Philips 699 vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)

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Side by side comparison between Philips 699 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 Philips 699 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP

N/A

850
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) Compare Philips 699 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)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

1 Advantage Philips 699	vs	23 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
11MB	vs	+512MB (75MB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 4GB microSD	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
98 grams (3.43 ounces)	vs	+97 grams (3.4 ounces)1% Lighter
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	vs	+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)20% Thinner
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+360x640 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
154 PPI	vs	+229 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"	vs	+3.2"23% Larger screen
(back) 1.2MP	vs	+(back) 8MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+HD (1280x720)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)4999 times More apps available to download and use
2G GPRS	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps212 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
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
1.2	vs	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)	vs	+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

10 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Resistive

Single

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

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+3 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Philips 699	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Philips 699	Vivaz (U5a)
Other model names	Philips 699 Dual-sim	Sony Ericsson Vivaz U5A, SE Kurara
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Philips	Sony Ericsson
Release date	9/24/2008	3/4/2010
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 106 millimeters (2.2 x 4.17 in)	51.7 x 107 millimeters (2.04 x 4.21 in)
Weight	98 grams (3.43 ounces)	97 grams (3.4 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Philips 699	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.6" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~35.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	154 PPI	229 PPI
Colors	260 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
	Philips 699	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
System version	Proprietary OS	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
	Philips 699	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
	Philips 699	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
RAM memory	feature not registered	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	11MB	512MB (75MB available)
External storage	Until 4GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Philips 699	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.048 Mbps	10.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	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	GPRS	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Philips 699	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Back camera (main camera)	1.2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	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	Only digital zoom	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
	Philips 699	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
	Philips 699	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Philips 699	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
USB	Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	1.2	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
	Philips 699	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Philips 699	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	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	2.5 hours	5.3 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Philips 699	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-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	WAP, HTML	WAP, HTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Pen for resistive touch • Handwriting recognition • Screensavers and wallpapers • Languages: Chinese Simplified & Traditional, English 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
	Philips 699	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