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Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs Sony Ericsson W800c

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro vs Sony Ericsson W800 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson W800 X Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) 23Points
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
1.8"
TFT

176x220

2
MP
N/A
900
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Vivaz Pro (U8i)} 23 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs W800c} 2 Advantages Sony Ericsson W800c
+512MB (75MB available)121%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs34MB
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 1.95GB Memory Stick Pro Duo
+15 millimeters (0.59 inches)37%
Thinner
vs20.5 millimeters (0.81 inches)
+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 PPI46%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs157 PPI
+3.2"78%
Larger screen
vs1.8"
+(back) 5MP146%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+HD (1280x720)36 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (172x144)
+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 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs900 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
vsproprietary audio output
+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
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0
+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+99 grams (3.47 ounces)18%
Lighter
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light

8 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
FM / FM (RDS)
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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Ericsson W800c
ModelVivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Ericsson W800c
Other model namesSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE KannaSony Ericsson W800
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
ChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandSony EricssonSony Ericsson
Release date5/1/20103/1/2005
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)20.5 millimeters (0.81 inches)
Size (width x height)52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)46 x 100 millimeters (1.81 x 3.94 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Ericsson W800c
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches1.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~22.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels176x220 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI157 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)Sony Ericsson W800c
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)Sony Ericsson W800c
Chipset32bit32bit
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)Sony Ericsson W800c
RAM memory256MB SDRAMfeature not registered
Internal storage512MB (75MB available)34MB
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1.95GB Memory Stick Pro Duo
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Ericsson W800c
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 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 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, HSUPACSD, GPRS
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)Sony Ericsson W800c
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1632x1224 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fpsQCIF (172x144)
FlashLED flashDual-LED 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 supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Ericsson W800c
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)Sony Ericsson W800c
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, 3GP, RVMPEG4, 3GPP
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4AMP3, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Ericsson W800c
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Ericsson W800c
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Ericsson W800c
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-37
Battery capacity1200 mAh900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.2 hours9 hours
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Ericsson W800c
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
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: White with orange
• 512MB card included
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Ericsson W800c
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.3W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.85W/kg (head)
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