Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 40.2 | 44 |
| Basic Information | |
| Nokia | Sony |
| Symbian 9.3 | Android 2.1, 1.6 |
| 2008-08-26 | 2010-06-16 |
| 4.05 x 1.96 x 0.63 inches | 3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 inches |
| 4.50 ounces | 3.67 ounces |
| -- | Blue, Gray, Pink and White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 135.00 | $ 80.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 2.6 inches | 3 inches |
| 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA) | 320 x 480 pixels |
| AMOLED | TFT |
| 154 pixels per inch | 192 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive |
| 6.2 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 chipset |
| ARM11 (Single-Core 369 MHz) processor | ARM11 (Single-Core 600 MHz) processor |
| GPU | Adreno 200 (128 MHz) GPU |
| 6.21 | 6.84 |
| Storage | |
| 75,78 MB internal memory | 131,07 MB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 16 GB) external memory slot |
| 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP | 3.20 MP |
| f/2.80 aperture | -- |
| 640 x 480 (30 fps) (VGA) video resolution | -- |
| 6.82 | 5.17 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 1200mAh Li-Ion Battery | 1200mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 360 hours standby time 6.8 hours talk time | 446 hours standby time 4.8 hours talk time |
| 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.0, EDR | Bluetooth 2.1, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 is just a bit better than Nokia N85, with a 44 score against 40.2. Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 is a newer phone, and it is also just a bit thinner and lighter than Nokia N85. Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 has Android 2.1 OS, while Nokia N85 has Symbian 9.3 OS. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 features a little bit better looking display than Nokia N85, because it has a larger screen, a little better pixel density and a way better 480 x 320 pixels resolution.
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 has a much bigger storage capacity for games and applications than Nokia N85, because it has 55,29 MB more internal storage capacity. Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 features a better performing CPU than Nokia N85, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 also has a graphics processor.
The Nokia N85 shoots greater photos and videos than Sony Ericsson Xperia X8, because it has a way better 5 MP resolution back-facing camera. The Nokia N85 and the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 feature extremely similar batteries performance.
In addition to being the best phone of the ones we compare here, Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 is also by far the cheapest one.
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