Samsung GALAXY S II Plus vs Sony Xperia U
Sony Xperia U
Also known as Sony Ericsson Kumquat, Sony Ericsson ST25i
Market Status: Released
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| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Device type | Smart phone | Smart phone | |
| OS | Android (4.1.2) Nature UX UI | Android (4.0, 2.3.7) | |
| Form factor | Candybar | Candybar | |
| Dimensions | 4.93 x 2.60 x 0.35 inches (125.3 x 66.1 x 8.9 mm) | 4.41 x 2.13 x 0.47 inches (112 x 54 x 12 mm) | |
| Weight | 4.27 oz (121 g) the average is 4.4 oz (126 g) | 3.88 oz (110 g) the average is 4.4 oz (126 g) | |
| Side Keys | Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key | |
| Colors | Black, White |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 4.3 inches | 3.5 inches | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels | 480 x 854 pixels | |
Pixel density
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. | 217 ppi | 280 ppi | |
Technology
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. | Super AMOLED Plus | TFT | |
| Colors | 16 777 216 | ||
| Touchscreen | Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch | |
| Features | Light sensor, Proximity sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk time | 16.00 hours the average is 10 h (626 min) | 6.60 hours the average is 10 h (626 min) | |
| Stand-by time | 14.6 days (350 hours) the average is 18 days (435 h) | 10.8 days (260 hours) the average is 18 days (435 h) | |
| Talk time (3G) | 8.00 hours the average is 9 h (543 min) | 5.60 hours the average is 9 h (543 min) | |
| Stand-by time (3G) | 13.3 days (320 hours) the average is 23 days (561 h) | 19.7 days (472 hours) the average is 23 days (561 h) | |
| Music playback | 45.00 hours | ||
| Video playback | 6.00 hours | ||
| Capacity | 1650 mAh | 1320 mAh | |
| Type | Li - Ion | Li - Ion |
| Hardware | |||
|---|---|---|---|
System chip
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone. | Broadcom BCM28155 | ST Erricson NovaThor U8500 | |
Processor
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance. | Dual core, 1200 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 | Dual core, 1000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 | |
| Graphics processor | VideoCore-IV | ARM Mali-400 MP | |
System memory
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running. | 1024 MB RAM (400 MHz) / LPDDR2 | 512 MB RAM / LPDDR2 | |
| Built-in storage | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| Maximum User Storage | 4 GB | ||
| Storage expansion | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC up to 64 GB |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels | |
| Flash | LED | LED | |
| Features | Auto focus, Geo tagging | Auto focus, Face detection, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Panorama | |
| Camcorder | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) | 1280x720 (720p HD) | |
| Features | Video calling | Video light, Video calling | |
| Front-facing camera | 2 megapixels | 0.3 megapixels VGA |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Music player | |||
| Filter by | Album, Artist, Playlists | Album, Artist, Playlists | |
| Features | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback, Music recognition | |
| Supported formats | MP3, AAC, eAAC+, FLAC, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), MP4, AMR, 3GP, OGG, MIDI | MP3, WAV, MP4, 3GPP, OGG | |
| Video playback | |||
| Supported formats | MPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX, WMV | MPEG4 | |
| Radio | FM, RDS | FM, Stereo, RDS | |
| Speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | |
| Streaming | Audio, Video | Audio, Video | |
| YouTube player | Yes | Yes |
| Internet browsing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser | supports: supports: HTML, HTML5 | supports: supports: HTML, Flash | |
| Built-in online services support | YouTube (upload), Picasa | Facebook, YouTube (upload), Picasa, Twitter |
| Technology | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | |
| UMTS | 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 1900, 2100 MHz | |
| Data | HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS | HSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS | |
| Global Roaming | Yes | Yes | |
Positioning
Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones. | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | A-GPS | |
| Navigation | Yes | Yes |
| Phone features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID | |
| Organizer | Calendar, Alarm, Calculator | Calendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer, Calculator, Timer, Stopwatch | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input | |
| IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange | IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange | ||
| Instant Messaging | Google Talk, ChatON | Google Talk | |
| OTA Software updates | Yes |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 3.0 | 2.1, EDR | |
| Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP) | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz | 802.11 b, g, n | |
| Mobile hotspot | Yes | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | |
| Connector | microUSB | microUSB | |
| Features | Mass storage device, USB charging | Mass storage device, USB charging | |
| Headphones connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | |
| Charging connector | microUSB | microUSB | |
| Other | NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | DLNA, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
| Other features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Compass | |
| Other | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording |
| Regulatory Approval | |||
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FCC approval
FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC. | |||
| Date approved
Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission | 04 Feb 2013 | 25 Apr 2012 | |
| FCC ID value: A3LGTI9105 link | FCC ID value: PY7A3880130 link | ||
FCC measured SAR
FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. | |||
| Head | 0.38 W/kg | 1.09 W/kg | |
| Body | 1.11 W/kg | 1.03 W/kg | |
| Product Specific Use | 1.11 W/kg | 1.00 W/kg | |
| Simultaneous Transmission | 1.23 W/kg | 1.09 W/kg |
| Availability | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Officially announced | 10 Jan 2013 | 26 Feb 2012 |
| Shopping information | |||
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| Accessories | battery, exchangeable caps, stereo headset, charger, micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation |
