Motorola MILESTONE 2 ME722
#9015
Sony Xperia U
#8386Category Breakdown
Motorola MILESTONE 2 ME722
Sony Xperia U
Performance
37.337.7
Camera
15.415.4
Display
16.916.9
Battery
13.713.4
Build
0.215.5
Connectivity
27.331.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.615.3
Summary
- The Motorola MILESTONE 2 ME722 features a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Sony Xperia U has a slightly smaller 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 280 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the MILESTONE 2 is powered by a single-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 processor, whereas the Xperia U utilizes a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9, which may provide better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- The MILESTONE 2 has a 1390 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Xperia U's 1320 mAh, but both lack wireless charging.
- The MILESTONE 2 runs on Android 2.2, while the Xperia U comes with Android 2.3, upgradable to 4.0, offering a potentially more refined software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the MILESTONE 2 is heavier at 169 g compared to the lighter 110 g of the Xperia U, which also features interchangeable bottom caps for customization.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola MILESTONE 2 ME722
Sony Xperia U
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
For China
Previously known as Sony Ericsson ST25i Kumquat
Display
Size
3.7"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 3630
NovaThor U8500
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 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
Dual-LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1390 mAh
1320 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1390 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.3 x 60.5 x 13.7 mm (4.58 x 2.38 x 0.54 in)
112 x 54 x 12 mm (4.41 x 2.13 x 0.47 in)
Weight
169 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
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
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass