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Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 X Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) 05Points
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro X
4"
TFT

480x854

8
MP
384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a

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Vivaz Pro (U8i)} 5 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs Xperia X10a} 13 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+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
720MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core46%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+384MB50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (75MB available)vs+1GB (465MB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)15%
Thinner
360x640 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
229 PPIvs+245 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4"25%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
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.
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1500 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

21 Common items in both devices
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
3G HSUPA
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
ModelVivaz Pro (U8i)Xperia X10a
Other model namesSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE KannaAT&T Sony Xperia X10, Rogers X10a, Telstra X10a, SE Rachael
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)AustraliaCanadaUSAJapan
(Latin America), Australia, Canada, USA, Japan
BrandSony EricssonSony Ericsson
Release date5/1/20103/25/2010
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)63 x 119 millimeters (2.48 x 4.69 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 1.6 Donut
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
RAM memory256MB SDRAM384MB
Internal storage512MB (75MB available)1GB (465MB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
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 Mbps7.2/2 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 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 Xperia X10a
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 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 stabilizationfeature not registered
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)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
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 Xperia X10a
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, 3GP, RVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4AMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
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 [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-41
Battery capacity1200 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.2 hours8 hours
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)425 hours (17.7 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
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: Sensous Black, Luster White
• 8GB microSD included
• SE UX platform
• Open GL 2.0
• PlayNow
• Sony Ericsson Timescape
• Video recording 720p only via Android 2.1/2.3 update
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
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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