Panasonic Eluga DL1 vs Sony Xperia U (ST25a)

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Side by side comparison between Panasonic Eluga DL1 vs Sony Xperia U phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/31/2013 7:24 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 3:05 PM

Compare Sony Xperia U X Panasonic Eluga DL1 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1150
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Sony Xperia U (ST25a) Compare Panasonic Eluga DL1 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? Panasonic Eluga DL1

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12 Advantages Panasonic Eluga DL1	vs	8 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+8GB (5GB available)25% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+103 grams (3.61 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)54% Thinner	vs	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+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
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+IP57 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
256 PPI	vs	+280 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
1150 mAh	vs	+1320 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Panasonic Eluga DL1	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Eluga DL1	Xperia U (ST25a)
Other model names	Panasonic ELUGA, Panasonic EB-3901	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Panasonic	Sony
Release date	2/20/2012	5/7/2012
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 123 millimeters (2.44 x 4.84 in)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)
Weight	103 grams (3.61 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP57 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Panasonic Eluga DL1	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	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	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Panasonic Eluga DL1	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
System version	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Panasonic Eluga DL1	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz 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
	Panasonic Eluga DL1	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Panasonic Eluga DL1	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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
	Panasonic Eluga DL1	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 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	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile 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
	Panasonic Eluga DL1	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	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
	Panasonic Eluga DL1	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AC3, eAAC+	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Panasonic Eluga DL1	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	2.1 + 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	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Panasonic Eluga DL1	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Panasonic Eluga DL1	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	1320 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	5.6 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	472 hours (19.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Panasonic Eluga DL1	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver • 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
	Panasonic Eluga DL1	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)