QMobile Linq L15 vs Sony Ericsson A8i
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Width
A8i: 12 mm narrower
- Linq L15:
- 71 mm
- A8i:
- 59 mm
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Screen diagonal
A8i: 1.5 in smaller diagonal
- Linq L15:
- 5 in
- A8i:
- 3.5 in
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Depth
Linq L15: 5.5 mm thinner
- Linq L15:
- 8.5 mm
- A8i:
- 14 mm
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Height
A8i: 26 mm shorter
- Linq L15:
- 143 mm
- A8i:
- 117 mm
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Release year
- Linq L15:
- 2015
- A8i:
- 2010
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. Linq L15
- Height:
- 143 mm +26 mm versus A8i
- Width:
- 71 mm +12 mm versus A8i
- Depth:
- 8.5 mm
- Weight:
- Unknown
2. A8i
- Height:
- 117 mm
- Width:
- 59 mm
- Depth:
- 14 mm +5.5 mm versus Linq L15
- Weight:
- 136 g
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. Linq L15
- Screen diagonal:
- 5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 68.9 cm²
2. A8i
- Screen diagonal:
- 3.5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 33.8 cm²
Linq L15 has approximately 104.1% more rectangular screen area than A8i.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | Linq L15 | A8i |
|---|---|---|
| 8 GB | 1 GB RAM | Unknown |
A8i: Original memory entry
200 MB
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. Linq L15
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 64 GB
2. A8i
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
At least two unambiguous positive capacity values are needed for a chart. Original entries remain in the specifications.
Specifications
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Everyday essentials
| Specification | Linq L15 | A8i |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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| Technology |
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| Screen size |
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| Screen resolution |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset |
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Unknown |
| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Linq L15 | A8i |
|---|---|---|
| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | Linq L15 | A8i |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Unknown |
Performance
| Specification | Linq L15 | A8i |
|---|---|---|
| Processor CPU |
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Unknown |
| Graphics processor GPU |
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Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | Linq L15 | A8i |
|---|---|---|
| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. | Unknown |
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| Battery life |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Linq L15 | A8i |
|---|---|---|
| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | Linq L15 | A8i |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
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Other features
| Specification | Linq L15 | A8i |
|---|---|---|
| Dop |
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