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BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile) vs Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia ion X BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile) 02Points
BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.44"
TFT

480x360

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
27Points Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9780 X
Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)

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!

Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile) vs Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)} 27 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)18%
Lighter		vs144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (300MB available)vs+16GB (11.49GB available)38 times
More internal storage for applications and files
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)32%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x360 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
246 PPIvs+319 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.44"vs+4.6"89%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 12MP144%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
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
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+1900 mAh27%
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
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+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 supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
11 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
ModelBold 9780 (T-Mobile)Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Other model namesT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780, RIM Onyx DeltaSony Xperia ion 4G LTE Unlocked LT28i, Sony Aoba
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerrySony
Release date11/14/20106/4/2012
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size2.44" inches4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)246 PPI319 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
Sony Reality Display

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
System versionBlackBerry OS 6.0Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
RAM memory512MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (300MB available)16GB (11.49GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1700/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (4, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, 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 Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)SupportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, 3GPMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours4 hours
Standby408 hours (17 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• Office editor
• BlackBerry maps
• LBS
• UMA
• HAC (M3)
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• PlayNow
• SE Timescape
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.05W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.87W/kg (head)
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