Sony Xperia U (ST25a) vs LG F4NR (C441)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia U vs LG F4NR phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2016 6:40 AM, updated: 11/10/2021 4:36 PM

Compare LG F4NR X Sony Xperia U (ST25a) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

01Point LG F4NR (C441) Compare Sony Xperia U X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

176x220

1.2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia U (ST25a)

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!

29 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	vs	1 Advantage LG F4NR (C441)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	230MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+8GB (4GB available)81 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (50MB available)
+12 millimeters (0.47 inches)55% Thinner	vs	18.6 millimeters (0.73 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+480x854 pixels10 times Higher resolution screen	vs	176x220 pixels
+280 PPI119% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	128 PPI
+3.5"59% Larger screen	vs	2.2"
+(back) 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 1.2MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)23 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (220x176)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1320 mAh39% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	950 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	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
110 grams (3.85 ounces)	vs	+101 grams (3.54 ounces)9% Lighter

7 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

2.1 + A2DP

MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go / MicroUSB 2.0

HTML, XHTML, Flash player / WAP, HTML

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	LG F4NR (C441)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia U (ST25a)	F4NR (C441)
Other model names	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat	Rogers LG F4NR, Bell LG F4NR, LGC441
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	Canada
Brand	Sony	LG
Release date	5/7/2012	12/1/2014
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	18.6 millimeters (0.73 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)	51 x 98 millimeters (2.01 x 3.86 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	101 grams (3.54 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	LG F4NR (C441)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	2.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~30.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	176x220 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	280 PPI	128 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	LG F4NR (C441)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Proprietary OS
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)	LG F4NR (C441)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm QSC6270 (65nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 230MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	Q3Dimension
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	LG F4NR (C441)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	256MB (50MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	LG F4NR (C441)
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	14.4/5.76 Mbps	3.6 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 850/1900
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
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 U (ST25a)	LG F4NR (C441)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	QCIF (220x176) 15 fps
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	LG F4NR (C441)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
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 Xperia U (ST25a)	LG F4NR (C441)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, 3GP, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, AMR, WMA, MIDI, AAC, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	LG F4NR (C441)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Not supported
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	Not supported
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	LG F4NR (C441)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	LG F4NR (C441)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) LGIP-531A
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	950 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.6 hours	6 hours
Standby	472 hours (19.7 days)	345 hours (14.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	LG F4NR (C441)
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
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	WAP, HTML
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 • External display: 0.98" inches, 96x64 pixels • External display Monochrome MSTN Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	LG F4NR (C441)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)	0.47W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head)	feature not registered