Sony Ericsson Satio vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)

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

10/18/2015 2:48 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:04 AM

Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz X Sony Ericsson Satio 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

360x640

12
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

10Points Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) Compare Sony Ericsson Satio 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)

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!

6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Satio	vs	10 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
+256MB (128MB available)71% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (75MB available)
+3.5"9% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 12MP50% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+720MHz 32bit Single-core26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
126 grams (4.41 ounces)	vs	+97 grams (3.4 ounces)30% Lighter
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)4% Thinner
210 PPI	vs	+229 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use 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
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices

256MB SDRAM

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

360x640 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Satio	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Sony Ericsson Satio	Vivaz (U5a)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Satio U1i, U1a, SE Idou	Sony Ericsson Vivaz U5A, SE Kurara
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Sony Ericsson
Release date	10/5/2009	3/4/2010
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)	55 x 112 millimeters (2.17 x 4.41 in)	51.7 x 107 millimeters (2.04 x 4.21 in)
Weight	126 grams (4.41 ounces)	97 grams (3.4 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Satio	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	210 PPI	229 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Satio	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	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 Satio	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Satio	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	256MB (128MB available)	512MB (75MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Satio	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	7.2/3.6 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	U1i version: UMTS 900/2100 U1a version: UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, 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 Satio	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 fps
Flash	Xenon 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	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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
	Sony Ericsson Satio	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	QCIF (176x144)	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 Satio	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Satio	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Satio	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Satio	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.9 hours	5.3 hours
Standby	340 hours (14.2 days)	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Satio	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
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, Flash player	WAP, HTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Bordeaux • 8GB microSD included • WVGA 30fps via software update 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 Satio	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