BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) vs Sony Xperia L (C2105)

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

3/30/2013 7:53 AM, updated: 10/1/2024 9:22 PM

Compare Sony Xperia L X BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Sony Xperia L (C2105) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9700 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

2 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	vs	25 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2105)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+246 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	228 PPI
624MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)102% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB	vs	+8GB (5.78GB available)22 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)44% Thinner
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x360 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels137% Higher resolution screen
2.44"	vs	+4.3"76% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HVGA (480x352)	vs	+HD (1280x720)4 times 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
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps5 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	+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+1750 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

11 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Ambient light sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Bold 9700 (Global)	Xperia L (C2105)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, RIM Onyx	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Algeria, Australia, Philippines, Indonesia
Brand	BlackBerry	Sony
Release date	11/3/2009	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.44" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x360 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	246 PPI	228 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
System version	BlackBerry OS 5.0	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 6.0	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA930	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256MB	8GB (5.78GB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
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	21/5.76 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 9700 (Global)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HVGA (480x352)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
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 9700 (Global)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	DivX, XviD, WMV, 3GP	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Sensors	Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	9 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	454 hours (18.9 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • LBS • UMA Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Red Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • NFC SmartTags • PlayNow • xLOUD • 3D Surround Sound • 3D sweep panorama • HD Voice Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.69W/kg (head)