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BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) vs Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry 8830 vs Sony Xperia Z1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Z1 X BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) 02Points
2.5"
TFT

320x240

N/A
16MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
29Points Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) Compare BlackBerry 8830 X
5"
TFT

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)

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!

8830 (World edition)} 2 Advantages BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) vs Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)} 29 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)29%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
225MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core13 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16MB SDRAMvs+2GB LPDDR3127 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+16GB (12GB available)191 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 4GB microSDvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)65%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
160 PPIvs+441 PPI176%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.5"vs+5"100%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 20.7MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)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 CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) vs+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+3000 mAh114%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
2.5mm jackvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0vs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)vs+MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP58 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

4 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
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Model8830 (World edition)Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry 8830 World EditionSony Xperia Z1 C6943 (4G LTE), Sony Honami
Country or region availablefeature not registeredBrazil
Brazil
BrandBlackBerrySony
Release date5/1/20079/6/2013
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 114 millimeters (2.6 x 4.49 in)74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in)
Weight132 grams (4.62 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~25.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)160 PPI441 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.2Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM655032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 225MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
RAM memory16MB SDRAM2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64MB16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
USBMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.04.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSGPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3.7 hours15 hours
Standby216 hours (9 days)850 hours (35.4 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Call controlVoice dialingVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Purple
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
• Sony TRILUMINOS display
• 3D Surround Sound

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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