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Nokia Asha 502 vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 502 vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3"
TFT

240x320

5
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1010
mAh

(Removable)

vs
18Points Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) Compare Nokia Asha 502 X
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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Asha 502} 7 Advantages Nokia Asha 502 vs Vivaz (U5a)} 18 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
+11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)13%
Thinner
vs12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
64MBvs+256MB SDRAM3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
5MBvs+512MB (75MB available)14 times
More internal storage for applications and files
100 grams (3.5 ounces)vs+97 grams (3.4 ounces)3%
Lighter
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+360x640 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
133 PPIvs+229 PPI72%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+3.2"7%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
QVGA (320x240)vs+HD (1280x720)11 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
1010 mAhvs+1200 mAh19%
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+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
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 502Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
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ModelAsha 502Vivaz (U5a)
Other model namesNokia Asha 502 Dual-simSony Ericsson Vivaz U5A, SE Kurara
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandNokiaSony Ericsson
Release date11/1/20133/4/2010
Depth11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)59.5 x 99.6 millimeters (2.34 x 3.92 in)51.7 x 107 millimeters (2.04 x 4.21 in)
Weight100 grams (3.5 ounces)97 grams (3.4 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 502Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47% (screen-to-body ratio)~51% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI229 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 502Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 502Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Chipset32bit32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
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 502Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
RAM memory64MB256MB SDRAM
Internal storage5MB512MB (75MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 502Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Asha 502Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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 502Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
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 502Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 502Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 502Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 502Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5A
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Battery capacity1010 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13.7 hours5.3 hours
Standby576 hours (24 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 502Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-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: Red, Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black
• 4GB microSD included
• Nokia Life
• Support WhatsApp and eBuddy IM
• 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 502Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
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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