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HTC U11 Life (32GB) vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)

Side by side comparison between HTC U11 Life vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5.2"
SLCD5

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) Compare HTC U11 Life X
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC U11 Life (32GB)

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!

U11 Life (32GB)} 28 Advantages HTC U11 Life (32GB) vs Vivaz Pro (U8i)} 5 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs720MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR411 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+32GB (22GB available)299 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (75MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)85%
Thinner
vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+TFT Super LCD 5Advantage
TFT Super LCD 5 display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels8 times
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+424 PPI85%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs229 PPI
+5.2"62%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 16MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
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) 600 Mbps82 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
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
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
+2600 mAh117%
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/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
142 grams (4.97 ounces)vs+117 grams (4.1 ounces)21%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

10 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
ModelU11 Life (32GB)Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Other model namesHTC U11 Life Global version 3GB RAM, HTC Ocean LifeSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE Kanna
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCSony Ericsson
Release date12/1/20175/1/2010
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)72.9 x 149.09 millimeters (2.87 x 5.87 in)52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Display typeTFT Super LCD 5TFT LCD
Screen size5.2" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 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

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)32bit
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 508PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4256MB SDRAM
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)512MB (75MB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Sony 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 / Upload600/75 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat11 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,13,28,20,66)Not 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

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Battery capacity2600 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours5.2 hours
Standby670 hours (27.9 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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 keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Sapphire Blue, Ice White
• Android One
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Plastic body
• Plastic case included
• Amazon Alexa
• HTC Sense UI
• HTC BoomSound
• Hi-Res audio
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter
• Slow motion
• VoLTE
• Miracast
• IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min
• Colors: Black, White
• 8GB microSD included
• 3D stereo sound
• Continuous autofocus
• Touch capture
• WisePilot navigation
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Sony 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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