Sony Xperia U (ST25a) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105K)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia U vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/6/2016 11:46 AM, updated: 2/11/2023 9:04 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X Sony Xperia U (ST25a) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105K) Compare Sony Xperia U X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105K)

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!

4 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	vs	25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105K)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)89% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+12 millimeters (0.47 inches)28% Thinner	vs	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+280 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)49% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR22 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels26% Higher resolution screen
3.5"	vs	+4.3"23% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 16MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1320 mAh	vs	+2330 mAh77% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

21 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105K)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia U (ST25a)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105K)
Other model names	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat	Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE SM-C105K (Korea Telecom)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	South Korea
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	5/7/2012	10/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105K)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	280 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105K)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105K)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105K)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105K)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 (3, 8)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105K)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Xenon flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/3.1 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.3µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105K)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
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)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105K)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105K)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105K)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105K)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	2330 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.6 hours	12 hours
Standby	472 hours (19.7 days)	570 hours (23.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105K)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: White • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105K)
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