Sony Xperia U (ST25a) vs Motorola StarTAC 85

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia U vs Motorola StarTAC 85 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/24/2013 8:41 PM, updated: 9/10/2022 4:57 AM

Compare Motorola StarTAC 85 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)

00Point Motorola StarTAC 85 Compare Sony Xperia U X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.5"
MONO

4x15

N/A

1MB
RAM

Single-core

500
mAh

(Removable)

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

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29 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	vs	0 Advantage Motorola StarTAC 85
+512MB LPDDR2511 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1MB SDRAM
+8GB (4GB available)4194303 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1KB
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
+12 millimeters (0.47 inches)92% Thinner	vs	23 millimeters (0.91 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	Monochromatic
+16 million7999998 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	2
+480x854 pixels6831 times Higher resolution screen	vs	4x15 pixels
+280 PPI27 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	10 PPI
+3.5"133% Larger screen	vs	1.5"
+(back) 5MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+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	2G GSM
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G GSM)
+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 mAh164% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	500 mAh
+Hands-free callingAdvantage Hands-free calling is useful when you are driving and on other occasions	vs	Not supported
+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
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported

3 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / NiMH (Removable)

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola StarTAC 85
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Model	Xperia U (ST25a)	StarTAC 85
Other model names	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat	Motorola Star TAC 85 (S5776EBD)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Motorola
Release date	5/7/2012	1/1/1997
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	23 millimeters (0.91 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)	57 x 98 millimeters (2.24 x 3.86 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola StarTAC 85
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	Monochromatic
Screen size	3.5" inches	1.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~6.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	4x15 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	280 PPI	10 PPI
Colors	16 million	2
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola StarTAC 85
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)	Motorola StarTAC 85
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	16bit
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
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 StarTAC 85
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1MB SDRAM
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	1KB Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola StarTAC 85
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	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Mono-Band 900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	Not supported
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 StarTAC 85
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Not supported
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	Not supported
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)	Motorola StarTAC 85
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 StarTAC 85
Loudspeaker	Supported	feature not registered
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	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	feature not registered
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola StarTAC 85
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Not supported
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	Not supported
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)	Motorola StarTAC 85
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola StarTAC 85
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600	NiMH (Removable)
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	4.8W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.6 hours	3.8 hours
Standby	472 hours (19.7 days)	75 hours (3.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola StarTAC 85
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS
Hands-free calling	Supported	Not supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Monophonic
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	External retractable 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 • 16 Languages • Phonebook with 100 entries • Call records 10 dialed, 5 received, 5 missed calls
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Motorola StarTAC 85
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