Sony Xperia U (ST25a) vs Motorola ME632

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia U vs Motorola ME632 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/25/2013 2:02 PM, updated: 11/10/2021 4:36 PM

Compare Motorola ME632 X Sony Xperia U (ST25a) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

03Points Motorola ME632 Compare Sony Xperia U X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
TFT

480x640

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1390
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!

10 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	vs	3 Advantages Motorola ME632
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1x 1GHz
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+480x854 pixels33% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x640 pixels
+280 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	258 PPI
+3.5"13% Larger screen	vs	3.1"
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps41% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+11.65 millimeters (0.46 inches)3% Thinner
1320 mAh	vs	+1390 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

26 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR2 / 512MB

8GB (4GB available)

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+19 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola ME632
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Model	Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola ME632
Other model names	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat	Motorola Pro+ ME632 for China, Motorola ME632
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	China
Brand	Sony	Motorola
Release date	5/7/2012	11/1/2011
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	11.65 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)	62 x 119.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.7 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola ME632
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~40.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	480x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	280 PPI	258 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola ME632
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
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)	Motorola ME632
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	feature not registered
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola ME632
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	4GB
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola ME632
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	10.2/2 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 850/1700/2100
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 Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola ME632
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	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola ME632
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)	Motorola ME632
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola ME632
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	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola ME632
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola ME632
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	1390 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.6 hours	4.7 hours
Standby	472 hours (19.7 days)	280 hours (11.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola ME632
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	Not 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	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
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 • Motorola MOTOBLUR UI • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola ME632
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