Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 40.1 | 44 |
| Basic Information | |
| Nokia | Sony |
| Symbian 9.3 | Android 2.1, 1.6 |
| 2009-05-29 | 2010-06-16 |
| 4.41 x 1.81 x 0.50 inches | 3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 inches |
| 2.93 ounces | 3.67 ounces |
| Black and White | Blue, Gray, Pink and White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 220.00 | $ 80.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 2.2 inches | 3 inches |
| 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA) | 320 x 480 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 182 pixels per inch | 192 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive |
| 6.5 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 chipset |
| ARM11 (Single-Core 600 MHz) processor | ARM11 (Single-Core 600 MHz) processor |
| 128 MB RAM | -- |
| GPU | Adreno 200 (128 MHz) GPU |
| 6.75 | 6.84 |
| Storage | |
| 51,2 MB internal memory | 131,07 MB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 16 GB) external memory slot |
| 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Camera | |
| 3.20 MP | 3.20 MP |
| 640 x 480 (15 fps) (VGA) video resolution | -- |
| 5.5 | 5.17 |
| Networks | |
| -- | Wi-Fi |
| HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 1.1 | 3.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 1050mAh Li-Ion Battery | 1200mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 500 hours standby time 10 hours talk time | 446 hours standby time 4.8 hours talk time |
| 2.64 | 2.88 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.0, EDR | Bluetooth 2.1, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 is slightly better than Nokia 6730 classic, getting a general score of 44 against 40.1. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 counts with Android 2.1 operating system, and Nokia 6730 classic has Symbian 9.3 operating system. Although Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 is newer than Nokia 6730 classic, it is thicker and way heavier.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 features a little more vivid screen than Nokia 6730 classic, because it has a lot larger display, a much higher resolution of 480 x 320px and a bit greater pixel number in each display inch. Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 features a much greater storage capacity to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Nokia 6730 classic, because it has 131,07 MB internal memory capacity.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 counts with a little better performance than Nokia 6730 classic, and although they both have a Single-Core processing unit, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 also has a GPU. Nokia 6730 classic takes clearer pictures and videos than Sony Ericsson Xperia X8. Both of them have the same resolution back-facing camera.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 has just a little bit longer battery life than Nokia 6730 classic, because it has a 1200mAh battery size against 1050mAh.
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 is not only the best devices of the ones in this comparison, but it's also a lot cheaper, making it a great choice.
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