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Sony Xperia U (ST25i) vs Positivo Twist Mini (S430)

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

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Compare Positivo Twist Mini X Sony Xperia U (ST25i) 10Points
3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

vs
14Points Positivo Twist Mini (S430) Compare Sony Xperia U X
4"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Positivo Twist Mini (S430)

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!

Xperia U (ST25i)} 10 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25i) vs Twist Mini (S430)} 14 Advantages Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+280 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core43%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)12%
Thinner
3.5"vs+4"14%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.3MP3 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
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1320 mAhvs+1400 mAh6%
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 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

21 Common items in both devices
512MB LPDDR2
8GB (4GB available)
110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia U (ST25i)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
ModelXperia U (ST25i)Twist Mini (S430)
Other model namesSony Xperia U ST25, Sony KumquatPositivo Twist mini S430B, Positivo S430 11122297
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSonyPositivo
Release date5/7/2012, Announced: 2/1/20124/1/2017
Depth12 millimeters (0.47 inches)10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)66 x 127 millimeters (2.6 x 5 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia U (ST25i)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels (16:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)280 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia U (ST25i)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia U (ST25i)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
Chipset32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6572A (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP1ARM Mali-400 MP1 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia U (ST25i)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)8GB (4GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia U (ST25i)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia U (ST25i)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia U (ST25i)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia U (ST25i)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia U (ST25i)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia U (ST25i)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia U (ST25i)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA600
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1320 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.6 hoursfeature not registered
Standby472 hours (19.7 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia U (ST25i)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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/Gold, Black/Gray, White/Pink
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia U (ST25i)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
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
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