Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)

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

1/6/2017 8:55 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:04 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro X Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

18Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i) Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
LED

480x854

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)

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!

1 Advantage Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	vs	18 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
720MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core46% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+512MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (75MB available)	vs	+512MB (320MB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	vs	+13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)11% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
229 PPI	vs	+265 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+3.7"16% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
Resistive	vs	+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HD (1280x720)

3G HSUPA

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Xperia Pro (MK16i)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE Kanna	Sony Xperia Pro MK16, Sony MK16i, SE Iyokan
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International), (Europe)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Sony Ericsson
Release date	5/1/2010	10/18/2011
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)	57 x 120 millimeters (2.24 x 4.72 in)
Weight	117 grams (4.1 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (75MB available)	512MB (320MB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
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	7.2/2 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, 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 Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 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	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
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 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
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.2 hours	7 hours
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
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	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 8GB microSD included • 3D stereo sound • Continuous autofocus • Touch capture • WisePilot navigation • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Silver, Red • 8GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Video stabiliser • PlayNow • SE Timescape • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
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