Nokia 3120 vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 3120 vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/18/2015 2:48 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:37 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz X Nokia 3120 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.6"
CSTN

128x128

N/A

850
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) Compare Nokia 3120 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

8
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)

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1 Advantage Nokia 3120	vs	23 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
+84 grams (2.94 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	97 grams (3.4 ounces)
473KB	vs	+512MB (75MB available)161 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
19.6 millimeters (0.77 inches)	vs	+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)57% Thinner
CSTN - passive matrix	vs	+TFT LCDAdvantage TFT LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4 thousand	vs	+16 million3999 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
128x128 pixels	vs	+360x640 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen
113 PPI	vs	+229 PPI103% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.6"	vs	+3.2"100% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(back) 8MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+HD (1280x720)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)	vs	+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)49 times More apps available to download and use
2G GPRS	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G GPRS) 0.036 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps282 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Resistive Single touchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
850 mAh	vs	+1200 mAh41% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

4 Common items in both devices

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 3120	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nokia 3120	Vivaz (U5a)
Other model names	Nokia 3120 RH-19	Sony Ericsson Vivaz U5A, SE Kurara
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Nokia	Sony Ericsson
Release date	6/1/2004	3/4/2010
Depth	19.6 millimeters (0.77 inches)	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)	46 x 102 millimeters (1.81 x 4.02 in)	51.7 x 107 millimeters (2.04 x 4.21 in)
Weight	84 grams (2.94 ounces)	97 grams (3.4 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 3120	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Display type	CSTN - passive matrix	TFT LCD
Screen size	1.6" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~17.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	128x128 pixels	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	113 PPI	229 PPI
Colors	4 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 3120	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
System version	Nokia Series OS S40 1st edition	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 3120	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Chipset	feature not registered	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 3120	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
RAM memory	feature not registered	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	473KB	512MB (75MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 3120	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
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	0.036 Mbps	10.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS	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
	Nokia 3120	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720) 24 fps
Flash	Not supported	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	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 3120	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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
	Nokia 3120	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formats	MIDI	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 3120	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	Not supported	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 3120	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 3120	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BR-5C / BL-5C	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	850 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	5.3 hours
Standby	410 hours (17.1 days)	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 3120	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Call control	Not supported	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	WAP, HTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Lime Tree Green, Iron Blue • Java Games (Snake, Beach Rally, Bowling) • Pop-Port (USB and Charger) Java framework	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Gray, Light pink • 8GB microSD included • 3D stereo sound • Continuous autofocus • Touch capture • WisePilot navigation Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 3120	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
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