alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy
#8459
Sony Xperia U
#8386Category Breakdown
alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy
Sony Xperia U
Performance
36.137.7
Camera
14.015.4
Display
16.916.9
Battery
21.813.4
Build
0.215.5
Connectivity
30.731.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.115.3
Summary
- The alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Xperia U has a smaller 3.5-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a denser pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Scribe Easy is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 processor, compared to the Xperia U's dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9, with the latter offering more RAM at 8GB versus the Scribe Easy's 4GB.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the Xperia U can record at 30fps, while the Scribe Easy is limited to 24fps.
- The Scribe Easy has a larger 2500 mAh battery, significantly outlasting the Xperia U's 1320 mAh.
- In terms of software, the Scribe Easy runs Android 4.1.2, while the Xperia U initially operates on Android 2.3 but can be upgraded to 4.0, providing a more modern experience on the Scribe Easy.
- Build quality-wise, the Xperia U is lighter at 110g and more compact, while the Scribe Easy is bulkier at 163g and larger dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy
Sony Xperia U
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
Available as Alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy 8000D/ 8000E with dual-SIM card slots
Previously known as Sony Ericsson ST25i Kumquat
Display
Size
5"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~187 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
NovaThor U8500
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 203
Mali-400
Memory
4GB (2.4GB user available), 512MB RAM
8GB (4GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@24fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
1320 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143 x 78.4 x 9.8 mm (5.63 x 3.09 x 0.39 in)
112 x 54 x 12 mm (4.41 x 2.13 x 0.47 in)
Weight
163 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Flash Red, Flash Yellow, Black and Flash Blue
Black, White/ exchangeable bottom caps in white, black, pink, yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.09 W/kg (head) 0.93 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass