Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) vs BlackBerry Curve 9310

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz vs BlackBerry Curve 9310 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 BlackBerry Curve 9310 X Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

8
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

07Points BlackBerry Curve 9310 Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.44"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Removable)

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

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14 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	vs	7 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 9310
+97 grams (3.4 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	104 grams (3.64 ounces)
+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)2% Thinner	vs	12.7 millimeters (0.5 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 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	164 PPI
+3.2"31% Larger screen	vs	2.44"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+Resistive Single touchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+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
720MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1x 800MHz11% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+512MB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (75MB available)	vs	+512MB (91MB available)21% More internal storage for applications and files
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+1450 mAh21% 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 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster

14 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
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Model	Vivaz (U5a)	Curve 9310
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Vivaz U5A, SE Kurara	RIM BlackBerry Curve 9310 Verizon CDMA
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	BlackBerry
Release date	3/4/2010	7/12/2012
Depth	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)	51.7 x 107 millimeters (2.04 x 4.21 in)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight	97 grams (3.4 ounces)	104 grams (3.64 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	2.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51% (screen-to-body ratio)	~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	164 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)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	BlackBerry OS 7.1
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
Chipset	32bit	feature not registered
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	512MB
Internal storage	512MB (75MB available)	512MB (91MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	10.2/2 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	VGA (640x480) 15 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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	Face detection
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)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
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)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
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, AMR, 3GP, 3GPP, OGG
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A	MP3, AAC, FLAC, WMA, WAV, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
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 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1450 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.3 hours	8 hours
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	432 hours (18 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push 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	• Colors: Black • Optical trackpad • BBM
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	BlackBerry Curve 9310
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