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Motorola Moto G (XT1031) vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G 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 Moto G (XT1031) 21Points
4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a) Compare Motorola Moto G X
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G (XT1031)

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!

Moto G (XT1031)} 21 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1031) vs Vivaz Pro (U8a)} 5 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core145%
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 (5.49GB available)74 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (75MB available)
+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)29%
Thinner
vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+326 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs229 PPI
+4.5"41%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
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)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
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
+2070 mAh73%
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
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
143 grams (5.01 ounces)vs+117 grams (4.1 ounces)22%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

18 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
ModelMoto G (XT1031)Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Other model namesMotorola Moto G1 XT1031 (CDMA), XT1028 (Verizon)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE Kanna
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandMotorolaSony Ericsson
Release date11/13/20135/1/2010
Depth11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels (16:9)360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)32bit
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (5.49GB available)
eMMC 4.5
512MB (75MB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G (XT1031)Sony 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 / Upload21/5.76 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, 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

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature 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 stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)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

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 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, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Battery capacity2070 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy24 hours (1 day)5.2 hours
Standby210 hours (8.8 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice 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 (front panel), 7 color options (back panel)
• Slow motion video
• WiFi hotspot
• Google Drive 50GB
• Colors: Black, White
• 8GB microSD included
• 3D stereo sound
• Continuous autofocus
• Touch capture
• WisePilot navigation
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.79W/kg (head)feature not registered
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