Sony Xperia U (ST25i) vs Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia U vs Apple iPhone 2G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/10/2016 1:57 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 5:07 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 2G X Sony Xperia U (ST25i) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Apple iPhone 2G (16GB) Compare Sony Xperia U X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia U (ST25i)

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26 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	vs	4 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)191% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	412MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+280 PPI70% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+(back) 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps37 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage 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)
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	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	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+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	2.0 + A2DP
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+16GB (15GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)3% Thinner
1320 mAh	vs	+1400 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

14 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

3.5"

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia U (ST25i)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat	Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Canada, USA
Brand	Sony	Apple
Release date	5/7/2012, Announced: 2/1/2012	6/1/2007
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)	61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	280 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	iOS 1.0
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	iOS 3.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	32bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	PowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	16GB (15GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
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	0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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 900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE
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 (ST25i)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
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 (ST25i)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
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 (ST25i)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
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	MP3
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
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 (ST25i)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.6 hours	8 hours
Standby	472 hours (19.7 days)	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
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: Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)