Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a) vs HTC Droid Incredible

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

12/18/2012 1:04 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:43 PM

Compare HTC Droid Incredible X Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

17Points HTC Droid Incredible Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Droid Incredible

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!

4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	vs	17 Advantages HTC Droid Incredible
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
720MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core46% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+512MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (75MB available)	vs	+8GB108 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	+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)26% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels67% Higher resolution screen
229 PPI	vs	+252 PPI10% 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
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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	+1300 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	HTC Droid Incredible
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Model	Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Droid Incredible
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE Kanna	Verizon HTC Droid Incredible ADR6300, HTC Incredible C
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	HTC
Release date	5/1/2010	4/29/2010
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)	58.5 x 117.5 millimeters (2.3 x 4.63 in)
Weight	117 grams (4.1 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	HTC Droid Incredible
Display type	TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	3.2" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	HTC Droid Incredible
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	HTC Droid Incredible
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8650
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 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	HTC Droid Incredible
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	512MB (75MB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	HTC Droid Incredible
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	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
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)	HTC Droid Incredible
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	HD (1280x720)
Flash	LED flash	Dual-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	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	HTC Droid Incredible
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 Vivaz Pro (U8a)	HTC Droid Incredible
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	HTC Droid Incredible
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	HTC Droid Incredible
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	HTC Droid Incredible
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.2 hours	5.2 hours
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	146 hours (6.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	HTC Droid Incredible
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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 8GB microSD included • 3D stereo sound • Continuous autofocus • Touch capture • WisePilot navigation Java framework	• Colors: Black • HTC Sense UI • Optical trackball • HAC (M4/T3) Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	HTC Droid Incredible
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