Motorola RAZR V XT889 vs Sony Xperia U (ST25a)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola RAZR V vs Sony Xperia U 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 Xperia U X Motorola RAZR V XT889 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Sony Xperia U (ST25a) Compare Motorola RAZR V 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? Motorola RAZR V XT889

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12 Advantages Motorola RAZR V XT889	vs	7 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+1GB LPDDR2100% 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
+8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)44% Thinner	vs	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+540x960 pixels26% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+4.3"23% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+1750 mAh33% 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, 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
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+8GB (4GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
125 grams (4.38 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)14% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
256 PPI	vs	+280 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

26 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola RAZR V XT889	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	RAZR V XT889	Xperia U (ST25a)
Other model names	Motorola RAZR V XT889, Motorola Yangtze	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat
Country or region available	China	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Motorola	Sony
Release date	6/1/2012	5/7/2012
Depth	8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.8 x 128.5 millimeters (2.59 x 5.06 in)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)
Weight	125 grams (4.38 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front Back: KEVLAR	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola RAZR V XT889	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	280 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola RAZR V XT889	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	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
	Motorola RAZR V XT889	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola RAZR V XT889	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola RAZR V XT889	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
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	14.4/5.76 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 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	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 Xperia U (ST25a)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 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	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 Xperia U (ST25a)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 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 Xperia U (ST25a)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola RAZR V XT889	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) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola RAZR V XT889	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
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 Xperia U (ST25a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1320 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	5.6 hours
Standby	150 hours (6.3 days)	472 hours (19.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola RAZR V XT889	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Motorola SmartActions • Docking connector • Java framework	• 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
	Motorola RAZR V XT889	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.62W/kg (head)