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Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs Motorola RAZR V3i

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro vs Motorola RAZR V3i phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola RAZR V3i X Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) 25Points
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.2"
TFT

176x220

1.2
MP
N/A
710
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Vivaz Pro (U8i)} 25 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs RAZR V3i} 2 Advantages Motorola RAZR V3i
+512MB (75MB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs12MB
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 512MB microSD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+360x640 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs176x220 pixels
+229 PPI79%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs128 PPI
+3.2"45%
Larger screen
vs2.2"
+(back) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1.2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsSupported
+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)4999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G GPRS
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps149 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps
+Resistive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1200 mAh69%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs710 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsvia mini-USB
+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
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs1.2
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
117 grams (4.1 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)17%
Lighter
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)8%
Thinner

5 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola RAZR V3i
 
ModelVivaz Pro (U8i)RAZR V3i
Other model namesSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE KannaMotorola V3i, Motorola Razr V3i, V3t, V3r
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonMotorola
Release date5/1/201011/8/2005
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)53 x 98 millimeters (2.09 x 3.86 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola RAZR V3i
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches2.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~29.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels176x220 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI128 PPI
Colors16 million260 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)Motorola RAZR V3i
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Proprietary OS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola RAZR V3i
Chipset32bitfeature not registered
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola RAZR V3i
RAM memory256MB SDRAMfeature not registered
Internal storage512MB (75MB available)12MB
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512MB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola RAZR V3i
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 Mbps0.048 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS
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 RAZR V3i
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fpsSupported
FlashLED flashNot 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
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)Motorola RAZR V3i
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)Motorola RAZR V3i
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, 3GP, RVMP4
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4AMP3, MIDI

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola RAZR V3i
USBMicroUSB 2.0Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jackvia mini-USB
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP1.2
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola RAZR V3i
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola RAZR V3i
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh710 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.2 hours3.5 hours
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola RAZR V3i
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-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 keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• 8GB microSD included
• 3D stereo sound
• Continuous autofocus
• Touch capture
• WisePilot navigation
• Java framework
• Colors: Silver
• Second CSTN display 96x80 pixels, 4096 colors
• Games downloadable
• Apple iTunes compatible
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola RAZR V3i
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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