Sony Xperia U (ST25a) vs Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)

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

8/7/2012 11:36 AM, updated: 11/10/2021 4:36 PM

Compare Sony Xperia ion X Sony Xperia U (ST25a) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

19Points Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h) Compare Sony Xperia U X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)

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2 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	vs	19 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)31% Lighter	vs	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+16GB (11.49GB available)187% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)13% Thinner
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
280 PPI	vs	+319 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4.6"31% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 12MP138% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 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) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1320 mAh	vs	+1900 mAh44% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

20 Common items in both devices

TFT LED-Backlit LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia U (ST25a)	Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Other model names	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat	Sony Xperia ion HSPA, Sony Xperia ion LT28h, Sony Aoba
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Sony
Release date	5/7/2012	6/4/2012
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)	68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	280 PPI	319 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	16GB (11.49GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 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 850/1700/1900/2100/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
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
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.6 hours	4 hours
Standby	472 hours (19.7 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
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, 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, Red • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Sony Reality Display • Video stabiliser • PlayNow • 3D sweep panorama • SE Timescape • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)	1.08W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head)	1.02W/kg (head)