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Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) vs Vodafone Smart 4

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz vs Vodafone Smart 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Vodafone Smart 4 X Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) 07Points
3.2"
TFT

360x640

8
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1880
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Vodafone Smart 4

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Vivaz (U5a)} 7 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) vs Smart 4} 17 Advantages Vodafone Smart 4
+97 grams (3.4 ounces)57%
Lighter
vs152 grams (5.32 ounces)
+229 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs218 PPI
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+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
720MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)110%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (75MB available)vs+4GB (2GB available)26 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)vs+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)18%
Thinner
360x640 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
3.2"vs+4.5"41%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
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+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1880 mAh57%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+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 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
WAP, HTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

17 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
HD (1280x720)
3G HSUPA
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Vodafone Smart 4
 
ModelVivaz (U5a)Smart 4
Other model namesSony Ericsson Vivaz U5A, SE KuraraVodafone Smart 4 888, Vodafone 888
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSony EricssonVodafone
Release date3/4/20105/1/2014
Depth12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)51.7 x 107 millimeters (2.04 x 4.21 in)66 x 134.7 millimeters (2.6 x 5.3 in)
Weight97 grams (3.4 ounces)152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Vodafone Smart 4
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI218 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Vodafone Smart 4
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Vodafone Smart 4
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Vodafone Smart 4
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (75MB available)4GB (2GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Vodafone Smart 4
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10.2/2 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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)Vodafone Smart 4
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fpsHD (1280x720)
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Vodafone Smart 4
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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)Vodafone Smart 4
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, 3GP, RVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4AMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Vodafone Smart 4
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Vodafone Smart 4
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Vodafone Smart 4
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1880 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.3 hours10 hours
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Vodafone Smart 4
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
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
Vodafone Messenger Plus
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Vodafone Smart 4
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.22W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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