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Nokia Asha 305 vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 305 vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3"
TFT

240x400

2
MP
32MB
RAM

Single-core

1110
mAh

(Removable)

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22Points Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i) Compare Nokia Asha 305 X
3.2"
TFT

360x640

8
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)

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Asha 305} 3 Advantages Nokia Asha 305 vs Vivaz (U5i)} 22 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core39%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs720MHz 32bit Single-core
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
32MB SDRAMvs+256MB SDRAM7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MB (10MB available)vs+512MB (75MB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
98 grams (3.43 ounces)vs+97 grams (3.4 ounces)1%
Lighter
12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)2%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+360x640 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
155 PPIvs+229 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+3.2"7%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
QCIF (176x144)vs+HD (1280x720)35 times
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 EDGEvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1110 mAhvs+1200 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

13 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Resistive
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 305Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
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ModelAsha 305Vivaz (U5i)
Other model namesNokia Asha 3050 Dual-Sim RM-766, Nokia 3050 RM-766Sony Ericsson Vivaz U5i, SE Kurara
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaSony Ericsson
Release date7/1/20123/4/2010
Depth12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)53.8 x 110.3 millimeters (2.12 x 4.34 in)51.7 x 107 millimeters (2.04 x 4.21 in)
Weight98 grams (3.43 ounces)97 grams (3.4 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 305Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~43.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~51% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenResistive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)155 PPI229 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 305Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
System versionNokia Series OS S40 Platform 2.0Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 305Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
Chipset32bit32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 305Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
RAM memory32MB SDRAM256MB SDRAM
Internal storage64MB (10MB available)512MB (75MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 305Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps10.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Asha 305Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144) 10 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 305Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot 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

Nokia Asha 305Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AACMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 305Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 305Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 305Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Battery capacity1110 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hours5.3 hours
Standby528 hours (22 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 305Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLWAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver White, Red, Mid Blue, Dark Grey
• 2GB microSD included
• Containing up to 60% recycled materials
• Change SIM cards without turning off your phone
• 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 Asha 305Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
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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