Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) vs Sony Xperia U (ST25a)

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

7/29/2012 6:04 PM, updated: 9/10/2022 5:49 AM

Compare Sony Xperia U X Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.3"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

10Points Sony Xperia U (ST25a) Compare Samsung Wave 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? Sony Xperia U (ST25a)

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!

7 Advantages Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)	vs	10 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+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
+283 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	280 PPI
+1500 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1320 mAh
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (390MB available)	vs	+8GB (4GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
118 grams (4.13 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)7% Lighter
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
3.3"	vs	+3.5"6% Larger screen
3000 apps (Samsung Apps)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times More apps available to download and use
(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Wave (GT-S8500)	Xperia U (ST25a)
Other model names	Samsung S8500 Wave I, GT-S8500B	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	4/21/2010, Announced: 2/22/2010	5/7/2012
Depth	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 118 millimeters (2.2 x 4.65 in)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 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 Wave (GT-S8500)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	3.3" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels (5:3)	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	283 PPI	280 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
System version	Bada 1.0	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Bada 2.0	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	TouchWiz 3.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	2GB (390MB available) Flash (EEPROM)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)	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	3.6/2 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	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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 Wave (GT-S8500)	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	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face 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 Wave (GT-S8500)	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	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
	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	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, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)	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	3.5mm (same audio output)	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	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 Wave (GT-S8500)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)	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	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	5.6 hours
Standby	550 hours (22.9 days)	472 hours (19.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Call control	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: Ebony Gray • 1GB microSD • mDNIe technology • Samsung Voice & Motion UI • DNSe • 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
	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)	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.)	0.99W/kg (head)	1.62W/kg (head)