BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile) vs Sony Xperia C (C2304)

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

8/20/2013 11:38 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:12 AM

Compare Sony Xperia C X BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.44"
TFT

480x360

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Sony Xperia C (C2304) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9780 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia C (C2304)

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!

3 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	vs	23 Advantages Sony Xperia C (C2304)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)25% Lighter	vs	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
+246 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
624MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core169% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB SDRAM	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (300MB available)	vs	+4GB (2GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)57% Thinner
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x360 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
2.44"	vs	+5"105% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Supported	vs	+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
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 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	+2390 mAh59% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 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	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

9 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Ambient light sensor

3.5mm jack

+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Xperia C (C2304)
Other model names	T-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780, RIM Onyx Delta	Sony Xperia C Dual-Sim S39h C2304, Sony Pelican
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil
Brand	BlackBerry	Sony
Release date	11/14/2010	7/1/2013
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	74.15 x 141.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.57 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 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 Xperia C (C2304)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.44" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x360 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	246 PPI	220 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 Xperia C (C2304)
System version	BlackBerry OS 6.0	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA930	32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
RAM memory	512MB SDRAM	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (300MB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	42/11 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 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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Supported	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.6 (aperture)
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	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
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 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
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, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Sensors	Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2390 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	12.4 hours
Standby	408 hours (17 days)	605 hours (25.2 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • Office editor • BlackBerry maps • LBS • UMA • HAC (M3) • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony ClearAudio+ • Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.54W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.52W/kg (head)