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Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a) vs Positivo Twist Metal (S530)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro vs Positivo Twist Metal (S530) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Positivo Twist Metal (S530) X Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a) 04Points
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
23Points Positivo Twist Metal (S530) Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro X
5.2"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

8mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Positivo Twist Metal (S530)

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)} 4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a) vs Twist Metal (S530)} 23 Advantages Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)37%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+229 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs188 PPI
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
720MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core165%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (75MB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)136 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)52%
Thinner
Plastic bodyvs+Plastic body, glass front, aluminum backAdvantage
More resistant material
360x640 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
3.2"vs+5.2"62%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+2200 mAh83%
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.
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

15 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+8 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
 
ModelVivaz Pro (U8a)Twist Metal (S530)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE KannaPositivo Twist S530 (Metal)
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSony EricssonPositivo
Release date5/1/20107/19/2017
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)75.3 x 149.2 millimeters (2.96 x 5.87 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front, aluminum back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI188 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
Chipset32bit32bit: MediaTek MT6580 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530ARM Mali-400 MP1 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (75MB available)16GB (10GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
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)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, 3GP, RVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4AMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired 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)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
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, Red
• Screen protector included
• Extra case included
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.34W/kg (head), 0.48W/kg (body)
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