Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) vs HTC Desire Eye

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz vs HTC Desire Eye 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 HTC Desire Eye X Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

8
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

31Points HTC Desire Eye Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
SLCD3

1080x1920

13.1
MP

13.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire Eye

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!

4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	vs	31 Advantages HTC Desire Eye
+97 grams (3.4 ounces)59% Lighter	vs	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	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	+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+2GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (75MB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)136 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)47% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT Super LCD 3Advantage TFT Super LCD 3 display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen
229 PPI	vs	+424 PPI85% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+5.2"62% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 13.1MPAdvantage 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 HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps14 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistive	vs	+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+2400 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
WAP, HTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

12 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Hands-free calling

Video calling

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	HTC Desire Eye
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Model	Vivaz (U5a)	Desire Eye
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Vivaz U5A, SE Kurara	AT&T HTC Desire Eye LTE, HTC Eye
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	HTC
Release date	3/4/2010	11/1/2014
Depth	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	51.7 x 107 millimeters (2.04 x 4.21 in)	73.8 x 151.7 millimeters (2.91 x 5.97 in)
Weight	97 grams (3.4 ounces)	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	HTC Desire Eye
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT Super LCD 3
Screen size	3.2" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	HTC Desire Eye
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	HTC Desire Eye
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v3
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	HTC Desire Eye
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	512MB (75MB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	HTC Desire Eye
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	10.2/2 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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	UMTS Asia: 850/900/1900/2100 - AT&T: 850/1700/1900/2100 - EMEA: 850/900/2100
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-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)	HTC Desire Eye
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4208x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	HTC Desire Eye
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	13.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4208x3120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Dual-LED
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)	HTC Desire Eye
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	HTC Desire Eye
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	HTC Desire Eye
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	HTC Desire Eye
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	2400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.3 hours	20 hours
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	538 hours (22.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	HTC Desire Eye
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Gray, Light pink • 8GB microSD included • 3D stereo sound • Continuous autofocus • Touch capture • WisePilot navigation Java framework	• Colors: Blue, Red, White • HTC Sense UI 6 • HTC BlinkFeed • HTC BoomSound • Google Drive 50GB • IPX7 certified: dustproof and water resistant up to 1m and 30min Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	HTC Desire Eye
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