Sony Xperia U (ST25a) vs Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia U vs Motorola Edge 30 Neo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/6/2022 4:58 PM, updated: 3/3/2023 8:09 AM

Compare Motorola Edge 30 Neo X Sony Xperia U (ST25a) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

31Points Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB) Compare Sony Xperia U X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.28"
POLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB)

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!

6 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	vs	31 Advantages Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)41% Lighter	vs	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X15 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+128GB (104GB available)25 times More internal storage for applications and files
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+7.75 millimeters (0.31 inches)55% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
280 PPI	vs	+419 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+6.28"79% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP14 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 32MP103 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps138 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1320 mAh	vs	+4020 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

11 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia U (ST25a)	Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat	Lenovo Edge 30 Neo 5G XT2245-1 Dual-SIM, PAV00007FR +Pantone
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Motorola
Release date	5/7/2012	10/7/2022, Announced: 9/8/2022
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	7.75 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)	71.2 x 152.9 millimeters (2.8 x 6.02 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	3.5" inches	6.28" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	280 PPI	419 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	DCI-P3
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 380818 (v9) Geekbench: 1964 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µmAF
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	4020 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	68W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	5.6 hours	feature not registered
Standby	472 hours (19.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB)
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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• 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	• Colors: Black Onyx, Ice Palace, Very Peri, Aqua Foam • Protective case included • ThinkShield • Ready For
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head)	feature not registered