Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) vs OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Active vs OnePlus 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/22/2020 1:15 PM, updated: 2/25/2023 5:21 PM

Compare OnePlus 8 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

30Points OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Active X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	vs	30 Advantages OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+111 grams (3.89 ounces)64% Lighter	vs	182 grams (6.37 ounces)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X15 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (320MB available)	vs	+128GB (106GB available)338 times More internal storage for applications and files
16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)106% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+Fluid AMOLEDAdvantage Fluid AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels16 times Higher resolution screen
192 PPI	vs	+402 PPI109% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+6.55"118% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 2MP12 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 16MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps693 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+4300 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon)
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Model	Xperia Active (ST17a)	OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia active ST17, ST17a	OnePlus 8 5G Ultra Wideband (Verizon exclusive)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Sony Ericsson	OnePlus
Release date	10/1/2011	4/29/2020, Announced: 4/14/2020
Depth	16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	55 x 92 millimeters (2.17 x 3.62 in)	72.9 x 160.2 millimeters (2.87 x 6.31 in)
Weight	111 grams (3.89 ounces)	182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	Fluid AMOLED
Screen size	3" inches	6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~53% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1100nits[peak] HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	OxygenOS 10
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 564708 (v8) Geekbench: 13291 (v4.4), 3399 (v5.1) GFXBench: 46fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	1GB (320MB available)	128GB (106GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (2, 5, 66) mmWave (260, 261)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, mmWave
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mmPDAF 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	4300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	335 hours (14 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Orange/black, White/black • 2GB microSD included • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Onyx Black, Polar Silver • Warp Charge 30T (50% 22min)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.12W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered