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Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs Motorola Spice XT

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

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Compare Motorola Spice XT X Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) 06Points
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Spice XT

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Vivaz Pro (U8i)} 6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs Spice XT} 15 Advantages Motorola Spice XT
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+360x640 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+229 PPI39%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+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+800MHz 32bit Single-core17%
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+512MB (150MB available)100%
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+114 grams (3.99 ounces)3%
Lighter
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)26%
Thinner
3.2"vs+3.5"9%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
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
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+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1540 mAh28%
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

18 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola Spice XT
 
ModelVivaz Pro (U8i)Spice XT
Other model namesSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE KannaMotorola XT531, Motorola SPICE XT531
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSony EricssonMotorola
Release date5/1/20109/1/2011
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)62 x 114 millimeters (2.44 x 4.49 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)114 grams (3.99 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola Spice XT
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~51.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI165 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 Spice XT
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.5 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola Spice XT
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227T
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola Spice XT
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB
Internal storage512MB (75MB available)512MB (150MB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola Spice XT
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 Mbps7.2/0.384 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, 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)Motorola Spice XT
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fpsVGA (640x480) 24 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
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 Spice XT
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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 Spice XT
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, 3GP, RVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4AMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola Spice XT
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)Motorola Spice XT
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola Spice XT
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1540 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.2 hours5 hours
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)480 hours (20 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola Spice XT
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, Flash player
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
• Moto Switch UI
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Motorola Spice XT
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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