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Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i) vs Nokia Lumia 920

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz vs Nokia Lumia 920 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 920 X Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i) 04Points
3.2"
TFT

360x640

8
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.5"
IPS

768x1280

8.7
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 920

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Vivaz (U5i)} 4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i) vs Lumia 920} 28 Advantages Nokia Lumia 920
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+97 grams (3.4 ounces)91%
Lighter
vs185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
720MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core163%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (75MB available)vs+32GB436 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)vs+10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)17%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+768x1280 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
229 PPIvs+332 PPI45%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4.5"41%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 8.7MP9%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
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+700000 apps (Marketplace)13 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) 100 Mbps9 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+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+2000 mAh67%
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.1 + 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
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
Video calling
+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)Nokia Lumia 920
 
ModelVivaz (U5i)Lumia 920
Other model namesSony Ericsson Vivaz U5i, SE KuraraNokia Lumia 920T, Nokia Lumia 920 RM-821, RM-820, Nokia Phi
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonNokia
Release date3/4/201011/1/2012
Depth12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)51.7 x 107 millimeters (2.04 x 4.21 in)70.8 x 130.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.13 in)
Weight97 grams (3.4 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)Nokia Lumia 920
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels768x1280 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI332 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)Nokia Lumia 920
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)Nokia Lumia 920
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)Nokia Lumia 920
RAM memory256MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (75MB available)32GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)Nokia Lumia 920
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 Mbps100/50 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 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE RM-821: 800/900/1800/2100/2600 - RM-820: 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 Lumia 920
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3552x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)Nokia Lumia 920
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 Lumia 920
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, 3GP, RVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4AMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)Nokia Lumia 920
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)Nokia Lumia 920
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)Nokia Lumia 920
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.3 hours10 hours
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)Nokia Lumia 920
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 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, Yellow, Red, White, Gray
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Wireless charging
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Video stabilization
• HD Voice
• 4G Mobile Hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5i)Nokia Lumia 920
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.08W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.7W/kg (head)
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