Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) vs Sony Xperia U (ST25a)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Nexus 6 vs Sony Xperia U phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/16/2014 7:54 PM, updated: 11/10/2021 4:36 PM

Compare Sony Xperia U X Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.96"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3220
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Sony Xperia U (ST25a) Compare Motorola Nexus 6 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 Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)

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29 Advantages Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)	vs	3 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+3GB LPDDR35 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+32GB (26GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)19% Thinner	vs	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1440x2560 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+493 PPI76% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	280 PPI
+5.96"70% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2.1MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3220 mAh144% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1320 mAh
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
184 grams (6.44 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)67% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+7 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)	Xperia U (ST25a)
Other model names	Google Nexus 6 XT1103, Motorola Nexus X, Motorola Shamu	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Motorola	Sony
Release date	11/12/2014	5/7/2012
Depth	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	83 x 159.3 millimeters (3.27 x 6.27 in)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	5.96" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	493 PPI	280 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
System version	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 420	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (26GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	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 Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)	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, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600
Battery capacity	3220 mAh	1320 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	5.6 hours
Standby	330 hours (13.8 days)	472 hours (19.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)	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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Cloud White • 13MP IMX 214 image sensor camera	• 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 Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)	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)