Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) vs Alcatel One Touch 678

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz vs Alcatel One Touch 678 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/18/2015 2:48 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:37 PM

Compare Alcatel One Touch 678 X Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

8
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

01Point Alcatel One Touch 678 Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2"
TFT

320x240

1.2
MP

N/A

1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)

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!

22 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	vs	1 Advantage Alcatel One Touch 678
+512MB (75MB available)74 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+97 grams (3.4 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)17% Thinner	vs	14.65 millimeters (0.58 inches)
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+360x640 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x240 pixels
+229 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	200 PPI
+3.2"60% Larger screen	vs	2"
+(back) 8MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 1.2MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)35 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (176x144)
+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)4999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps79 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.128 Mbps
+Resistive Single touchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1200 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1000 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+3 slots (Triple-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

9 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

FM / FM (RDS)

+2 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Alcatel 678
Change model
Model	Vivaz (U5a)	One Touch 678
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Vivaz U5A, SE Kurara	Alcatel One Touch 678G Tri Chip, Tri-SIM, Alcatel OT-678G
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Alcatel
Release date	3/4/2010	11/1/2011
Depth	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	14.65 millimeters (0.58 inches)
Size (width x height)	51.7 x 107 millimeters (2.04 x 4.21 in)	58 x 110.5 millimeters (2.28 x 4.35 in)
Weight	97 grams (3.4 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Alcatel 678
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51% (screen-to-body ratio)	~19.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	200 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Alcatel 678
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Alcatel 678
Chipset	32bit	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core Spreadtrum SC6600L7A (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Alcatel 678
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	feature not registered
Internal storage	512MB (75MB available)	1MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Alcatel 678
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	3 slots (Triple-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	10.2/2 Mbps	0.128 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Alcatel 678
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	QCIF (176x144)
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Alcatel 678
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Alcatel 678
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV	MP4
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A	MP3, eAAC+, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Alcatel 678
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	Not supported
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Alcatel 678
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Alcatel 678
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.3 hours	5 hours
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	150 hours (6.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Alcatel 678
Call control	Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (iTap), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML, Flash player	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Gray, Light pink • 8GB microSD included • 3D stereo sound • Continuous autofocus • Touch capture • WisePilot navigation Java framework	feature not registered
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Alcatel 678
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered