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HTC Google Nexus One (Global) vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)

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

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Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro X HTC Google Nexus One (Global) 15Points
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
08Points Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a) Compare HTC Google Nexus One X
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Google Nexus One (Global)

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Google Nexus One (Global)} 15 Advantages HTC Google Nexus One (Global) vs Vivaz Pro (U8a)} 8 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core46%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs720MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+512MB (190MB available)153%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (75MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)30%
Thinner
vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+480x800 pixels67%
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+252 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs229 PPI
+3.7"16%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1400 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
130 grams (4.55 ounces)vs+117 grams (4.1 ounces)11%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
VGA (720x480)vs+HD (1280x720)167%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
ModelGoogle Nexus One (Global)Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Other model namesHTC Nexus One PB99100, HTC PassionSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE Kanna
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandHTCSony Ericsson
Release date3/16/20105/1/2010
Depth11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)59.8 x 119 millimeters (2.35 x 4.69 in)52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size3.7" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250 (65nm)32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR256MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB (190MB available)512MB (75MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 900/1700/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, 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

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 24 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 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 focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot 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

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsH.263, H.264, MP4, 3GP, MPEG4MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Battery capacity1400 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours5.2 hours
Standby250 hours (10.4 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 4GB microSD included
• Trackball navigation
• Colors: Black, White
• 8GB microSD included
• 3D stereo sound
• Continuous autofocus
• Touch capture
• WisePilot navigation
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
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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