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BlackBerry Classic vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Classic vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.5"
TFT

720x720

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2515
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) Compare BlackBerry Classic X
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Classic

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!

Classic} 25 Advantages BlackBerry Classic vs Vivaz Pro (U8i)} 3 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core163%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs720MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+16GB217 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (75MB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)47%
Thinner
vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+720x720 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+291 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs229 PPI
+3.5"9%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40%
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2515 mAh110%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+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
178 grams (6.23 ounces)vs+117 grams (4.1 ounces)52%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

16 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry ClassicSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
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ModelBlackBerry ClassicVivaz Pro (U8i)
Other model namesBlackBerry Classic SQC100-1, BlackBerry Q20, RIM KopiSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE Kanna
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerrySony Ericsson
Release date12/17/20145/1/2010
Depth10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)72.4 x 131 millimeters (2.85 x 5.16 in)52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)
Weight178 grams (6.23 ounces)117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry ClassicSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x720 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)291 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry ClassicSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry ClassicSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM896032bit
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry ClassicSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
RAM memory2GB256MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB512MB (75MB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry ClassicSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 - USA: 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, 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

BlackBerry ClassicSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry ClassicSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
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

BlackBerry ClassicSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry ClassicSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry ClassicSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry ClassicSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Battery capacity2515 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours5.2 hours
Standby365 hours (15.2 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry ClassicSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Optical trackpad
• BBM 6
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• 8GB microSD included
• 3D stereo sound
• Continuous autofocus
• Touch capture
• WisePilot navigation
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry ClassicSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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