Motorola MILESTONE 2 ME722
#6603
Sony Xperia U
#8580Category Breakdown
Motorola MILESTONE 2 ME722
Sony Xperia U
Performance
57.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.152.3
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White/ exchangeable bottom caps in white, black, pink, yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes