Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) vs Nokia N79

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz vs Nokia N79 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 N79 X Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

8
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Nokia N79 Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

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

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14 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia N79
+720MHz 32bit Single-core86% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	369MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB SDRAM100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+512MB (75MB available)50% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	50MB
+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)20% Thinner	vs	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+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) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Advantage Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1 is newer and safer	vs	Symbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps183% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Resistive Single touchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies

19 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

97 grams (3.4 ounces)

TFT LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Accelerometer

+12 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 N79
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Model	Vivaz (U5a)	Nokia N79
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Vivaz U5A, SE Kurara	Nokia N79 RM-348
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Nokia
Release date	3/4/2010	10/9/2008
Depth	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	51.7 x 107 millimeters (2.04 x 4.21 in)	49 x 110 millimeters (1.93 x 4.33 in)
Weight	97 grams (3.4 ounces)	97 grams (3.4 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Nokia N79
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51% (screen-to-body ratio)	~33.1% (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	16 million
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 N79
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	Symbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Nokia N79
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Nokia Rapido Y
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 369MHz ARM11 (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 N79
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	512MB (75MB available)	50MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Nokia N79
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	3.6 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 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 N79
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-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	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 N79
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	CIF (352x288)
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 N79
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, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Nokia N79
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	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Nokia N79
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Nokia N79
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-6F
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.3 hours	3.5 hours
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Nokia N79
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	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: Canvas white, Seal grey, Petrol black • 4GB microSD included • 3D stereo sound • DLNA • Dedicated multimedia button • Nokia Maps 2.0 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)	Nokia N79
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