Sony Xperia U (ST25a) vs Sharp SH530U

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia U vs Sharp SH530U phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/13/2013 3:32 PM, updated: 11/10/2021 4:36 PM

Compare Sharp SH530U 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)

07Points Sharp SH530U Compare Sony Xperia U X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1950
mAh

(Non 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	7 Advantages Sharp SH530U
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)54% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+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 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	187 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+20GB4 times More internal storage for applications and files
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)21% Thinner
3.5"	vs	+5"43% Larger screen
1320 mAh	vs	+1950 mAh48% 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)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, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

22 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)

512MB LPDDR2

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) 0.3MP

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Sharp SH530U
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Model	Xperia U (ST25a)	Sharp SH530U
Other model names	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat	Sharp SH530U Aquos Phone Dual SIM
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Sharp
Release date	5/7/2012	9/1/2012
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)	80.85 x 146.5 millimeters (3.18 x 5.77 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Sharp SH530U
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	280 PPI	187 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
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)	Sharp SH530U
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
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)	Sharp SH530U
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	PowerVR SXG531T
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Sharp SH530U
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	20GB
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Sharp SH530U
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 900/2100
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	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
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Sharp SH530U
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720)
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	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)	Sharp SH530U
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
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)	Sharp SH530U
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Sharp SH530U
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)
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)	Sharp SH530U
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Sharp SH530U
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	1950 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.6 hours	9 hours
Standby	472 hours (19.7 days)	560 hours (23.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Sharp SH530U
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Flash player
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: Snowy White, Cherry Red • Touch focus • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Sharp SH530U
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