Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T) vs Sony Xperia U (ST25a)

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

3/20/2017 8:03 PM, updated: 11/10/2021 4:36 PM

Compare Sony Xperia U X Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Sony Xperia U (ST25a) Compare Samsung Omnia W 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? Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)

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!

8 Advantages Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)	vs	7 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+8GB (6GB available)50% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)10% Thinner	vs	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+3.7"6% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1320 mAh
115 grams (4.03 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)5% Lighter
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
252 PPI	vs	+280 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

28 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR2

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+21 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Omnia W (GT-i8350T)	Xperia U (ST25a)
Other model names	Telstra Samsung Omnia W i8350, Samsung Wembley	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	10/1/2011	5/7/2012
Depth	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.8 x 115.97 millimeters (2.31 x 4.57 in)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	280 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
System version	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 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 850/1900	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, 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
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	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
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	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
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)	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)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1320 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	5.6 hours
Standby	370 hours (15.4 days)	472 hours (19.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)	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	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Bing Maps • Xbox Live • WiFi hotspot	• 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
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350T)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.36W/kg (head), 0.94W/kg (body)	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.4W/kg (head)	1.62W/kg (head)