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Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs BlackBerry Curve 9320

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro vs BlackBerry Curve 9320 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Curve 9320 X Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) 12Points
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.44"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)

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Vivaz Pro (U8i)} 12 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs Curve 9320} 10 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 9320
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+360x640 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+229 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs164 PPI
+3.2"31%
Larger screen
vs2.44"
+(back) 5MP56%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Resistive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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+1x 806MHz12%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+512MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (75MB available)vs+512MB6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
117 grams (4.1 ounces)vs+103 grams (3.61 ounces)14%
Lighter
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)18%
Thinner
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1450 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster

14 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Accelerometer
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)BlackBerry Curve 9320
 
ModelVivaz Pro (U8i)Curve 9320
Other model namesSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE KannaRIM BlackBerry Curve 9320 SKU1, SKU2
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonBlackBerry
Release date5/1/20105/9/2012
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)103 grams (3.61 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)BlackBerry Curve 9320
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches2.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI164 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)BlackBerry Curve 9320
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1BlackBerry OS 7.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)BlackBerry Curve 9320
Chipset32bitfeature not registered
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 806MHz
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)BlackBerry Curve 9320
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB
Internal storage512MB (75MB available)512MB
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)BlackBerry Curve 9320
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 900/2100UMTS 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)BlackBerry Curve 9320
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fpsVGA (640x480) 15 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)BlackBerry Curve 9320
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
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 (U8i)BlackBerry Curve 9320
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, 3GP, RVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4AMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, Flac

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)BlackBerry Curve 9320
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)BlackBerry Curve 9320
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)BlackBerry Curve 9320
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
J-S1
Battery capacity1200 mAh1450 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.2 hours7 hours
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)432 hours (18 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)BlackBerry Curve 9320
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• 8GB microSD included
• 3D stereo sound
• Continuous autofocus
• Touch capture
• WisePilot navigation
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Optical Trackpad
• BBM

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)BlackBerry Curve 9320
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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