Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a) vs Jiayu JY-G3

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro vs Jiayu JY-G3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/27/2013 3:58 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:43 PM

Compare Jiayu JY-G3 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 Jiayu JY-G3 Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Jiayu JY-G3

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 Jiayu JY-G3
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA)
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
720MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core75% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+1GB3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (75MB available)	vs	+4GB (2.49GB available)33 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	+10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)39% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
229 PPI	vs	+326 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+4.5"41% 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	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+2750 mAh129% 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.

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

3G HSUPA

Accelerometer

+11 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 Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Jiayu JY-G3
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Model	Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Jiayu JY-G3
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE Kanna	Jiayu G3 Dual SIM, Dual Chip, Doble Chip
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Jiayu
Release date	5/1/2010	9/5/2012
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)	65 x 135 millimeters (2.56 x 5.31 in)
Weight	117 grams (4.1 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Jiayu JY-G3
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	326 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)	Jiayu JY-G3
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Jiayu JY-G3
Chipset	32bit	32bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530	PowerVR SGX531
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Jiayu JY-G3
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	1GB
Internal storage	512MB (75MB available)	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Jiayu JY-G3
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 Mbps	feature not registered
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 2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Jiayu JY-G3
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	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)	Jiayu JY-G3
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
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)	Jiayu JY-G3
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Jiayu JY-G3
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.0 + 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)	Jiayu JY-G3
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Jiayu JY-G3
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) JY-G3
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	2750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.2 hours	5 hours
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Jiayu JY-G3
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, 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	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
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, Grey, Silver • OpenGL ES 2.0 • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Jiayu JY-G3
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