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Sony Ericsson A8i Specifications
For China
Sony
Released 2010, Nov 15
- 136g, 14mm thickness
- Android-based OPhone 2.0
- 200MB storage, microSDHC slot
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| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| Battery | 4 | — |
| Display | 4.8 | — |
| Performance | 2.3 | — |
| Camera | 4.8 | — |
| Body | 5.2 | — |
| Gaming | 3.4 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
3.5"
480x854 pixels
5MP
Video recorder
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G bands | TD-SCDMA | |
| Speed | TD-SCDMA | |
| GPRS | Class 10 | |
| EDGE | Class 10 |
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Launch
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Announced | 2010, August. Released 2010, Q4 |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 117 x 59 x 14 mm (4.61 x 2.32 x 0.55 in) |
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| Weight | 136 g (4.80 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
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Display
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Type | TFT, 256K colors |
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| Size | 3.5 inches, 33.8 cm2 (~48.9% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass |
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Platform
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OS | Android-based OPhone 2.0 |
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Memory
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Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
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| Internal | 200MB |
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Main Camera
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Single | 5 MP, AF |
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| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | Yes |
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Selfie camera
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??? | No |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g |
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| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
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Features
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
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| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML | |
| ??? | CMMB mobile TV MP4/H.264/WMV player MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player TrackID music recognition Predictive text input |
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Battery
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Type | Removable Li-Po battery |
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| Stand-by | Up to 260 h (2G) / Up to 260 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 5 h (2G) / Up to 7 h 30 min (3G) |
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Misc
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Colors | White, Black |
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| Price | About 130 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sony Ericsson A8i worth buying in 2026?
Sony Ericsson A8i is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.1/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
What display size does Sony Ericsson A8i have?
Sony Ericsson A8i features a 3.50-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
What is the Genze score for Sony Ericsson A8i?
Genze rates Sony Ericsson A8i 4.1/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
Where do these specifications come from?
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