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IntroductionIntroduction: 
BrandBrand name of the device. This may match with the manufacturer Sony Ericsson
ModelOne or more (separated by /) specific model name identifies this device. This field often includes Model Code too which can be separated A8 / A8i
ReleasedFirst official market release date in (year, month) 2010 Oct
AnnouncedDate of the official announcement (year, month) 2010 Aug
Hardware DesignerThe company which designed this device Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications
General ExtrasHardware extras like stylus, kickstand, rotatatble screen, rotatable keyboard, haptic feedback, etc.  Haptic touch feedbackHaptic (inlcuding kinesthetic) touch device applies forces and vibrations to give feedback to the user when tapping the touchscreen
Device CategorySmartphone, tablet, smart watch, PDA, palmtop, etc.  SmartphoneCallular voice-capable usually touchscreen mobile computer which natively runs third-party apps.

Physical AttributesPhysical Attributes: 
WidthWidth is horizontally measured between the left and right edges of device according to the default display orientation 59 mm
HeightHeight is vertically measured between the bottom and top edges of device according to the default display orientation 117 mm
DepthDepth refers to the thickness of the device. Depth is usually the smallest dimension of the device 14 mm
DimensionsAll dimensions are maximal values (measured between the furthest points of the device) in closed state 2.32x4.61x0.55 inches
MassThe mass of the device including standard battery and stylus (if any and it can be inserted into the device) measured in grams 136 g
4.8 ouncesThe mass of the device including standard battery and stylus (if any and it can be inserted into the device) measured in ounces

Software EnvironmentSoftware Environment: 
PlatformThe family of the operating system like Android, iOS, Windows Phone/Mobile, Palm OS, etc.  Android
Operating SystemPre-installed (usually embedded) operating system which the device was released with. Borqs OPhone OS 2.0 / Android+Borqs OPhone OS 2.0 / Android+
Software ExtrasNavigation software, voice recognition, face recognition, personal assistant app, etc.  Navigation softwarepre-installed

Application processor, ChipsetApplication processor, Chipset: 

Operative MemoryOperative Memory: 
RAM TypeType of volatile memory IC which specifies RAM architecture, timing characteristics, refresh mode, voltage levels and physical design of the IC. Two major types of random-access memory is static RAM (SRAM) periodically refreshed dynamic RAM (DRAM).  Yes
RAM Capacity (converted)RAM capacity in binary bytes (KiB: 1024 bytes, MiB: 1024 KiB, GiB: 1024 MiB) N/A

Non-volatile MemoryNon-volatile Memory: 
Non-volatile Memory InterfaceInterface (e.g. UFS 2.0, eMMC 5.1, moviNAND) which determines physical layer (width, clock rate, lanes, protocol) of data transfer between the application processor and the NV memory  Yes
Non-volatile Memory Capacity (converted)The value of ROM capacity converted to the most appropriate units (KiB: 1024 bytes, KB: 1000 bytes, MiB: 1024 KiB, MB: 1000 KB, GiB: 1024 MiB, GB: 1000 MB) 512 MiB ROM
200 MiB total user storageThe sum of primary and secondary user-accessible partition of non-volatile storage spaces

DisplayDisplayAll parameters that related to display
Display DiagonalThe distance measured between the furthest corners of the display. In case of display with rounded edges this refers to the diagonal of the smallest bounding rectangle. 89 mm
3.5 inchDisplay Diagonal in inches
ResolutionHorizontal and vertical resolution of the primary display. In case of display with rounded edges this refers to the smallest bounding rectangle. 854x480
Display Area UtilizationRegular display area per regular front panel area ratio. This approximated indicator does not count with possible rounded corners (neither on front panel nor on display) or display notches, holes. 49.0%
Pixel DensityIndicates the number of pixels per inch 280 PPI
Display TypeDisplay technology, e.g. Color/ monochrome e-ink, STN, PM-OLED, AM-OLED, TN-TFT, IPS TFT, ASV TFT, MVA TFT, PVA TFT, PLS TFT  Color TN-TFT LCDColor TN-TFT (Twisted Nematic - Thin Film Transistor). This is an active matrix LCD technology. display
Number of Display ScalesMaximal number of displayable colors or scales 262144
Scratch Resistant ScreenUsual types: Gorilla Glass generations, DragonTrail/X, Sapphire Glass  No

Graphical SubsystemGraphical Subsystem: 
Graphical ControllerManufacturer and part number of the graphics controller IC or commercial name of the intellectual property (IP) if the graphics controller is the part of a chipset N/A

Audio/Video InterfacesAudio/Video Interfaces: 
A/V OutAudio/Video outputs form a heterogeneous group of interfaces that allow the user to connect the device to various external analog/digital multimedia devices (monitors, projectors, HD TVs) and play multimedia content. For example: MHL, DisplayPort, HDMI, e  No

Audio SubsystemAudio Subsystem: 
Microphone(s)Analog or digital sound receiver. Main applications: voice calls, active noise cancellation, voice command, voice/video recording, voice identification  mono
Loudspeaker(s):   mono
Audio Output:   3.5mm

Cellular PhoneCellular Phone: 
Supported Cellular BandsList of supported cellular networks with band names. For example GSM900 refers to the GSM system with the 890-915 MHz uplink and 935-960 downlink bands.  GSM850GSM850 phones support GSM 850 MHz (B5) band (downlink: 869.2 MHz - 894.2 MHz, uplink: 824.2 MHz - 849.2 MHz) , GSM900GSM900 phones support P-GSM (Primary GSM) 900 MHz (B8) band (downlink: 935.0 MHz - 960.0 MHz, uplink: 890.0 MHz - 915.0 MHz) and may support E-GSM (Extended GSM) 900 MHz band (downlink: 925.0 MHz - 960.0 MHz, uplink: 880.0 MHz- 915.0 MHz. , GSM1800GSM1800 phones support GSM / DCS / PCS 1800 MHz (B3) band (downlink: 1805.2 - 1879.8 MHz, uplink: 1710.2 - 1784.8 MHz). , GSM1900GSM1900 phones support PCS 1900 MHz (B2) band (downlink: 1930.2 - 1989.8 MHz, uplink: 1850.2 - 1909.8 MHz) , UMTS900 (B8)UMTS900 phones support UMTS 900 MHz (UMTS Band VIII) band (downlink: 927.4 - 957.6 MHz, uplink: 882.4-912.6 MHz) , TD-SCDMA2000TD-SCDMA2000 phones support TD-SCDMA 2000 MHz (B34) band (2010 - 2025 MHz) , TD-SCDMA1900TD-SCDMA1900 phones support TD-SCDMA 1900 MHz (B39) band (1880 - 1920 MHz) bands
Supported Cellular Data LinksList of supported cellular data links and rates.  GPRSGeneral Packet Radio Service , GPRS C10 , EDGEEnhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution also known as Enhanced GPRS (EGPRS) , TD-SCDMATime Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access is the implementation of UMTS (3G) cellular network in China. data links
SIM Card SlotSupported Subscriber Identification Card (SIM) Format like mini-SIM, micro-SIM, nano-SIM, embedded SIM, etc.  Yes
Complementary Phone ServicesPossible extras: voice transmission, voice speaker, vibration, speakerphone, active noise cancellation, PTT, HD Voice, VoLTE, etc.  Voice transmissionDevice is able to receive and transmit voice over cellular network , Voice speakerDedicated voice speaker is located near to the ear when talking and optimized for the spectrum and peak-to-peak range of the human voice. , Vibrate , Speakerphone

Secondary Cellular PhoneSecondary Cellular Phone: 
Sec. Supported Cellular Networks:   No

Control PeripheralsControl Peripherals: 
Touchscreen TypeDetermines how the touchscreen module senses the touch of the screen  Capacitive screen

Communication InterfacesCommunication Interfaces: 
Expansion InterfacesNon-volatile memory and/or I/O expansion interfaces. For example: microSD, microSDXC, SDHC, CF II., PCMCIA III., etc.  TransFlash , microSDSupports memory cards with capacity of up to 2GB and may comply with some (not HC) memory cards with higher capacity than 2GB , microSDHCA micro-SDHC-capable device supports High Capacity (SD 2.0/HC) memory cards with capacity of up to 32GB.
USBFirst or the only USB port. USB is a common high-speed serial bus standard that allows data and power transfer between the mobile device and another computer. Version of USB identifies USB standard.  USB 2.0Released in April 2000, USB 2.0 specification introduced USB Hi-Speed enabling devices to communicate at 480 Mbit/s data rate.
USB HS (480 Mbps)Determines the highest available data transfer speed of first USB port. Usual standard speed levels: High-Speed (HS), Super-Speed (SS)
USB ServicesPossible services: USB power supply, USB charging, USB fast charging, USB host, OTG, etc.  USB chargingThe device is able to charge its battery supplied from the USB port.
USB ConnectorPhysical USB connector layout. Most common types: micro-USB, USB A, USB Type-C or proprietary (e.g. Lightning)  USB Micro-B (Micro-USB)
BluetoothIEEE 802.15 is a short-range radio technology standard that allows transfer of data, and the use of accessories such as wireless audio devices and printers. This field specifies the supported BT version.  Yes
Wireless LANWireless LAN / WLAN / Wi-Fi: 802.11 defines a medium-range wireless data link that allows for internet access and data transfer. This field enumerates the supported protocols (e.g. 802.11a/b/g/n).  802.11b2.4 GHz (ISM band), max. 11 Mbit/s , 802.11g2.4 GHz (ISM band), max. 54 Mbit/s , 802.11n2.4 GHz (ISM band) or optional 5 GHz support, max. 600 Mbit/s thanks to MIMO antennas

Multimedia BroadcastMultimedia Broadcast: 
FM Radio ReceiverWith a bulit-in FM radio the device is able to receive FM (frequency modulated) broadcast in 79 - 108 MHz band.  FM radio (88-108 MHz) with RDSFM radio (87.5-108MHz) with RDS
Digital Media BroadcastDigital multimedia (TV/audio) broadcast technologies like T-DMB, ISDB-T 1-seg, ISDB-T HDTV, DAB+, DVB-T, CMMB, etc.  CMMB receiver


Satellite NavigationSatellite Navigation: 
Complementary Satellite ServicesPossible extras: S-GPS, A-GPS, Geotagging, TMC, QuickGPS, QZSS, etc.  A-GPS , Geotagging , QuickGPS

Primary Camera SystemPrimary Camera SystemPrimary camera usually has better imaging capabilities than secondary camera if any
Camera PlacementRefers to the placement of the primary camera on the device. Front, rear or rotatable. Generally rear.  Rear
Camera Image SensorRefers to the semiconductor technology of image sensor (FSI CMOS, BSI CMOS, etc.)  CMOSComplementary MOS circuit
Number of effective pixelsA measurement of the maximum pixel number at which the camera can take a picture, often referred to as Megapixels (when horizontal and vertical measurements are multiplied) 4.9 MP camera
ZoomA feature that changes the focal length of the lens of a camera. Optical zoom requires the lens to move in and out, providing high-quality close ups from a distance 1.0 x optical zoom
FocusCD AF, PD AF, Laser AF, etc. No / Not supported means there is no adjustable optical system or no camera built-in at all  CD AFContrast-detection (CD) is a passive autofocus method without distance measurement which adjusts the optical system until maximum contrast is measured through the lens.
FlashA flash is used to brighten dark areas when taking photographs; is also used as a flashlight. This field contains the exact type of the flash.  single LEDAlso known as mobile light
Aux. Camera Image SensorAuxiliary camera image sensor technology in at least dual lens setup  No
Aux. 2 Camera Image SensorAuxiliary 2 camera image sensor technology in at least triple lens setup  No
Aux. 3 Camera Image SensorAuxiliary 3 camera image sensor technology in at least quad lens setup  No
Aux. 4 Camera Image SensorAuxiliary 4 camera image sensor technology in at least penta lens setup  No

Secondary Camera SystemSecondary Camera SystemWidely used for video telephony or taking selfies
Secondary Camera SensorRefers to the semiconductor technology of sec camera image sensor (FSI CMOS, BSI CMOS, etc.)  No
Sec. Aux. Cam. Image SensorImage sensor technology of sec. auxiliary camera in at least dual lens secondary camera setup  No

Built-in SensorsBuilt-in Sensors: 
Built-in compassBuilt-in electroinc compass types: 1D, 2D, 3D  Yes
Built-in accelerometerAn internal component that senses acceleration components of the device. Used for automatic screen rotation and for games and applications that rely on acceleration measurement on X, Y, and Z axis. Possible types: 1D, 2D, 3D  Yes
Additional sensorsBuilt-in ambient (barometer, temperature, altimeter, light, etc.), biometric (fingerprint, HR, step, etc.) and comfort (hall sensor, gesture sensor, proximity, etc.) sensors  L sensorBy measuring the intensity of the ambient light device may control the brightness level of the screen , P sensorBased on this sensor signal device may control the volume of the voice speaker or dim the display during a call

Ingress ProtectionIngress Protection: 
Protection from solid materialsIngress Protection Standards. IP First digit: Protection from solid objects or materials  Yes
Protection from liquidsIngress Protection Standards. IP Second digit: Protection from liquids  Yes

Power SupplyPower Supply: 
BatteryBattery technology  Yes
removablePossible options: removable, built-in
1-cellIn case of high power consumption it is more efficient to connect more than 1 cells in the battery in series to minimize current thus loss.
Talk Time:  7.0 hours

Geographical AttributesGeographical Attributes: 
Market CountriesCountries where the device was officially sold. Overlap is possible.  China
Market RegionsRegions where the device was officially sold. Overlap is possible.  Asia
Mobile OperatorList of mobile operators (carriers) or distributors which sold the device in their own network China Telecom Corporation LimitedChina Telecom Corporation Limited

Datasheet AttributesDatasheet Attributes: 
Data IntegrityData integrity level determines the integrity of the published information. Final datasheets are not intended to be modified in the future, preliminary ones can be based on unofficial information or speculations, incomplete ones are also preliminary b  Preliminary
AddedThe exact time of the datasheet addition 2010-09-03 22:57
 

Sony Ericsson A8 / A8i

Sony Ericsson A8 / A8i
Platform: android Audio Output: audio_jack Supported Cellular Bands: gsm Supported Cellular Data Links: gprs Supported Cellular Data Links: edge Supported Cellular Data Links: tdscdma Complementary Phone Services: phone Complementary Phone Services: vibration Complementary Phone Services: speakerphone Expansion Interfaces Bluetooth Wireless LAN FM Radio Receiver Digital Media Broadcast Complementary Satellite Services Number of effective pixels: 4.9 MP camera Aux. Camera Number of Pixels : 0.0 MP aux. cam Secondary Camera Number of pixels: 0.0 MP sec. cam Built-in compass Built-in accelerometer

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