HTC Desire (A8183) vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)

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

10/18/2015 2:48 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:37 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz X HTC Desire (A8183) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

576MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) Compare HTC Desire X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

8
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire (A8183)

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!

15 Advantages HTC Desire (A8183)	vs	5 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core46% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	720MHz 32bit Single-core
+576MB LPDDR125% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+512MB (151MB available)101% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (75MB available)
+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)5% Thinner	vs	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+480x800 pixels67% Higher resolution screen	vs	360x640 pixels
+252 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	229 PPI
+3.7"16% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.	vs	Resistive
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1400 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+97 grams (3.4 ounces)39% Lighter
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

19 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

3G HSUPA

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Desire (A8183)	Vivaz (U5a)
Other model names	HTC Desire A8183, HTC Bravo	Sony Ericsson Vivaz U5A, SE Kurara
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	HTC	Sony Ericsson
Release date	4/1/2010	3/4/2010
Depth	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)	51.7 x 107 millimeters (2.04 x 4.21 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	97 grams (3.4 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	229 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware update	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
RAM memory	576MB LPDDR	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	512MB (151MB available)	512MB (75MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 Mbps	10.2/2 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 850/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, 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
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 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	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formats	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	5.3 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	WAP, HTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Brown, Silver, White • Video recording at 720p only Android Froyo update • Optical mouse (Touchpad) • HTC Sense UI Java framework	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Gray, Light pink • 8GB microSD included • 3D stereo sound • Continuous autofocus • Touch capture • WisePilot navigation Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered