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Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs Sony Xperia V (LT25i)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia V X Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) 01Point
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.3"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia V (LT25i)

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)} 1 Advantage Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs Xperia V (LT25i)} 25 Advantages Sony Xperia V (LT25i)
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs120 grams (4.2 ounces)
720MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core163%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR23 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 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)40%
Thinner
360x640 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
229 PPIvs+342 PPI49%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4.3"34%
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) 0.3MPAdvantage
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) 100 Mbps13 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+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+1750 mAh46%
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
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Accelerometer
+9 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Xperia V (LT25i)
ModelVivaz Pro (U8i)Xperia V (LT25i)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE KannaSony Xperia V LT25, Sony LT25i, Sony Tsubasa
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSony EricssonSony
Release date5/1/201011/26/2012
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Xperia V (LT25i)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI342 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
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 Xperia V (LT25i)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Xperia V (LT25i)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Xperia V (LT25i)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (75MB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Xperia V (LT25i)
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 Mbps100/50 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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 800/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 Xperia V (LT25i)
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 registeredf/2.4 (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, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Xperia V (LT25i)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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 Xperia V (LT25i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, 3GP, RVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4AMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Xperia V (LT25i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Xperia V (LT25i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Xperia V (LT25i)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA800
Battery capacity1200 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.2 hours7 hours
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)270 hours (11.3 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Xperia V (LT25i)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, 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: Black, White, Pink
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Reality Display
• 16x digital zoom
• 3D sweep panorama
• Video stabiliser
• PlayNow
• Wi-Fi dual-band
• Wi-Fi Direct
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)Sony Xperia V (LT25i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.86W/kg (head), 0.73W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.95W/kg (head)
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