Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860) vs Sony Xperia U (ST25a)

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

10/2/2012 2:41 PM, updated: 11/10/2021 4:36 PM

Compare Sony Xperia U X Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1930
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Sony Xperia U (ST25a) Compare Motorola Atrix X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

12 Advantages Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)	vs	5 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (13GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+10.95 millimeters (0.43 inches)10% Thinner	vs	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+540x960 pixels26% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+4"14% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1930 mAh46% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1320 mAh
+Mini HDMI Type CAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)23% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
275 PPI	vs	+280 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

22 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Dual-core

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) 0.3MP

14.4 Mbps

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Atrix 4G (MB860)	Xperia U (ST25a)
Other model names	AT&T Motorola Atrix 4G MB860, Motorola Olympus	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Motorola	Sony
Release date	2/1/2011	5/7/2012
Depth	10.95 millimeters (0.43 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.5 x 117.75 millimeters (2.5 x 4.64 in)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	275 PPI	280 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Mini HDMI Type C	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BH6X	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600
Battery capacity	1930 mAh	1320 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	5.6 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	472 hours (19.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Motorola MOTOBLUR UI with Live Widgets • Dock connector • Speech recognition • Google Maps Navigation • HAC (M3/T3) • Wi-Fi hotspot • Video recording at 1080p via Android 2.3 update • 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
	Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.62W/kg (head)