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Motorola Electrify M (XT905) vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)

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

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Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro X Motorola Electrify M (XT905) 26Points
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) Compare Motorola Electrify M X
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Electrify M (XT905)

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Electrify M (XT905)} 26 Advantages Motorola Electrify M (XT905) vs Vivaz Pro (U8i)} 3 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core163%
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 (5GB available)67 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
+111 grams (3.89 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs117 grams (4.1 ounces)
+8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)73%
Thinner
vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+Super AMOLED AdvancedAdvantage
Super AMOLED Advanced display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+540x960 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+256 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs229 PPI
+4.3"34%
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) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
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 LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 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
+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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/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
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Change model 
ModelElectrify M (XT905)Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Other model namesMotorola Electrify M XT905 for US Cellular, Scorpion MiniSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE Kanna
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSony Ericsson
Release date11/8/20125/1/2010
Depth8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)61.5 x 123.2 millimeters (2.42 x 4.85 in)52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)
Weight111 grams (3.89 ounces)117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Display typeSuper AMOLED AdvancedTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM896032bit
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)512MB (75MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 700Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot 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

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Battery capacity2000 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16.7 hours5.2 hours
Standby432 hours (18 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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, Gray
• Splash-resistant DuPont KEVLAR housing
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Motorola SmartActions
• 3D stereo sound
• HAC (M4/T4)
• WiFi dual-band
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• 8GB microSD included
• 3D stereo sound
• Continuous autofocus
• Touch capture
• WisePilot navigation
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)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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