AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB and Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB review
Created date: 2018-02-24 22:59:38, Updated date: 2020-04-04 21:46:45
How are the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB" different? We have tested and evaluated their differences. We also explain which one may be best for you.
Contents
- 1.What is the difference between the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and the "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB"? See a detailed comparison of ease of use and performance
- 1-1.Comparison of weight and size of the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB"
- 1-2.Compare the display of the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB"
- 1-3.Compare the camera performances of the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB"
- 1-4.Comparison of the processing capabilities of the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB"
- 1-5.Comparison of the battery life of the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB"
- 1-6.Compare the storage capacity of the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB"
- 2.Which to buy, the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" or "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB"
- 3.What are the spec differences between the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB" ?
What is the difference between the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and the "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB"? See a detailed comparison of ease of use and performance
Comparison of weight and size of the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB"
The design of AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB
The "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" is 149.0mm long, 73.0mm wide, and 7.6mm thick. It weighs 153.0g.
The design of Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB
The "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB" is 135.0mm long, 71.0mm wide, and 10.5mm thick. It weighs 145.0g.
Which is the better design to use?
In comparison, the size difference is 14mm in length, 2mm in width, and 2.9mm in thickness. Both the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB" are equally easy to use with one hand. Hiragana flick input is basically just as easy to use with "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB". Both the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB" are basically equally portable and easy to handle.
The difference in weight is 8g. "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB" weighs less than "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and is easier to handle.
AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB | Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB | |
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Ease of holding it in one hand | 69/100 | 67/100 |
How much it does not feel heavy to hold in one hand | 50/100 | 57/100 |
Ease of carrying around | 62/100 | 61/100 |
Compare the display of the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB"
Display of the AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB
The "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" uses a IGZO liquid crystal. The resolution is 1080 x 1920, and the pixel density is 415ppi. The "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" has a 5.3inch screen size.
Display of the Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB
The "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB" uses a Reality Display liquid crystal. The resolution is 1080 x 1920, and the pixel density is 440ppi. The "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB" has a 5.0inch screen size.
Which has a better screen?
This makes a 0.2inch difference in the display sizes. Lining up the displays side by side makes the difference in size clearly visible. For doing internet research using systems such as SNS, there is not much difference between the two phones. The "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" has the necessary specs for this kind of purpose. In the gaming end, the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" offers a more suitable screen size. The "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" has the necessary specs for this kind of purpose.
There is very little difference in the clarity of the displays of "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB" when used for research, gaming, or other similar purposes. When using the smartphone as a VR, the screen is generally held much closer to the face than when using the smartphone for other purposes, and so the clarity of the screen becomes a rather important factor. "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB" is comparatively more suited for use with VR as it has a sleeker display. The "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB" has the necessary specs for this kind of purpose.
AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB | Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB | |
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How suited is the screen for usual usage? | 70/100 | 68/100 |
How suited is the screen to play games on? | 71/100 | 60/100 |
Compare the camera performances of the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB"
Camera performance of AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB
The main camera of the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" has 22.6MP. The front camera has 5.0MP.
Camera performance of Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB
The main camera of the "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB" has 13.1MP. The front camera has 0.31MP.
Which camera performance is better?
The back cameras thus have a 9.5MP difference in comparison. The "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" also functions better for long-shot photos for the perfect group photo or a picturesque shot of a beautiful location. The "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB"'s rear camera triumphs as well, boasting a better megapixel count for close-up Instagram-worthy pictures of meals and desserts. Both the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and the "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB" can be easily used for this kind of purpose.
There is a 4.69MP difference in front camera pixel number. The "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB"'s front camera also works terrifically well with selfie sticks and for capturing distant objects like the background scenery in your selfies. The "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB"'s front camera has a more suitable megapixel count for shooting objects up close for selfies and such.
AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB | Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB | |
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Is is suited to taking far away objects with the rear camera? | 96/100 | 72/100 |
Is it suited for taking close objects with the built-in camera? | 65/100 | 41/100 |
Comparison of the processing capabilities of the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB"
The processing capability of the AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB
Performance is defined by the chipset, and the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" uses the Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 SoC. The CPU performance is 2.15GHz×4(4.0-cores). The memory capacity is 3.0GB.
The processing capability of the Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB
Performance is defined by the chipset, and the "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB" uses the Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 SoC. The CPU performance is 1.5GHz×4(4.0-cores). The memory capacity is 2.0GB.
Which has the better processing capability?
As compared to the "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB", the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" boasts boasts a better CPU and specs. This is a 1GB difference in memory capacity. The "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" has more memory storage, making the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" work better for multitasking or running 3D games.
For phone calls, emails, messaging, using SNS or most fundamental features, the differences between the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and the "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB" are not large at all. For people who mostly use their phone to look up things on the internet, watch videos, or occasionally play mini games, the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" edges out the competition.
For playing 2D and simpler 3D games, "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" is more suitable as the games are less likely to stall. Complex, full-fledged 3D games definitely run better on the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" than the "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB".
AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB | Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB | |
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Review on the CPU capbility and memory capacity when using Social Networks or the Internet | 75/100 | 72/100 |
Review on the CPU speed and the memory capacity while playing 3D games | 48/100 | 33/100 |
Comparison of the battery life of the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB"
Battery performance of AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB
The "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" has a battery capacity of 3000.0mAh.
Battery performance of Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB
The "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB" has a battery capacity of 2300.0mAh.
Which battery perfomances is better?
This makes a difference in battery capacity of 700mAh, but it is not enough to only compare the capacity. With a high-performance CPU, the battery drains faster, and a larger screen also uses more battery.
The "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" is also a great choice for those who only use their phone for occasional phone calls or for checking the time. For people who tend to use their phone for looking up things on the internet, checking up on social media, or playing the occasional game, I recommend the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" over the "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB". Both the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and the "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB" can be easily used for this kind of purpose.
The battery life of the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" is well equipped to handle long hours of gaming, video playback, and other kinds of frequent daily use. The "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" has the necessary specs for this kind of purpose.
AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB | Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB | |
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Review on the battery life of a phone mainly using Social Networks and the Internet | 89/100 | 70/100 |
Review on the battery life of a phone mainly using mainly games and videos | 77/100 | 45/100 |
Compare the storage capacity of the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB"
The storage capacity of the AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB
The "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" has 32.0GB of internal memory. It is also compatible with SD cards, so when there is insufficient storage space, then a SD card can be used to add more storage. A SD with a maximum of 200.0GB can be used.
The storage capacity of the Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB
The "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB" has 16.0GB of internal memory. It is also compatible with SD cards, so when there is insufficient storage space, then a SD card can be used to add more storage. A SD with a maximum of 64.0GB can be used.
Which has the easier storage to use?
The difference in internal memory is about 16GB. "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" is recommended if you are using your phone mainly for downloading games and using apps such as social media. Avid gamers should look to the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" for fulfilling their storage needs, as the "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB" unfortunately falls behind here.
When the storage added with a SD card is included, then the difference is about 152GB. Because the speed of loading from or saving to the SD card is slow, it is suited for saving pictures or videos. The "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" will support you with its large storage all the way as you download photos and videos to your heart's content. The "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" has the necessary specs for this kind of purpose.
AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB | Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB | |
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Review on the storage capacity when playing many games | 78/100 | 70/100 |
Review on when you store many pictures and videos | 87/100 | 67/100 |
Which to buy, the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" or "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB"
At the end of the day which is better, the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" or "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB"?
When it comes to being easy to handle and carry around, there is hardly any difference between "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB". If choosing based on screen size, there is hardly any difference between "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB". The "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" also hands down has the superior specs. Between the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and the "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB", the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" is overall the clear winner.
AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB | Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB | |
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Handling | 61/100 | 62/100 |
Display | 74/100 | 70/100 |
CPU specs | 59/100 | 49/100 |
General rating | 71/100 | 59/100 |
Is it recommended to buy the AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB, compared with other smartphones?
Compared to other smart phones, the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" has a size that is easy to hold, and looks compact. It can be easily operated with one hand. The screen size is larger than that of standard smartphones. It is suited for typing long texts and so can be used to read or edit office texts. Its processing performance is roughly the same as an average smartphone. It is a well balanced model, but its performance does feel slightly lacking. Buying a higher performance smartphone would make using apps easier. Looking at the overall specifications, the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" is a middle-range to high-end smart phone.
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Is it recommended to buy the Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB, compared with other smartphones?
Compared to other smart phones, the "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB" has a size that is easy to hold, and looks compact. It can be easily operated with one hand. The screen size is larger than that of standard smartphones. It is suited for typing long texts and so can be used to read or edit office texts. Its processing performance is roughly the same as an average smartphone. It is a well balanced model, but its performance does feel slightly lacking. Buying a higher performance smartphone would make using apps easier. Judging from the overall specs, the "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB" is a mid-range smartphone.
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What are the spec differences between the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB" ?
A summary of the technical specifications of the "AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB" and "Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB". Functions and performance variations on the same model will be highlighted in red.
AQUOS SERIE SHV34 au 32GB | Xperia UL SOL22 au 16GB | |
Color | / / | / / |
OS | Android | Android |
Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 73.0mm x 149.0mm x 7.6mm | 71.0mm x 135.0mm x 10.5mm |
Weight | 153.0g | 145.0g |
Display size | 5.3inch | 5.0inch |
Display type | IGZO | Reality Display |
Screen resolution (width x height) | 1080 x 1920 | 1080 x 1920 |
Pixel density | 415ppi | 440ppi |
Battery capacity | 3000.0mAh | 2300.0mAh |
Chipset | Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 | Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 |
CPU specs | 2.15GHz×4(4.0-cores) | 1.5GHz×4(4.0-cores) |
RAM size | 3.0GB | 2.0GB |
Storage size | 32.0GB | 16.0GB |
Rear-camera resolution | 22.6MP | 13.1MP |
Front-camera resolution | 5.0MP | 0.31MP |
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