Lenovo LePhone S2 (16GB) vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo LePhone S2 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 Lenovo LePhone S2 (16GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.8"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) Compare Lenovo LePhone S2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

8
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo LePhone S2 (16GB)

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 Lenovo LePhone S2 (16GB)	vs	4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core104% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	720MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+16GB217 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (75MB available)
+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)15% Thinner	vs	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+480x800 pixels67% Higher resolution screen	vs	360x640 pixels
+246 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	229 PPI
+3.8"19% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+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
+1500 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
125 grams (4.38 ounces)	vs	+97 grams (3.4 ounces)29% Lighter
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

20 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Lenovo LePhone S2 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LePhone S2 (16GB)	Vivaz (U5a)
Other model names	Lenovo S2 16GB, Lenovo LePhone S2	Sony Ericsson Vivaz U5A, SE Kurara
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Lenovo	Sony Ericsson
Release date	3/1/2012	3/4/2010
Depth	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 122 millimeters (2.36 x 4.8 in)	51.7 x 107 millimeters (2.04 x 4.21 in)
Weight	125 grams (4.38 ounces)	97 grams (3.4 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Lenovo LePhone S2 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.8" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~56.1% (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)	246 PPI	229 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo LePhone S2 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo LePhone S2 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220	PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo LePhone S2 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	16GB	512MB (75MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo LePhone S2 (16GB)	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 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	HSCSD, 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
	Lenovo LePhone S2 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 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	feature not registered	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
	Lenovo LePhone S2 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	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
	Lenovo LePhone S2 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo LePhone S2 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (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
	Lenovo LePhone S2 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo LePhone S2 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	5.3 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Lenovo LePhone S2 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Call control	Voice dialing, 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	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 • Lenovo Magic UI v3.0 • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic • WiFi hotspot 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
	Lenovo LePhone S2 (16GB)	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