Sony Xperia L (C2105) vs BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L vs BlackBerry Bold 9700 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/30/2013 7:53 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:33 PM

Compare BlackBerry Bold 9700 X Sony Xperia L (C2105) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

02Points BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile) Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia L (C2105)

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24 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2105)	vs	2 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core102% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	624MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+8GB (5.78GB available)22 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)44% Thinner	vs	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+480x854 pixels137% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x360 pixels
+4.3"76% Larger screen	vs	2.44"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HVGA (480x352)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1750 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
137 grams (4.8 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)12% Lighter
228 PPI	vs	+246 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)

9 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Ambient light sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

3.5mm jack

+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia L (C2105)	Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Other model names	Sony Xperia L 3G, Sony Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	T-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, Onyx
Country or region available	(Global, International), South Africa, Algeria, Australia, (Europe), Philippines, Indonesia	USA
Brand	Sony	BlackBerry
Release date	4/1/2013	11/3/2009
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	2.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x360 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	246 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	BlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware update	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	BlackBerry OS 6.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8230	32bit: Marvell PXA930
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	256MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	3.6 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 900/2100	UMTS 900/1700/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HVGA (480x352)
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
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 L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	DivX, XviD, WMV, 3GP
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	5 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • 3D sweep panorama • PlayNow • xLOUD • 3D Surround Sound • HD Voice • HT40 • NFC SmartTags • WiFi dual-band • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • LBS • UMA • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head)	feature not registered