Sony Ericsson W518 / W508

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This mid-range phone sports 3G data, video sharing, 3-megapixel camera, and GPS navigation in a thin clamshell design. Other notable features include gesture control, external music controls, stereo Bluetooth. FM radio, and a memory card slot.

W518 adds GPS navigation

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Modes	more detail less detail WCDMA 850 / 1900 / 2100 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 WCDMA / HSDPA 3.6 (3G / 4G) 850 Cellular / band 5 (V) Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel 1900 PCS / band 2 (II) Americas 2100 IMT / band 1 (I) Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, Brazil, India, Israel GSM (2G) 850 Cellular Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel 900 Europe, Asia, Africa 1800 DCS Europe, Asia, Africa 1900 PCS Americas
Weight	3.5 oz (99 g)
Dimensions	3.7" x 2" x 0.6" (94 x 51 x 15.2 mm)
Battery	Talk: 4 hours max. (240 minutes) Standby: 400 hours max. (16.7 days) Removable
Display	Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD) Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA) 2.2" diagonal Colors: 262,144 (18-bit)
OS / Platform	(proprietary)
Processor	?
Memory	100 MB internal storage, available to user
Phone Book Capacity	?
FCC ID	PY7A3880017 » (Approved Apr 30, 2009) PY7A3880024 » (Approved Apr 30, 2009) PY7A3880016 »

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Features	Ungroup Features Show all features Key features only
Flashlight	-
GPS / Location	Some versions only Type: A-GPS W518 only / supports LBS navigation
Inductive Charging	-
NFC	-
Ruggedized	-
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size	-
Digital TTY/TDD	Yes
Hearing Aid Compatible	Some versions only Rating: M3, T4 (very tele-coil compatible) v2007
Multiple Languages	Yes
Alerts
External Display	monochrome / 128 x 36 pixels
Polyphonic Ringtones	Yes
Ringer Profiles	Yes
Vibrate	Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth	Supported Profiles: HSP, HFP 1.5, DUN, OPP, FTP, PBA, A2DP, AVRC, HID, BIP, Sync, PAN version 2.0+EDR
Infrared (IR)	-
Mobile Hotspot	-
PC Sync	Yes
SDIO	-
USB	supports mass storage mode
Wi-Fi	-
Contacts
Multiple Numbers per Name	Yes
Picture ID	Yes
Ringer ID	Yes
Voice Dialing	Type: Speaker-dependent (tags)
Customization
Changeable Faceplates	-
Custom Graphics	Yes
Custom Ringtones	Yes
Real-Music Ringers	Supported Formats: MP3, AAC
Data & Network
Data Tethering	Yes
External Antenna Jack	-
Flight Mode	Yes
GAIT	-
High-Speed Data	Technology: HSDPA 3.6
UMA	-
WAP / Web Browser	Browser Software: Access NetFront
Input
Key Lock Switch	on right side
Predictive Text Entry	Yes
Side Keys	volume on right
Text Keyboard, Hardware	-
Touch Screen	-
Memory
Hard Drive	-
Memory Card Slot	Card Type: M2 (Memory Stick Micro) up to 16 GB
Messaging
Email Client	Yes
EMS / Picture Messaging	-
Instant Messaging	Yes
MMS	Yes
Text Messaging (SMS)	Yes
Text Messaging Templates	Yes
Music
FM Radio	supports RDS
FM Transmitter	-
Headphone Jack (3.5mm)	-
Music Player	with gesture control
Stereo Speakers	-
Photo & Video
Camera	Resolution: 3+ megapixel geo-tagging, brightness, night mode, self-timer functions
DLNA	-
Front-Facing Camera	-
Live TV	-
PictBridge	Yes
Streaming Video	supports YouTube
TV Output	-
Video Capture	with video editing (trimming)
Video Sharing	requires network support
Productivity
Alarm	Yes
Calculator	Yes
Calendar	Yes
ECML / Digital Wallet	-
SyncML	-
To-Do List	Yes
Voice Memo	can record calls / can use memos as ringtones
Software
BREW	-
Games	Yes
Java (J2ME)	Yes
Voice
Call Screening	-
HD Voice	-
Headset Jack (2.5 mm)	-
Push-To-Talk	-
Speaker Phone	Yes

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