Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) vs LG Optimus 7Q (C900)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz vs LG Optimus 7Q 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 LG Optimus 7Q X Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

8
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

14Points LG Optimus 7Q (C900) Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus 7Q (C900)

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!

7 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	vs	14 Advantages LG Optimus 7Q (C900)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+97 grams (3.4 ounces)84% Lighter	vs	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)22% Thinner	vs	15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)
+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+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	+1GHz 32bit Single-core46% 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	+16GB217 times More internal storage for applications and files
360x640 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels67% Higher resolution screen
229 PPI	vs	+267 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+3.5"9% Larger screen
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+700000 apps (Marketplace)13 times More apps available to download and use
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	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh25% 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
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

3G HSUPA

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	LG Optimus 7Q (C900)
Change model
Model	Vivaz (U5a)	Optimus 7Q (C900)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Vivaz U5A, SE Kurara	LG Optimus 7Q C900, LG-C900, LG Pacific
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	LG
Release date	3/4/2010	11/9/2010
Depth	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)
Size (width x height)	51.7 x 107 millimeters (2.04 x 4.21 in)	59.5 x 119.5 millimeters (2.34 x 4.7 in)
Weight	97 grams (3.4 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	LG Optimus 7Q (C900)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51% (screen-to-body ratio)	~49% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	LG Optimus 7Q (C900)
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	Windows Phone 7.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	Windows Phone 7.5 Refresh Tango
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	LG Optimus 7Q (C900)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8650
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	LG Optimus 7Q (C900)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	512MB
Internal storage	512MB (75MB available)	16GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	LG Optimus 7Q (C900)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	10.2/2 Mbps	7.2/2 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 900/1900/2100 - America: 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)	LG Optimus 7Q (C900)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
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	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	LG Optimus 7Q (C900)
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)	LG Optimus 7Q (C900)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV	MP4, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	LG Optimus 7Q (C900)
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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	LG Optimus 7Q (C900)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	LG Optimus 7Q (C900)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.3 hours	7 hours
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	LG Optimus 7Q (C900)
Call control	Voice recorder	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	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable 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 • Bing Maps
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	LG Optimus 7Q (C900)
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