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Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs LG K4 Lite (X230HV)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro vs LG K4 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K4 Lite X Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) 06Points
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K4 Lite (X230HV)

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Vivaz Pro (U8i)} 6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs K4 Lite (X230HV)} 18 Advantages LG K4 Lite (X230HV)
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)24%
Lighter
vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+229 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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+1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core173%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (75MB available)vs+8GB (4GB available)54 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)85%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
3.2"vs+5"56%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(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
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
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+2500 mAh108%
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
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

16 Common items in both devices
Plastic body
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
HD (1280x720)
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG K4 Lite (X230HV)
ModelVivaz Pro (U8i)LG K4 Lite (X230HV)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE KannaLG K4 Lite 2017, LG-X230HV, LGX230HV
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Mexico
Mexico
BrandSony EricssonLG
Release date5/1/20105/1/2017
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG K4 Lite (X230HV)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
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)LG K4 Lite (X230HV)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG K4 Lite (X230HV)
Chipset32bit64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG K4 Lite (X230HV)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512MB (75MB available)8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG K4 Lite (X230HV)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 2,4,5,7,13,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)LG K4 Lite (X230HV)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG K4 Lite (X230HV)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.7 (aperture)
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)LG K4 Lite (X230HV)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, 3GP, RVMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4AMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG K4 Lite (X230HV)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG K4 Lite (X230HV)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG K4 Lite (X230HV)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-45F1F
Battery capacity1200 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.2 hours3.2 hours
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)310 hours (12.9 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG K4 Lite (X230HV)
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, Blue, Gold
• LG UX 5.0
• Knock Code, Knock On
• Quick Share, Quick Selfie

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG K4 Lite (X230HV)
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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