Sony Ericsson W508

The Sony Ericsson W508 was announced in 2009, January. Released 2009, May With 2.2 inches, 15.0 cm2 (~32.1% screen-to-body ratio) TFT, 256K colors, Its 3.15 MP rear camera captured crisp photos and 320p@15fps video, while the Removable Li-Po 930 mAh battery ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 2100
  • Note: HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - W508a
  • Speed: HSPA

Launch

  • Announced: 2009, January. Released 2009, May
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 93.5 x 50 x 14 mm (3.68 x 1.97 x 0.55 in)
  • Weight: 98 g (3.46 oz)
  • SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

  • Type: TFT, 256K colors
  • Size: 2.2 inches, 15.0 cm2 (~32.1% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
  • Protection: Scratch-resistant glass
  • Note: Secondary external monochrome display, 36 x 128 pixels, 1.1"

Memory

  • Card slot: Memory Stick Micro (M2), up to 16 GB, 1 GB included
  • Phonebook: 1000 x 24 fields, Photo call
  • Call records: 30 received, dialed and missed calls
  • Internal: 100MB

Main Camera

  • Single: 3.15 MP
  • Video: 320p@15fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: Yes
  • Video:

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: No

Comms

  • WLAN: No
  • Bluetooth: 2.0, A2DP
  • GPS: No
  • Radio: Stereo FM radio, RDS
  • USB: Proprietary

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer
  • Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
  • Browser: WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (NetFront)
  • Games: 3, incl. motion-based + downloadable
  • Java: Yes, MIDP 2.0
  • Note: Walkman media player, Shake and gesture control, TrackID music recognition, Photo editor, Organizer, Exchangeable Style-Up covers

Battery

  • Type: Removable Li-Po 930 mAh battery
  • Stand-by: Up to 400 h (2G) / Up to 400 h (3G)
  • Talk time: Up to 10 h (2G) / Up to 4 h (3G)

Misc

  • Colors: Metal Grey, Poetic White
  • SAR: 0.73 W/kg (head)     0.85 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 0.85 W/kg (head)    
  • Price: About 100 EUR

Tests

  • Loudspeaker: , Voice 75dB / Noise 82dB / Ring 76dB, ,
  • Audio quality: , Noise -85.9dB / Crosstalk -84.7dB