Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1, built for basic everyday tasks (2010).
2010 · Entry-level · Android 1.6 (Donut)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3" · 99 x 54 x 15 mm (3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
RAM168MB
Storage128MB
Main Camera15 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓168GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 104g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,200 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 192 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2010, June. Released 2010, September
Also Known As
Previously rumored as Sony Ericsson Shakira
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
RAM
168MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
192 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,200 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Po 1200 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
104g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
99 x 54 x 15 mm (3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 in)
Colors
White, Dark Blue/ White, Aqua Blue/ White, Pink/ White, Silver/ White
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 ships with Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair).
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 has 2.1, A2DP.
