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Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i) vs Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz vs Nokia 5530 XpressMusic phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 5530 XpressMusic X Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i) 16Points
3.2"
TFT

360x640

8
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition) Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz X
2.9"
TFT

360x640

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)

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Vivaz (U5i)} 16 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i) vs 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)} 2 Advantages Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)
+720MHz 32bit Single-core58%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs434MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB SDRAM100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+97 grams (3.4 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs107 grams (3.75 ounces)
+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)4%
Thinner
vs13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+3.2"10%
Larger screen
vs2.9"
+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+HD (1280x720)23 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (220x176)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps26 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1200 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1000 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
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
229 PPIvs+253 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

17 Common items in both devices
512MB (75MB available) / 256MB (70MB available)
TFT LCD
16 million
360x640 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)
ModelVivaz (U5i)5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Vivaz U5i, SE KuraraNokia 5530 Games edition, Nokia RM-504
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSony EricssonNokia
Release date3/4/20108/6/2009
Depth12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)51.7 x 107 millimeters (2.04 x 4.21 in)49 x 104 millimeters (1.93 x 4.09 in)
Weight97 grams (3.4 ounces)107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches2.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51% (screen-to-body ratio)~45.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI253 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 (U5i)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)
Chipset32bit32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM128MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB (75MB available)256MB (70MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)
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 Mbps0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fpsQCIF (220x176) 15 fps
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
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 (U5i)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)
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 (U5i)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, 3GP, RVMP4, 3GP, WMV, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4AMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
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, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity1200 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.3 hours5 hours
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTML, Flash playerWAP, HTML, Flash player
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: Red on black, Blue on white, Grey on black, Pink on white, Yellow on white
• 4GB microSD included
• Sim Application Toolkit
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)
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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