Sony Xperia U (ST25a) vs Motorola Moto G (XT1032)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia U vs Motorola Moto G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/19/2013 5:44 PM, updated: 11/10/2021 4:36 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G X Sony Xperia U (ST25a) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Motorola Moto G (XT1032) Compare Sony Xperia U X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G (XT1032)

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3 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	vs	17 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1032)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)30% Lighter	vs	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core62% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+8GB (5.49GB available)37% More internal storage for applications and files
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)3% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
280 PPI	vs	+326 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4.5"29% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1320 mAh	vs	+2070 mAh57% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

21 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Moto G (XT1032)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia U (ST25a)	Moto G (XT1032)
Other model names	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat	Motorola Moto G1 XT1032, Moto G X1032, Motorola Falcon
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Motorola
Release date	5/7/2012	11/13/2013
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Moto G (XT1032)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	280 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Moto G (XT1032)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Moto G (XT1032)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Moto G (XT1032)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	8GB (5.49GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Moto G (XT1032)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Moto G (XT1032)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Moto G (XT1032)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Moto G (XT1032)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Moto G (XT1032)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Moto G (XT1032)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Moto G (XT1032)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	2070 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.6 hours	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	472 hours (19.7 days)	210 hours (8.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Moto G (XT1032)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Exchangeable bottom caps: White, Black, Pink, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • xLoud • 3D surround sound • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel) • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot • Google Drive 50GB
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Moto G (XT1032)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head)	0.79W/kg (head)