Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)

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Side by side comparison between Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/23/2012 1:39 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:43 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro X Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

N/A

15Points Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a) Compare Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)

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1 Advantage Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	vs	15 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
+8GB108 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (75MB available)
Not supported	vs	+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
187 grams (6.55 ounces)	vs	+117 grams (4.1 ounces)60% Lighter
18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	vs	+15 millimeters (0.59 inches)20% Thinner
240x320 pixels	vs	+360x640 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
200 PPI	vs	+229 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2"	vs	+3.2"60% Larger screen
Supported	vs	+HD (1280x720)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)4999 times More apps available to download and use
(3G HSUPA)	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Resistive Single touchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster

13 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

3G HSUPA

+6 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Ascent Ferrari GT	Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Other model names	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT, Vertu Ascent X, RM-589V	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE Kanna
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Vertu	Sony Ericsson
Release date	5/1/2011	5/1/2010
Depth	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	45 x 118 millimeters (1.77 x 4.65 in)	52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)
Weight	187 grams (6.55 ounces)	117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~23.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	200 PPI	229 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Sapphire Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
System version	Proprietary OS	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Chipset	feature not registered	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
RAM memory	feature not registered	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	8GB	512MB (75MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
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	feature not registered	7.2/2 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Supported	HD (1280x720) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Not supported	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5CV	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	feature not registered	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	5.2 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Flashlight • Vertu Concierge service • Vertu Fortress secure backup service • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • 8GB microSD included • 3D stereo sound • Continuous autofocus • Touch capture • WisePilot navigation • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered