Skip to content

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

,
Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 X Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) 06Points
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
19Points Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858) Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro X
4.66"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Vivaz Pro (U8i)} 6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)41%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+229 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs200 PPI
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
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+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core133%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+1GB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (75MB available)vs+8GB (5GB available)67 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)29%
Thinner
360x640 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels67%
Higher resolution screen
3.2"vs+4.66"46%
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
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
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+2600 mAh117%
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
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

17 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
+10 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences Clear highlight

📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
 
ModelVivaz Pro (U8i)Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE KannaSamsung Galaxy Beam2 G3858
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
China
China
BrandSony EricssonSamsung
Release date5/1/20104/1/2014
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)70 x 134.5 millimeters (2.76 x 5.3 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches4.66" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI200 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
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)Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Chipset32bit32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM1GB
Internal storage512MB (75MB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
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 Mbps21/5.76 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 900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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)Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 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 supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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)Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, 3GP, RVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4AMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.2 hoursfeature not registered
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, 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: Gray silver
• Built-in nHD projector

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
X

🍪 We use cookies to provide and improve our services. By using this website, you consent to cookies. Further details: Privacy policy.