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Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs Nokia N9 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro vs Nokia N9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N9 X Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) 06Points
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N9 (16GB)

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Vivaz Pro (U8i)} 6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs N9 (16GB)} 20 Advantages Nokia N9 (16GB)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)249 times
More apps available to download and use
vs200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
720MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)46%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR3 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+12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)24%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
229 PPIvs+251 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+3.9"22%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100%
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+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1450 mAh21%
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 [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

17 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HD (1280x720)
Accelerometer
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Nokia N9 (16GB)
ModelVivaz Pro (U8i)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE KannaNokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSony EricssonNokia
Release date5/1/20109/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.2" inches3.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI251 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNokia ClearBlack
2.5D glass

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Nokia N9 (16GB)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Meego 1.2 Harmattan
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Chipset32bit32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Nokia N9 (16GB)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR
Internal storage512MB (75MB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Nokia N9 (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 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
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
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredCarl Zeiss optics

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedCIF (352x288)
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)Nokia N9 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Dolby Digital Plus
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, 3GP, RVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4AMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Nokia N9 (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Nokia N9 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5JW
Battery capacity1200 mAh1450 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.2 hours7 hours
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)456 hours (19 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML
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, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White
Ovi Maps

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Nokia N9 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.16W/kg (head)
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