Comparison of Sony Ericsson W890i and W880i

Author: Caroline Telford

The newest member of the Sony family of mobile phones is an enhancement of its predecessor, the Sony Ericsson W880i. Both phones have excellent music capabilities, the real purpose of the “W” series. In both models the emphasis is on the phone’s ability to produce excellent musical entertainment instead of being a camera phone.


This is apparent in the fact that the camera on both phones lacks both auto focus and flash. On the positive side, the keypad on the Sony Ericsson W890i is easier to use than the one on the Sony Ericsson W880i. This easier to use keypad is beneficial not only for texting but also when it is necessary to dial a number that does not appear in your contact list or as part of your recent calls. The phone is still slim in style which makes it easy to carry just about anyplace you may go.

Another change that was made is that the Sony Ericsson W890i has a 2GB memory stick instead of the 1GB memory card that was in its predecessor. However in spite of the increase in memory, the W890i only holds 500 tracks instead of the 900 that the W880i was capable of holding. Of course, the W890i also has the potential to expand to 8GB to hold everything from Abba to Zappa.

For those who are interested in safety, the case on the Sony Ericsson W890i is a little more rounded. Although this does not customarily affect anyone’s choice in a phone, for those who have small children it may be of concern. The display screen is also slightly larger than on the previous model though the phone itself is still slim and lightweight like the Sony Ericsson W880i.

Both of these models are intended to be music phones rather than camera phones thus the reason the focus is on the music capabilities. In fact, the Sony Ericsson W890i improves on the quality of the speakers compared to the Sony Ericsson W880i. Though this is not of importance to someone looking for a basic camera phone, it is extremely important for the music lover.

The choice between the two phones, the Sony Ericsson W880i or the Sony Ericsson W890i, is one each consumer has to weigh for himself. The options on each phone are similar, but the W890i is the later model with upgrades and enhancements that make it a better choice for the average consumer. On the other hand, some users prefer the look and style of the W880i in spite of any upgrades that SE has made.

To say either model is preferred over the other one at this point lacks substance. Reviews show preferences for both phones, and perhaps due to the personal preference of the user. Each person must make a decision based upon his or her personal preference in features including that of a music phone instead of a camera phone. Either phone is a great choice for music, but if you’re looking for a camera phone, you want to choose the “C” series.

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