Sony Xperia U (ST25a) vs Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia U vs Xiaomi Poco C3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/26/2021 11:41 AM, updated: 9/7/2022 2:09 PM

Compare Xiaomi Poco C3 X Sony Xperia U (ST25a) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

22Points Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB) Compare Sony Xperia U X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.43"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)

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!

5 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	vs	22 Advantages Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)76% Lighter	vs	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+280 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	273 PPI
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+32GB (20GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)33% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels181% Higher resolution screen
3.5"	vs	+6.43"84% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 13MP + 2MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 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) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1320 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh3 times 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) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+P2i certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia U (ST25a)	Poco C3 (32GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat	POCO C3 (M2006C3MII, MZB07RIIN, MZB07RJIN, MZB07QAIN)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Xiaomi
Release date	5/7/2012	10/16/2020, Announced: 10/6/2020
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)	77.1 x 164.9 millimeters (3.04 x 6.49 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	6.43" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	280 PPI	273 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Panda King Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	400nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 12.5
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G35 (MT6765V) (12nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.41.75µm 2MP depth f/2.41.75µm
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
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 SlimPort
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.6 hours	31 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	472 hours (19.7 days)	586 hours (24.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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: Matte Black, Arctic Blue, Lime Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)	0.51W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head)	feature not registered