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Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)

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

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Compare Motorola Droid Turbo X Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) 05Points
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
27Points Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro X
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)

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Vivaz Pro (U8i)} 5 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)} 27 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)50%
Lighter
vs176 grams (6.16 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
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
720MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+3GB LPDDR311 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (75MB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)299 times
More internal storage for applications and files
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)34%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels15 times
Higher resolution screen
229 PPIvs+565 PPI147%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+5.2"62%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 20.7MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
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+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+3900 mAh2 times
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
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
ModelVivaz Pro (U8i)DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE KannaVerizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Ballistic Nylon)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSony EricssonMotorola
Release date5/1/201010/30/2014
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.2" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI565 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530Qualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512MB (75MB available)32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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)Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (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 supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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)Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, 3GP, RVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4AMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
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 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

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh3900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy5.2 hours48 hours (2 days)
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)675 hours (28.1 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• 8GB microSD included
• 3D stereo sound
• Continuous autofocus
• Touch capture
• WisePilot navigation
• Java framework
• Colors: Black Ballistic Nylon
• Moto Display
• Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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