BlackBerry 7290 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry 7290 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/14/2022 6:14 PM, updated: 9/23/2023 10:04 AM

Compare Sony Xperia 5 IV X BlackBerry 7290 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

240x160

N/A

4MB
RAM

Single-core

N/A

29Points Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) Compare BlackBerry 7290 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)

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2 Advantages BlackBerry 7290	vs	29 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
+139 grams (4.87 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
4MB	vs	+8GB LPDDR52047 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32MB	vs	+256GB (218GB available)6975 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
22 millimeters (0.87 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)168% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+1 billion15384 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x160 pixels	vs	+1080x2520 pixels70 times Higher resolution screen
111 PPI	vs	+449 PPI3 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"	vs	+6.1"135% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use
2G GPRS	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps62499 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Hall effect, Gyroscope, Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Hands-free callingAdvantage Hands-free calling is useful when you are driving and on other occasions
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.5mm jack	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
1.1	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry 7290	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
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Model	BlackBerry 7290	Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry 7290, AT&T BlackBerry 7290	Sony Xperia 5 IV XQCQ72, B2TWCX0, C2TWCX0, G2TWCX0
Country or region available	feature not registered	China, South Korea, Hong Kong
Brand	BlackBerry	Sony
Release date	9/29/2004	9/22/2022, Announced: 9/1/2022
Depth	22 millimeters (0.87 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.5 x 113 millimeters (2.93 x 4.45 in)	67 x 156 millimeters (2.64 x 6.14 in)
Weight	139 grams (4.87 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	BlackBerry 7290	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Display type	TFT LCD	OLED
Screen size	2.6" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~23.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x160 pixels	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	111 PPI	449 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR8 BT.2020
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry 7290	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
System version	BlackBerry OS 4.0	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry 7290	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Chipset	ARM 9EJ-S Core	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core ARM9EJ-S (Single-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 835038 (v9) Geekbench: 3448 (v5.1) GFXBench: 63fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry 7290	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
RAM memory	4MB	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	32MB	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry 7290	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.048 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G	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	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS	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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry 7290	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.460mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.5"PDAF
Main camera resolution	Not supported	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@24/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Zeiss optics
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry 7290	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry 7290	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Loudspeaker	feature not registered	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	feature not registered	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry 7290	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
USB	Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	2.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	1.1	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry 7290	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry 7290	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	feature not registered	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	feature not registered
Standby	210 hours (8.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry 7290	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Not supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Monophonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Cosmos Black, Satin Blue, Steel Blue • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Ecru White, Green • PS5 Remote Play • Sony Alpha
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry 7290	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered