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Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) vs Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB Global)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz vs Xiaomi Redmi 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 6 X Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) 03Points
3.2"
TFT

360x640

8
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
28Points Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB Global) Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz X
5.45"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB Global)

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Vivaz (U5a)} 3 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) vs Redmi 6 (32GB Global)} 28 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
+97 grams (3.4 ounces)51%
Lighter
vs146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
720MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+3GB LPDDR311 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (75MB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)299 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)vs+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)51%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+720x1440 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
229 PPIvs+295 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+5.45"70%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP113%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+3000 mAh150%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
ModelVivaz (U5a)Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Vivaz U5A, SE KuraraXiaomi Redmi 6 Global 3GB RAM + 32GB, Xiaomi Cereus
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
(Global, International)(Europe)IndiaTaiwan
(Global, International), (Europe), India, Taiwan
BrandSony EricssonXiaomi
Release date3/4/20106/1/2018
Depth12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)51.7 x 107 millimeters (2.04 x 4.21 in)71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in)
Weight97 grams (3.4 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels720x1440 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI295 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Chipset32bit64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512MB (75MB available)32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10.2/2 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/1900/2100M1804C3DG version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
M1804C3DH version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4
VoLTE
M1804C3DG version:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
M1804C3DH version:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.21.12μm
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.25µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, 3GP, RVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4AMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.3 hoursfeature not registered
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
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: Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• 18:9 screen
• MIUI 9.6

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
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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