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Lanix L420 vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)

Side by side comparison between Lanix L420 vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.5"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
06Points Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a) Compare Lanix L420 X
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Lanix L420

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L420} 19 Advantages Lanix L420 vs Vivaz Pro (U8a)} 6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
+1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core147%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs720MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+8GB (3.5GB available)47 times
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
+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)50%
Thinner
vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+480x854 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+4.5"41%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 8MP63%
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) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2000 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 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
128 grams (4.48 ounces)vs+117 grams (4.1 ounces)9%
Lighter
218 PPIvs+229 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
HD (1280x720)
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Lanix L420Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
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ModelLanix L420Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Other model namesTelCel Lanix Ilium L420, Lanix L420 IliumSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE Kanna
Country or region available(Latin America)ColombiaMexico
(Latin America), Colombia, Mexico
(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandLanixSony Ericsson
Release date10/1/20175/1/2010
Depth10 millimeters (0.39 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)69 x 135 millimeters (2.72 x 5.31 in)52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)
Weight128 grams (4.48 ounces)117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Lanix L420Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)218 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

Lanix L420Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Lanix L420Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)32bit
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 550MhzPowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Lanix L420Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (3.5GB available)512MB (75MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Lanix L420Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,7,17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, 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

Lanix L420Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Lanix L420Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2560x1920 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

Lanix L420Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Lanix L420Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Lanix L420Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Lanix L420Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
L420-BAT
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Battery capacity2000 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9 hours5.2 hours
Standby172 hours (7.2 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

Lanix L420Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
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 keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, White
• 8GB microSD included
• 3D stereo sound
• Continuous autofocus
• Touch capture
• WisePilot navigation
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Lanix L420Sony 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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