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Bq Aquaris 3.5 vs Sony Xperia U (ST25a)

Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris 3.5 vs Sony Xperia U phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia U X Bq Aquaris 3.5 09Points
Bq Aquaris 3.5
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
IPS

320x480

2
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
11Points Sony Xperia U (ST25a) Compare Bq Aquaris 3.5 X
Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia U (ST25a)

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Aquaris 3.5} 9 Advantages Bq Aquaris 3.5 vs Xperia U (ST25a)} 11 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
+1GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs512MB LPDDR2
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)4%
Thinner		vs12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer		vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster		vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
4GB (2GB available)vs+8GB (4GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
320x480 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+280 PPI70%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1320 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
19 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Dual-core
110 grams (3.85 ounces)
16 million
3.5"
Only digital zoom
(front) 0.3MP
(front) VGA (640x480)
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Bq Aquaris 3.5Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Change model 
ModelAquaris 3.5Xperia U (ST25a)
Other model namesBQ Aquaris 3.5, 03BQAQU04, 03BQAQU07, 03BQAQU10, 03BQAQU11Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
BrandBqSony
Release date9/9/20135/7/2012
Depth11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 115 millimeters (2.36 x 4.53 in)54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Bq Aquaris 3.5Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI280 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Bq Aquaris 3.5Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Bq Aquaris 3.5Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Chipset32bit32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Bq Aquaris 3.5Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
RAM memory1GB512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Bq Aquaris 3.5Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)		Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Bq Aquaris 3.5Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Bq Aquaris 3.5Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Bq Aquaris 3.5Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Bq Aquaris 3.5Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Bq Aquaris 3.5Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Bq Aquaris 3.5Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA600
Battery capacity1200 mAh1320 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours5.6 hours
Standbyfeature not registered472 hours (19.7 days)

➕ Other features

Bq Aquaris 3.5Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• 4GB or 16GB microSD included
• Viewing angle screen of 178º
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• Exchangeable bottom caps: White, Black, Pink, Yellow
• Sony Reality Display
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• xLoud
• 3D surround sound
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Bq Aquaris 3.5Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.62W/kg (head)
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