Sony Xperia U (ST25i) vs Blu Vivo X

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

3/8/2018 11:53 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 11:36 AM

Compare Blu Vivo X X Sony Xperia U (ST25i) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Blu Vivo X Compare Sony Xperia U X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4010
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Vivo X

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 (ST25i)	vs	23 Advantages Blu Vivo X
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)71% Lighter	vs	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+280 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+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	+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)46% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x1440 pixels153% Higher resolution screen
3.5"	vs	+6"71% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 20MP + 8MP90 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 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat 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	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1320 mAh	vs	+4010 mAh2 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) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
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

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Blu Vivo X
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Model	Xperia U (ST25i)	Vivo X
Other model names	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat	BLU VIVO 10 V0230WW
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, Spain, USA
Brand	Sony	Blu
Release date	5/7/2012, Announced: 2/1/2012	2/1/2018
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)	76.8 x 160 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 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)	Blu Vivo X
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	720x1440 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	280 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	520nits[peak] 2.5D glass
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Blu Vivo X
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 7.0 Nougat
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 (ST25i)	Blu Vivo X
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) (16nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Blu Vivo X
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Blu Vivo X
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Blu Vivo X
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP 1/5"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	Sony IMX376 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Blu Vivo X
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	(dual front camera) 20 megapixels 8MP 1/4"1.12µm120°
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	5472x3648 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.78" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Blu Vivo X
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Blu Vivo X
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	4.1 + 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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Blu Vivo X
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Blu Vivo X
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	4010 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.6 hours	22 hours
Standby	472 hours (19.7 days)	700 hours (29.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Blu Vivo X
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
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: Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Blu Vivo X
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