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Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a) vs Gradiente Neo One GC 500

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro vs Gradiente Neo One GC 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Gradiente Neo One GC 500 X Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a) 16Points
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
11Points Gradiente Neo One GC 500 Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro X
3.7"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1350
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)

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!

Vivaz Pro (U8a)} 16 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a) vs Neo One GC 500} 11 Advantages Gradiente Neo One GC 500
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+360x640 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+229 PPI47%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs156 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G UMTS
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
720MHz 32bit Single-corevs+700MHz 32bit Single-core2%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+384MB50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (75MB available)vs+2GB (260MB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+12 millimeters (0.47 inches)25%
Thinner
3.2"vs+3.7"16%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
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
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
1200 mAhvs+1350 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

14 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
TFT LCD
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Single
Accelerometer
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Gradiente Neo One GC 500
 
ModelVivaz Pro (U8a)Neo One GC 500
Other model namesSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE KannaGradiente Neo One GC 500 SF, iphone SFB Dual Chip
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSony EricssonGradiente
Release date5/1/20108/1/2012
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)62 x 121 millimeters (2.44 x 4.76 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Gradiente Neo One GC 500
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI156 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Gradiente Neo One GC 500
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Gradiente Neo One GC 500
Chipset32bit32bit: MediaTek
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 700MHz ARM (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Gradiente Neo One GC 500
RAM memory256MB SDRAM384MB
Internal storage512MB (75MB available)2GB (260MB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Gradiente Neo One GC 500
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Gradiente Neo One GC 500
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fpsQVGA (320x240)
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Gradiente Neo One GC 500
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Gradiente Neo One GC 500
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, 3GP, RVMP4
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4AMP3, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Gradiente Neo One GC 500
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Gradiente Neo One GC 500
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Gradiente Neo One GC 500
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
GB-500
Battery capacity1200 mAh1350 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.2 hoursfeature not registered
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Gradiente Neo One GC 500
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• 8GB microSD included
• 3D stereo sound
• Continuous autofocus
• Touch capture
• WisePilot navigation
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Gradiente Neo One GC 500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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