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Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro vs Sony Xperia R1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia R1 X Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) 04Points
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.2"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2620
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)

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Vivaz Pro (U8i)} 4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs Xperia R1 (G2199)} 23 Advantages Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)32%
Lighter
vs154 grams (5.39 ounces)
+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
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
720MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+2GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (75MB available)vs+16GB (9GB available)122 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)69%
Thinner
360x640 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
229 PPIvs+282 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+5.2"62%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP160%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
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+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+2620 mAh118%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

15 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
 
ModelVivaz Pro (U8i)Xperia R1 (G2199)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE KannaSony Xperia R1 16GB + 2GB RAM, Sony G2199
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
India
India
BrandSony EricssonSony
Release date5/1/201011/1/2017
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)73.2 x 146 millimeters (2.88 x 5.75 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI282 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)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Chipset32bit64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512MB (75MB available)16GB (9GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 850/1800 (Bands 3,5)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 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
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 Xperia R1 (G2199)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, 3GP, RVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4AMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh2620 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)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
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, 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: Black, Silver
• 2.5D curved glass
• Exmor Sony sensor
• 4G VoLTE
• WiFi Miracast
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
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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