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Motorola Photon 4G (MB855) vs Sony Ericsson W380c

Side by side comparison between Motorola Photon 4G vs Sony Ericsson W380 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson W380 X Motorola Photon 4G (MB855) 26Points
4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

vs
1.9"
TFT

176x220

1.3
MP
N/A
930
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)

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Photon 4G (MB855)} 26 Advantages Motorola Photon 4G (MB855) vs W380c} 1 Advantage Sony Ericsson W380c
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core8 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs125MHz 32bit Single-core
+16GB (13GB available)950 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs14MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 4GB Memory Stick micro M2
+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)31%
Thinner
vs16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+540x960 pixels12 times
Higher resolution screen
vs176x220 pixels
+256 PPI73%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs148 PPI
+4.3"126%
Larger screen
vs1.9"
+(back) 8MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1.3MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1700 mAh83%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs930 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+Mini HDMI Type CAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
158 grams (5.53 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)58%
Lighter

6 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
FM (RDS)
MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 proprietary connector
HTML, XHTML, Flash player / WAP, HTML
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Sony Ericsson W380c
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ModelPhoton 4G (MB855)Sony Ericsson W380c
Other model namesSprint Motorola Photon 4GSony Ericsson W380, Sony W380c
Country or region availableUSA
USA
China
China
BrandMotorolaSony Ericsson
Release date8/1/20113/1/2008
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)66.9 x 126.9 millimeters (2.63 x 5 in)49 x 92 millimeters (1.93 x 3.62 in)
Weight158 grams (5.53 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Sony Ericsson W380c
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches1.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60% (screen-to-body ratio)~25.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels176x220 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI148 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Sony Ericsson W380c
System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Sony Ericsson W380c
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H32bit
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 125MHz ARM9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForcefeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Sony Ericsson W380c
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2feature not registered
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)14MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 4GB Memory Stick micro M2
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Sony Ericsson W380c
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10.2/5.76 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Sony Ericsson W380c
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Sony Ericsson W380c
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Sony Ericsson W380c
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Sony Ericsson W380c
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputMini HDMI Type CNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Sony Ericsson W380c
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Sony Ericsson W380c
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
HF5X
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BST-39
Battery capacity1700 mAh930 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9.1 hours7 hours
Standby314 hours (13.1 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Sony Ericsson W380c
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• HDMI 1.3 connector
• Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
• Motorola MOTOBLUR UI
• Docking connector
• 3G/4G WiFi hotspot up to 8 devices
• Java framework
• Colors: Purple, Gray, Black Champagne, Black Orange
• Memory Stick M2 512MB included
• Walkman player
• TrackID music recognition
• Access NetFront 3.3 Browser
• Second external OLED mono display 128x36 pixels
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Sony Ericsson W380c
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.93W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.65W/kg (head)
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