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Samsung Gear S2 Classic (3G SM-R735A) vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Gear S2 Classic vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz X Samsung Gear S2 Classic (3G SM-R735A) 18Points
1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i) Compare Samsung Gear S2 Classic X
3.2"
TFT

360x640

8
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Gear S2 Classic (3G SM-R735A)

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Gear S2 Classic (3G SM-R735A)} 18 Advantages Samsung Gear S2 Classic (3G SM-R735A) vs Vivaz (U5i)} 15 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core35%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs720MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+4GB (2GB available)26 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (75MB available)
+54 grams (1.89 ounces)80%
Lighter
vs97 grams (3.4 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+424 PPI85%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs229 PPI
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps106%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps
+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
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)7%
Thinner
360x360 pixelsvs+360x640 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
1.2"vs+3.2"167%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 8MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1500 appsvs+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)32 times
More apps available to download and use
300 mAhvs+1200 mAh3 times
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+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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.
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+WAP, HTML, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

3 Common items in both devices
16 million
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Samsung Gear S2 Classic (3G SM-R735A)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
ModelGear S2 Classic (3G SM-R735A)Vivaz (U5i)
Other model namesAT&T Samsung Gear S2 classic R735A, Samsung OrbisSony Ericsson Vivaz U5i, SE Kurara
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSony Ericsson
Release date3/1/20163/4/2010
Depth13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)46.9 x 44 millimeters (1.85 x 1.73 in)51.7 x 107 millimeters (2.04 x 4.21 in)
Weight54 grams (1.89 ounces)97 grams (3.4 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Samsung Gear S2 Classic (3G SM-R735A)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size1.2" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~22.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~51% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x360 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Gear S2 Classic (3G SM-R735A)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
System versionTizen 2.3Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updateTizen 2.3.2feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Gear S2 Classic (3G SM-R735A)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 2 Dual 3250 (28nm)32bit
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2 400MhzPowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Gear S2 Classic (3G SM-R735A)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)512MB (75MB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Gear S2 Classic (3G SM-R735A)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps10.2/2 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, 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

Samsung Gear S2 Classic (3G SM-R735A)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported8 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedHD (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 stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Gear S2 Classic (3G SM-R735A)Sony 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

Samsung Gear S2 Classic (3G SM-R735A)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Gear S2 Classic (3G SM-R735A)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Gear S2 Classic (3G SM-R735A)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Gear S2 Classic (3G SM-R735A)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Battery capacity300 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours5.3 hours
Standby48 hours (2 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Gear S2 Classic (3G SM-R735A)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedWAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Platinum, Rose Gold
• Leather strap
• Stainless Steel body
• Samsung Pay
• S-Voice, S-Health
• Wireless Charging (Qi)
• IP68 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1.5m and 30min
• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Gray, Light pink
• 8GB microSD included
• 3D stereo sound
• Continuous autofocus
• Touch capture
• WisePilot navigation
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Gear S2 Classic (3G SM-R735A)Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.79W/kg (head), 1.632W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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