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Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) vs T-Mobile G1

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz vs T-Mobile G1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare T-Mobile G1 X Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) 19Points
3.2"
TFT

360x640

8
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
192MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Vivaz (U5a)} 19 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) vs G1} 6 Advantages T-Mobile G1
+720MHz 32bit Single-core30%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs528MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB SDRAM33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs192MB LPDDR
+97 grams (3.4 ounces)63%
Lighter
vs158 grams (5.53 ounces)
+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)37%
Thinner
vs17.1 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+360x640 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+229 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs180 PPI
+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1200 mAh4%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1150 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
512MB (75MB available)vs+256MB2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
3.2"
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G HSUPA
Accelerometer
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)T-Mobile G1
 
ModelVivaz (U5a)T-Mobile G1
Other model namesSony Ericsson Vivaz U5A, SE KuraraT-Mobile G1, HTC Hero T-Mobile, HTC Dream 100 DREA100
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
USA
USA
BrandSony EricssonT-Mobile
Release date3/4/201010/22/2008
Depth12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)17.1 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)51.7 x 107 millimeters (2.04 x 4.21 in)55.7 x 117 millimeters (2.19 x 4.61 in)
Weight97 grams (3.4 ounces)158 grams (5.53 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)T-Mobile G1
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI180 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)T-Mobile G1
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 1.6 Donut
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)T-Mobile G1
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm MSM7201A
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530Qualcomm Adreno 130
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)T-Mobile G1
RAM memory256MB SDRAM192MB LPDDR
Internal storage512MB (75MB available)256MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)T-Mobile G1
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10.2/2 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)T-Mobile G1
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)T-Mobile G1
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)T-Mobile G1
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, 3GP, RVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4AMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)T-Mobile G1
USBMicroUSB 2.0Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)T-Mobile G1
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)T-Mobile G1
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.3 hours5.4 hours
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)406 hours (16.9 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)T-Mobile G1
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable 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, White, Brown
• HTC Sense UI
• Trackball
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)T-Mobile G1
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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