Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a) vs LG Xenon GR500

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro vs LG Xenon GR500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/18/2012 11:56 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:43 PM

Compare LG Xenon GR500 X Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

02Points LG Xenon GR500 Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x400

2
MP

N/A

950
mAh

(Removable)

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

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20 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	vs	2 Advantages LG Xenon GR500
+15 millimeters (0.59 inches)5% Thinner	vs	15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+360x640 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x400 pixels
+229 PPI37% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	167 PPI
+3.2"14% Larger screen	vs	2.8"
+(back) 5MP156% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)4999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1200 mAh26% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	950 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	2.5mm jack
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
117 grams (4.1 ounces)	vs	+108 grams (3.78 ounces)8% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

13 Common items in both devices

512MB (75MB available) / 80MB

Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Resistive

Single

+6 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	LG Xenon GR500
Change model
Model	Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Xenon GR500
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE Kanna	AT&T LG Xenon GR500, LG Zenon, LG GR500
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	LG
Release date	5/1/2010	4/9/2009
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)
Size (width x height)	52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)	53.5 x 105.5 millimeters (2.11 x 4.15 in)
Weight	117 grams (4.1 ounces)	108 grams (3.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	LG Xenon GR500
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~39.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	240x400 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	167 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	LG Xenon GR500
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	LG Xenon GR500
Chipset	32bit	feature not registered
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	LG Xenon GR500
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	feature not registered
Internal storage	512MB (75MB available)	80MB
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	LG Xenon GR500
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	3.6 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 850/1900
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
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)	LG Xenon GR500
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	QVGA (320x240)
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	Not supported
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)	LG Xenon GR500
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)	LG Xenon GR500
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV	MP4, 3GP
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, AMR
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	LG Xenon GR500
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	2.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	Not supported
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)	LG Xenon GR500
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	LG Xenon GR500
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	950 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.2 hours	4 hours
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	264 hours (11 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	LG Xenon GR500
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	feature not registered
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, Blue, Red • Windows Live, MSN, Yahoo! Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	LG Xenon GR500
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