BlackBerry Bold 9000 vs Sony Ericsson Z780

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9000 vs Sony Ericsson Z780 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/3/2013 11:20 AM, updated: 6/3/2013 11:25 AM

Compare Sony Ericsson Z780 X BlackBerry Bold 9000 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

480x320

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Sony Ericsson Z780 Compare BlackBerry Bold 9000 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Bold 9000

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!

12 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9000	vs	4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Z780
+1GB28 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	35MB
+14 millimeters (0.55 inches)14% Thinner	vs	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+480x320 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+222 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	182 PPI
+2.6"18% Larger screen	vs	2.2"
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+HVGA (480x320)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Supported
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)6999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh58% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	950 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+802.11 a/b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
133 grams (4.66 ounces)	vs	+100 grams (3.5 ounces)33% Lighter
65 thousand	vs	+260 thousand3 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

12 Common items in both devices

Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 8GB Memory Stick micro M2

TFT LCD

(back) 2MP

Only digital zoom

3G HSDPA

3.6 Mbps

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Bold 9000	Sony Ericsson Z780
Change model
Model	Bold 9000	Sony Ericsson Z780
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 Diamond Vintage	Sony Ericsson Z780i, Sony Ericsson Z780a
Country or region available	feature not registered	feature not registered
Brand	BlackBerry	Sony Ericsson
Release date	8/5/2008	6/12/2008
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 114 millimeters (2.6 x 4.49 in)	49 x 92 millimeters (1.93 x 3.62 in)
Weight	133 grams (4.66 ounces)	100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Bold 9000	Sony Ericsson Z780
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.6" inches	2.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~26.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~33.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x320 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	222 PPI	182 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Bold 9000	Sony Ericsson Z780
System version	BlackBerry OS 4.6	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Bold 9000	Sony Ericsson Z780
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA930	feature not registered
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Sheeva (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Bold 9000	Sony Ericsson Z780
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	feature not registered
Internal storage	1GB	35MB
External storage	Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 8GB Memory Stick micro M2 (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Bold 9000	Sony Ericsson Z780
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	3.6 Mbps	3.6 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	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
	BlackBerry Bold 9000	Sony Ericsson Z780
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HVGA (480x320) 15 fps	Supported
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	feature not registered
BSI sensor	feature not registered	feature not registered
HDR	feature not registered	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Bold 9000	Sony Ericsson Z780
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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
	BlackBerry Bold 9000	Sony Ericsson Z780
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, 3GPP
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Bold 9000	Sony Ericsson Z780
USB	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	Not supported
DLNA	feature not registered	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Bold 9000	Sony Ericsson Z780
Sensors	Ambient light sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Bold 9000	Sony Ericsson Z780
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	950 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	310 hours (12.9 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Bold 9000	Sony Ericsson Z780
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Trackball navigation • BlackBerry maps • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor Java framework	• Colors: Grand Onyx, Amethyst Silver, Green, Yellow, Red • Second external monochrome display 36x128 pixels Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Bold 9000	Sony Ericsson Z780
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

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BlackBerry Bold 9000 vs Sony Ericsson Z780

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9000 vs Sony Ericsson Z780 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Bold 9000

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate