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Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690) vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)

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

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Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro X Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690) 16Points
3.65"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
10Points Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover X
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)

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!

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690) vs Vivaz Pro (U8i)} 10 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
+800MHz 32bit Single-core6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs720MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+512MB (150MB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (75MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs117 grams (4.1 ounces)
+11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)26%
Thinner
vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+3.65"14%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+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
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+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
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+360x640 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen
158 PPIvs+229 PPI45%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP56%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

15 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
ModelGalaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Xtreme S5690Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE Kanna
Country or region available(Global, International)(Europe)
(Global, International), (Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSony Ericsson
Release date10/1/20115/1/2010
Depth11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)65.9 x 121.5 millimeters (2.59 x 4.78 in)52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)
Weight100 grams (3.5 ounces)117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.65" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)158 PPI229 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Chipset32bit: Marvell MG2 (45nm)32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARMv7 (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

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
RAM memory512MB256MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB (150MB available)512MB (75MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
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

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
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
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Battery capacity1500 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.6 hours5.2 hours
Standby660 hours (27.5 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray
• 2GB microSD included
• WiFi hotspot
• IP67 certified: dust tight and water proof up to 1m for 30min
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• 8GB microSD included
• 3D stereo sound
• Continuous autofocus
• Touch capture
• WisePilot navigation
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
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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