Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) vs Nokia 7230

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz vs Nokia 7230 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 Nokia 7230 X Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

8
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

00Point Nokia 7230 Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

860
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	0 Advantage Nokia 7230
+256MB SDRAM3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	64MB
+512MB (75MB available)67% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128MB (45MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+97 grams (3.4 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	100 grams (3.5 ounces)
+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)18% Thinner	vs	14.75 millimeters (0.58 inches)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+360x640 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+229 PPI37% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	167 PPI
+3.2"33% Larger screen	vs	2.4"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+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)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G UMTS
+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps26 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G UMTS) 0.384 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 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	860 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	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

10 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)

+3 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Nokia 7230
Change model
Model	Vivaz (U5a)	Nokia 7230
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Vivaz U5A, SE Kurara	Nokia 7230 US
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Nokia
Release date	3/4/2010	3/15/2010
Depth	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	14.75 millimeters (0.58 inches)
Size (width x height)	51.7 x 107 millimeters (2.04 x 4.21 in)	48 x 98 millimeters (1.89 x 3.86 in)
Weight	97 grams (3.4 ounces)	100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Nokia 7230
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51% (screen-to-body ratio)	~37.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	167 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 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)	Nokia 7230
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	Nokia Series OS S40 6th edition
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Nokia 7230
Chipset	32bit	feature not registered
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 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)	Nokia 7230
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	64MB
Internal storage	512MB (75MB available)	128MB (45MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Nokia 7230
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	0.384 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, UMTS
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)	Nokia 7230
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	QVGA (320x240) 8 fps
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)	Nokia 7230
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)	Nokia 7230
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, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A	MP3, eAAC+, WAV, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Nokia 7230
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
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)	Nokia 7230
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Nokia 7230
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4CT
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	860 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.3 hours	3.7 hours
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	395 hours (16.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Nokia 7230
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	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	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: Graphite, Hot Pink • Flight Mode • Nokia Maps • Nokia Life Tools Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Nokia 7230
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