Sony Xperia E4g (E2053) vs Sony Xperia U (ST25a)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia E4g vs Sony Xperia U phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/30/2020 11:20 PM, updated: 11/10/2021 4:36 PM

Compare Sony Xperia U X Sony Xperia E4g (E2053) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Sony Xperia U (ST25a) Compare Sony Xperia E4g 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 E4g (E2053)

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18 Advantages Sony Xperia E4g (E2053)	vs	4 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core134% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+1GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+8GB (5GB available)25% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)11% Thinner	vs	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+540x960 pixels26% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+4.7"34% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+2300 mAh74% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1320 mAh
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)23% Lighter
234 PPI	vs	+280 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

23 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia E4g (E2053)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia E4g (E2053)	Xperia U (ST25a)
Other model names	Sony Xperia E4G E2053 (Single-sim)	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Sony	Sony
Release date	4/1/2015	5/7/2012
Depth	10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 133 millimeters (2.8 x 5.24 in)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia E4g (E2053)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	234 PPI	280 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia E4g (E2053)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia E4g (E2053)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6732 (28nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-760 MP2	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia E4g (E2053)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia E4g (E2053)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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 Xperia E4g (E2053)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	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	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia E4g (E2053)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	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 Xperia E4g (E2053)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia E4g (E2053)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
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	4.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	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 Xperia E4g (E2053)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia E4g (E2053)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	1320 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	5.6 hours
Standby	752 hours (31.3 days)	472 hours (19.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia E4g (E2053)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Call control	Voice dialing, 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	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Sony STAMINA Mode • Sony 3D Surround Sound technology (VPT) • WiFi Miracast	• 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 Xperia E4g (E2053)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.62W/kg (head)