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Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) vs Quantum You 2

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Active vs Quantum You 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Quantum You 2 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) 06Points
3"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.5"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Quantum You 2

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!

Xperia Active (ST17a)} 6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) vs You 2} 21 Advantages Quantum You 2
+111 grams (3.89 ounces)35%
Lighter
vs150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core132%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (320MB available)vs+16GB (11GB available)34 times
More internal storage for applications and files
16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)vs+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)65%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+720x1440 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
192 PPIvs+293 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+5.5"83%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
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
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
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.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Quantum You 2
 
ModelXperia Active (ST17a)You 2
Other model namesSony Ericsson Xperia active ST17, ST17aPositivo Quantum You 2 QE83 (Android Go)
Country or region available(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSony EricssonQuantum
Release date10/1/20117/1/2018
Depth16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)55 x 92 millimeters (2.17 x 3.62 in)72 x 148 millimeters (2.83 x 5.83 in)
Weight111 grams (3.89 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Quantum You 2
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~53% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels720x1440 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)192 PPI293 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered2.5D glass

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Quantum You 2
System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredAndroid Go Edition

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Quantum You 2
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205ARM Mali-T720 MP1 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Quantum You 2
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage1GB (320MB available)16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Quantum You 2
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)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 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 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 4, 7, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Quantum You 2
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
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 focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Quantum You 2
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
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 Xperia Active (ST17a)Quantum You 2
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Quantum You 2
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Quantum You 2
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Quantum You 2
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby335 hours (14 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Quantum You 2
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Orange/black, White/black
• 2GB microSD included
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Red, Gold
• Screen protector included

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)Quantum You 2
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 registeredfeature not registered
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