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Vodafone Smart 4 Turbo vs Sony Xperia U (ST25a)

Side by side comparison between Vodafone Smart 4 Turbo vs Sony Xperia U phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia U X Vodafone Smart 4 Turbo 13Points
4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1880
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Vodafone Smart 4 Turbo

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Smart 4 Turbo} 13 Advantages Vodafone Smart 4 Turbo vs Xperia U (ST25a)} 6 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core62%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)15%
Thinner
vs12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+4.5"29%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+1880 mAh42%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1320 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
4GB (1.88GB available)vs+8GB (4GB available)113%
More internal storage for applications and files
152 grams (5.32 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)38%
Lighter
218 PPIvs+280 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
480x854 pixels
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 0.3MP
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Vodafone Smart 4 TurboSony Xperia U (ST25a)
Change model 
ModelSmart 4 TurboXperia U (ST25a)
Other model namesVodafone Smart 4G Turbo 889N NFC, Vodafone 889N 4G LTE-ASony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
BrandVodafoneSony
Release date7/1/20145/7/2012
Depth10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)67.5 x 134.5 millimeters (2.66 x 5.3 in)54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)
Weight152 grams (5.32 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Vodafone Smart 4 TurboSony Xperia U (ST25a)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)218 PPI280 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Vodafone Smart 4 TurboSony Xperia U (ST25a)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Vodafone Smart 4 TurboSony Xperia U (ST25a)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Vodafone Smart 4 TurboSony Xperia U (ST25a)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (1.88GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Vodafone Smart 4 TurboSony Xperia U (ST25a)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/1800/2600Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Vodafone Smart 4 TurboSony Xperia U (ST25a)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Vodafone Smart 4 TurboSony 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

Vodafone Smart 4 TurboSony Xperia U (ST25a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Vodafone Smart 4 TurboSony 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
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Vodafone Smart 4 TurboSony Xperia U (ST25a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Vodafone Smart 4 TurboSony Xperia U (ST25a)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
CPLD-315
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA600
Battery capacity1880 mAh1320 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy9 hours5.6 hours
Standby150 hours (6.3 days)472 hours (19.7 days)

➕ Other features

Vodafone Smart 4 TurboSony Xperia U (ST25a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• HD Voice
• 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

Vodafone Smart 4 TurboSony Xperia U (ST25a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.45W/kg (head), 1.32W/kg (body)1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.62W/kg (head)
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