LG Transpyre (VS810PP) vs Sony Xperia U (ST25a)

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Side by side comparison between LG Transpyre vs Sony Xperia U phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/18/2015 8:55 PM, updated: 11/10/2021 4:36 PM

Compare Sony Xperia U X LG Transpyre (VS810PP) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Sony Xperia U (ST25a) Compare LG Transpyre X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Transpyre (VS810PP)

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14 Advantages LG Transpyre (VS810PP)	vs	7 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)96% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+1GB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)12% Thinner	vs	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+4.5"29% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(front) 1.3MP3 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	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+2100 mAh59% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1320 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
142 grams (4.97 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)29% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
207 PPI	vs	+280 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

21 Common items in both devices

8GB (4GB available)

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG Transpyre (VS810PP)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Transpyre (VS810PP)	Xperia U (ST25a)
Other model names	Verizon LG Transpyre, Verizon Transpyre, LG VS810PP	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	LG	Sony
Release date	11/1/2014	5/7/2012
Depth	10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.82 x 127.51 millimeters (2.67 x 5.02 in)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Transpyre (VS810PP)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	280 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Transpyre (VS810PP)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Transpyre (VS810PP)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Transpyre (VS810PP)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
RAM memory	1GB	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Transpyre (VS810PP)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 700/1700/2100 (Bands 4,13)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	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
	LG Transpyre (VS810PP)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 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	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Transpyre (VS810PP)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
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
	LG Transpyre (VS810PP)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Transpyre (VS810PP)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Transpyre (VS810PP)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Transpyre (VS810PP)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-41A1H	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	1320 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	5.6 hours
Standby	264 hours (11 days)	472 hours (19.7 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Transpyre (VS810PP)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Knock Code, Gesture Shutter • WiFi hotspot up to 10 devices	• 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
	LG Transpyre (VS810PP)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.83W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.62W/kg (head)