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Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G) vs Sony Xperia U (ST25a)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G) vs Sony Xperia U phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia U X Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G) 21Points
6.1"
IPS+

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4050
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)

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Ascend Mate 2 (4G)} 21 Advantages Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G) vs Xperia U (ST25a)} 3 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
+1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core96%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+16GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)26%
Thinner
vs12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+TFT Super IPS+Advantage
TFT Super IPS+ display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+6.1"74%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean 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
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4050 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1320 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
202 grams (7.07 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)84%
Lighter
241 PPIvs+280 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

21 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+14 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

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Change model 
ModelAscend Mate 2 (4G)Xperia U (ST25a)
Other model namesHuawei Ascend Mate2 4G LTE, MT2-L00, MT2-L02, MT2-L03Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
BrandHuaweiSony
Release date1/6/20145/7/2012
Depth9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)84.7 x 161 millimeters (3.33 x 6.34 in)54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)
Weight202 grams (7.07 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Display typeTFT Super IPS+TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size6.1" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)241 PPI280 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM892832bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony 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 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 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100Not 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

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 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
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)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

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA600
Battery capacity4050 mAh1320 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5.6 hours
Standbyfeature not registered472 hours (19.7 days)

➕ Other features

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Crystal Black, Pure White
• Huawei Emotion UI v2.0
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Dolby mobile sound
• Gloves Mode (touchscreen works with gloves)
• 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

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (4G)Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.62W/kg (head)
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