Panel Type | — | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 480 | 480 |
| Resolution Width | 320 | 320 |
| PPI | 192 | 192 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Screen-to-body | 50.1 | 53 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Ericsson W8 | Sony Ericsson Xperia active |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 600 MHz ARM 11 | 1.0 GHz Scorpion |
| GPU | Adreno 200 | Adreno 205 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 2.1 | 2.3 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Ericsson W8 | Sony Ericsson Xperia active |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included |
| Variants | 0.125GB 0.1640625GB RAM | — |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Ericsson W8 | Sony Ericsson Xperia active |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 480p@30fps | 720p |
| Features | — | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 3.15 MP | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Ericsson W8 | Sony Ericsson Xperia active |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1200 | 1200 |
| music play | Up to 23 h 40 min | Up to 25 h |
| stand by | Up to 446 h (2G) / Up to 476 h (3G) | Up to 351 h (2G) / Up to 335 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 4 h 45 min | Up to 4 h 53 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 31 min (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Sony Ericsson W8 | Sony Ericsson Xperia active |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 99 | 92 |
| Thickness (mm) | 15 | 16.5 |
| Weight (g) | 104 | 110.8 |
| Width (mm) | 54 | 55 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Ericsson W8 | Sony Ericsson Xperia active |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2011, April. Released 2011, May | 2011, June. Released 2011, October |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Ericsson W8 | Sony Ericsson Xperia active |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 | HSDPA 900, 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Ericsson W8 | Sony Ericsson Xperia active |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 3 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Ericsson W8 | Sony Ericsson Xperia active |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Sony Ericsson W8 | Sony Ericsson Xperia active |
|---|---|---|
| browser | HTML | HTML, Adobe Flash |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Ericsson W8 and Sony Ericsson Xperia active are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Ericsson Xperia active reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 5 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
Other popular comparisons
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Samsung compared to Apple
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Samsung compared to Google
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Samsung compared to Xiaomi
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Apple compared to Xiaomi
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Apple compared to Google
Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Apple iPhone 17
Samsung compared to Apple