Samsung Vibrant
#6107
Sony Xperia U
#8386Category Breakdown
Samsung Vibrant
Sony Xperia U
Performance
45.937.7
Camera
15.415.4
Display
78.316.9
Battery
15.213.4
Build
16.415.5
Connectivity
27.831.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.215.3
Summary
- The Samsung Vibrant features a larger 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Xperia U has a smaller 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Vibrant 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 with 720p video recording, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The Vibrant's battery capacity is 1500 mAh compared to the Xperia U's 1320 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- The Vibrant runs on Android 2.1 (upgradable to 2.2), while the Xperia U starts with Android 2.3 and can be upgraded to 4.0, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Vibrant being slightly larger and heavier than the Xperia U.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Vibrant
Sony Xperia U
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
For T-MobileAlso known as Samsung T959 Galaxy S
Previously known as Sony Ericsson ST25i Kumquat
Display
Size
4"
3.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
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
Corning Gorilla Glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Hummingbird
NovaThor U8500
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
Mali-400
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM
8GB (4GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
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
1500 mAh
1320 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122.4 x 64.5 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.54 x 0.39 in)
112 x 54 x 12 mm (4.41 x 2.13 x 0.47 in)
Weight
117 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black and Grey
Black, White/ exchangeable bottom caps in white, black, pink, yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.89 W/kg (head) 0.92 W/kg (body)
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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
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 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass