Sony Ericsson Elm J10 vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Elm J10 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 Sony Ericsson Elm J10 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

N/A

1000
mAh

(Removable)

15Points Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) Compare Sony Ericsson Elm J10 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)

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3 Advantages Sony Ericsson Elm J10	vs	15 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
+280MB3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (75MB available)
+90 grams (3.15 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	97 grams (3.4 ounces)
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)12% 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
182 PPI	vs	+229 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.2"	vs	+3.2"45% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 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
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Resistive Single touchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
1000 mAh	vs	+1200 mAh20% 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
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

15 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

3G HSUPA

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+8 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
	Sony Ericsson Elm J10	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Elm J10	Vivaz (U5a)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Elm GreenHeart, Sony Ericsson Elm J10i2	Sony Ericsson Vivaz U5A, SE Kurara
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Sony Ericsson
Release date	3/12/2010	3/4/2010
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)	45 x 110 millimeters (1.77 x 4.33 in)	51.7 x 107 millimeters (2.04 x 4.21 in)
Weight	90 grams (3.15 ounces)	97 grams (3.4 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Elm J10	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.2" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~30.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	182 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
	Sony Ericsson Elm J10	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
	Sony Ericsson Elm J10	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Chipset	feature not registered	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core ARM11 (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
	Sony Ericsson Elm J10	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
RAM memory	feature not registered	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	280MB	512MB (75MB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Elm J10	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
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	7.2/1.8 Mbps	10.2/2 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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, 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
	Sony Ericsson Elm J10	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 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	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	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
	Sony Ericsson Elm J10	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
	Sony Ericsson Elm J10	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.264, H.263	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Elm J10	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Elm J10	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Elm J10	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-43	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3.7 hours	5.3 hours
Standby	424 hours (17.7 days)	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Elm J10	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push 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	feature not registered	WAP, HTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Metal Black, Pearly Rose • Noise cancellation with dedicated mic • HD Voice ready • Google Maps • YouTube, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter applications • DLNA • Eco friendly materials 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
	Sony Ericsson Elm J10	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