Sony Xperia U (ST25a) vs Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034E 8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia U vs Alcatel Pixi 4 (4.0) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/4/2016 7:12 PM, updated: 11/10/2021 4:36 PM

Compare Alcatel Pixi 4 (4.0) X Sony Xperia U (ST25a) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

16Points Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034E 8GB) Compare Sony Xperia U X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034E 8GB)

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!

9 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	vs	16 Advantages Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034E 8GB)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+280 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core67% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)24% Thinner
3.5"	vs	+4"14% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1320 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

21 Common items in both devices

8GB (4GB available)

110 grams (3.85 ounces)

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

HD (1280x720)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034E 8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia U (ST25a)	Pixi 4 4.0 (4034E 8GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat	Alcatel Pixi 4 4034E (Dual-SIM)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Sony	Alcatel
Release date	5/7/2012	7/1/2016
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)	64.4 x 121.3 millimeters (2.54 x 4.78 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034E 8GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	280 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034E 8GB)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034E 8GB)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6580M (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	ARM Mali-400 MP2 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034E 8GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034E 8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100
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, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034E 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
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	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not 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	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034E 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
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 Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034E 8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034E 8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034E 8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034E 8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.6 hours	7.5 hours
Standby	472 hours (19.7 days)	420 hours (17.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034E 8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• 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	• Colors: Black (front) • Kit Colors (Black, White, Blue, Red) • Kit Metallic (Silver, Pink, Black, White)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034E 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head)	feature not registered