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Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro vs LG Nexus 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Nexus 5 X Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) 04Points
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.95"
IPS+

1080x1920

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)

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Vivaz Pro (U8i)} 4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)} 28 Advantages LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
720MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+2GB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (75MB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)163 times
More internal storage for applications and files
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)74%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super IPS+Advantage
TFT Super IPS+ display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels8 times
Higher resolution screen
229 PPIvs+445 PPI94%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4.95"55%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
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+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+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+2300 mAh92%
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
+7 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
ModelVivaz Pro (U8i)Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE KannaLG Google Nexus 5 D821, LG Nexus 5 4G LTE, LG D821
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSony EricssonLG
Release date5/1/201011/1/2013
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)69.2 x 137.9 millimeters (2.72 x 5.43 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super IPS+
Screen size3.2" inches4.95" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI445 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 4.4 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (75MB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
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
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered30mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.9ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, 3GP, RVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4AMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 3.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.2 hours17 hours
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

โž• Other features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข 8GB microSD included
โ€ข 3D stereo sound
โ€ข Continuous autofocus
โ€ข Touch capture
โ€ข WisePilot navigation
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go
โ€ข Qi Wireless charging

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
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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