Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) vs Sony Xperia U (ST25i)

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

9/10/2016 10:55 PM, updated: 11/10/2021 4:36 PM

Compare Sony Xperia U X Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Sony Xperia U (ST25i) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Active X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia U (ST25i)

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!

3 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	vs	13 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB (320MB available)	vs	+8GB (4GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files
111 grams (3.89 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)1% Lighter
16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)	vs	+12 millimeters (0.47 inches)38% Thinner
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen
192 PPI	vs	+280 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+3.5"17% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1200 mAh	vs	+1320 mAh10% 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

28 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR2

TFT LED-Backlit LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+21 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Active (ST17a)	Xperia U (ST25i)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia active ST17, ST17a	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Sony
Release date	10/1/2011	5/7/2012, Announced: 2/1/2012
Depth	16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	55 x 92 millimeters (2.17 x 3.62 in)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)
Weight	111 grams (3.89 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	3" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~53% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	280 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1GB (320MB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WAV	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1320 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.5 hours	5.6 hours
Standby	335 hours (14 days)	472 hours (19.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
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, Flash player
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: Black, White • Exchangeable bottom caps: White, Black, Pink, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • xLoud • 3D surround sound • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.12W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.62W/kg (head)