Category Breakdown
Prestigio MultiPhone 4040 Duo
Sony Xperia U
Performance
34.937.7
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.916.9
Battery
15.213.4
Build
0.215.5
Connectivity
26.231.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.415.3
Summary
- The Prestigio MultiPhone 4040 Duo features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Xperia U has a slightly smaller 3.5-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a greater pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia U is equipped with a dual-core processor and 8GB of storage, compared to the MultiPhone's single-core CPU and 4GB storage.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia U supports 720p video recording, whereas the MultiPhone does not specify video capabilities.
- The MultiPhone has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1500 mAh, compared to the Xperia U's 1320 mAh.
- Both phones run on Android, with the MultiPhone operating on Android 4.0 out of the box, while the Xperia U originally shipped with Android 2.3 but can be upgraded to 4.0.
- The build quality of the Xperia U is lighter and more compact, weighing 110g compared to the 180g of the MultiPhone.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Prestigio MultiPhone 4040 Duo
Sony Xperia U
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
Previously known as Sony Ericsson ST25i Kumquat
Display
Size
4"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
NovaThor U8500
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 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, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1320 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124 x 64 x 11 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.43 in)
112 x 54 x 12 mm (4.41 x 2.13 x 0.47 in)
Weight
180 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
Dual 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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.1
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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

