Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a) vs Sony Ericsson W995

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro vs Sony Ericsson W995 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/18/2013 9:24 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:43 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson W995 X Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Sony Ericsson W995 Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

240x320

8
MP

0.3mp

N/A

930
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!

12 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	vs	4 Advantages Sony Ericsson W995
+720MHz 32bit Single-core95% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	369MHz 32bit Single-core
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+360x640 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+229 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	154 PPI
+3.2"23% Larger screen	vs	2.6"
+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
+Resistive Single touchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+1200 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	930 mAh
+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
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
512MB (75MB available)	vs	+118MB57% More internal storage for applications and files
117 grams (4.1 ounces)	vs	+113 grams (3.96 ounces)4% Lighter
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies

19 Common items in both devices

Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 16GB Memory Stick micro M2

15 millimeters (0.59 inches)

TFT LCD

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

3G HSUPA

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Sony Ericsson W995
Change model
Model	Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Sony Ericsson W995
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE Kanna	Sony Ericsson W995a
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Sony Ericsson
Release date	5/1/2010	5/1/2009
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)	49 x 97 millimeters (1.93 x 3.82 in)
Weight	117 grams (4.1 ounces)	113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Sony Ericsson W995
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~44% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	154 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 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)	Sony Ericsson W995
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)	Sony Ericsson W995
Chipset	32bit	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 369MHz ARM11 (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)	Sony Ericsson W995
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	SDRAM
Internal storage	512MB (75MB available)	118MB
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB Memory Stick micro M2 (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Sony Ericsson W995
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	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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	Not supported
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	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)	Sony Ericsson W995
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	QVGA (320x240) 30 fps
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	Face detection
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)	Sony Ericsson W995
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 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)	Sony Ericsson W995
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.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Sony Ericsson W995
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
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)	Sony Ericsson W995
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Sony Ericsson W995
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	930 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)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Sony Ericsson W995
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	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: Progressive Black, Cosmic Silver, Energetic Red • 8GB memory card included • NetFront browser • Walkman 4.0 player • Shake control • SensMe • DLNA Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)	Sony Ericsson W995
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