Motorola RAZR V XT889 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)

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

1/8/2013 3:00 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 3:20 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro X Motorola RAZR V XT889 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a) Compare Motorola RAZR V X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
LED

480x854

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola RAZR V XT889

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13 Advantages Motorola RAZR V XT889	vs	5 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)37% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+4GB (2GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (320MB available)
+125 grams (4.38 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
+8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)62% Thinner	vs	13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+540x960 pixels26% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+4.3"16% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+1750 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
256 PPI	vs	+265 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

25 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola RAZR V XT889	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	RAZR V XT889	Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Other model names	Motorola RAZR V XT889, Motorola Yangtze	Sony Xperia Pro MK16, Sony MK16a, SE Iyokan
Country or region available	China	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Motorola	Sony Ericsson
Release date	6/1/2012	10/18/2011
Depth	8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)	13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.8 x 128.5 millimeters (2.59 x 5.06 in)	57 x 120 millimeters (2.24 x 4.72 in)
Weight	125 grams (4.38 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front Back: KEVLAR	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola RAZR V XT889	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola RAZR V XT889	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola RAZR V XT889	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola RAZR V XT889	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	512MB (320MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola RAZR V XT889	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
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	7.2/5.76 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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
	Motorola RAZR V XT889	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 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	EIS: Digital stabilization	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
	Motorola RAZR V XT889	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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
	Motorola RAZR V XT889	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola RAZR V XT889	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola RAZR V XT889	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola RAZR V XT889	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	7 hours
Standby	150 hours (6.3 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola RAZR V XT889	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black Motorola SmartActions • Docking connector Java framework	• Colors: Black, Silver, Red • 8GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Video stabiliser • PlayNow • SE Timescape • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola RAZR V XT889	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
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