Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) vs Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro vs Google Pixel 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/24/2024 7:14 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 10:36 AM

Compare Google Pixel 8 X Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

36Points Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB) Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

11mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4575
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)	vs	36 Advantages Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)60% Lighter	vs	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
720MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)6 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+8GB LPDDR5X31 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (75MB available)	vs	+128GB (101GB available)1378 times More internal storage for applications and files
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)69% Thinner
Plastic body	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
360x640 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels10 times Higher resolution screen
229 PPI	vs	+424 PPI85% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+6.2"94% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP12 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 11MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPA	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps416 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistive	vs	+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+4575 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

10 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Hands-free calling

Video calling

Vibrating alert

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Vivaz Pro (U8i)	Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE Kanna	Google Pixel 8 G9BQD
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Google
Release date	5/1/2010	10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)	70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in)
Weight	117 grams (4.1 ounces)	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	OLED
Screen size	3.2" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	2000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	Android 14
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 15
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Chipset	32bit	64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Nona-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10) Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6) GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	512MB (75MB available)	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.31" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.2µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Slow motion
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	11 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4064x2648 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	20mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	3 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	4575 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	5.2 hours	feature not registered
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 8GB microSD included • 3D stereo sound • Continuous autofocus • Touch capture • WisePilot navigation • Java framework	• Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)