BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9780 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/7/2012 9:29 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:04 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro X BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.44"
TFT

480x360

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

22Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9780 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
LED

480x854

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)

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!

1 Advantage BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	vs	22 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
624MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core68% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB SDRAM	vs	+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)4% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
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
246 PPI	vs	+265 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.44"	vs	+3.7"52% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Supported	vs	+HD (1280x720)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
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
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
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
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices

512MB (300MB available) / 512MB (320MB available)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

7.2 Mbps

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Other model names	T-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780, RIM Onyx Delta	Sony Xperia Pro MK16, Sony MK16a, SE Iyokan
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	BlackBerry	Sony Ericsson
Release date	11/14/2010	10/18/2011
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	57 x 120 millimeters (2.24 x 4.72 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	2.44" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x360 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	246 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
System version	BlackBerry OS 6.0	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA930	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
RAM memory	512MB SDRAM	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (300MB available)	512MB (320MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
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	7.2 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 900/1700/2100	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Supported	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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	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	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 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 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, 3GP	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Sensors	Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	7 hours
Standby	408 hours (17 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push 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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • Office editor • BlackBerry maps • LBS • UMA • HAC (M3) • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Silver, Red • 8GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Video stabiliser • PlayNow • SE Timescape • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
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