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BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro X BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G 17Points
2.8"
TFT

640x480

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
07Points Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) Compare BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G X
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G

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Bold Touch 9900 4G} 17 Advantages BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G vs Vivaz Pro (U8i)} 7 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
+1.2GHz 32bit Single-core75%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs720MHz 32bit Single-core
+768MB LPDDR22 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+8GB (6.54GB available)88 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (75MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)43%
Thinner
vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+640x480 pixels33%
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+286 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs229 PPI
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40%
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1230 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
130 grams (4.55 ounces)vs+117 grams (4.1 ounces)11%
Lighter
2.8"vs+3.2"14%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
HD (1280x720)
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
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ModelBold Touch 9900 4GVivaz Pro (U8i)
Other model namesT-Mobile BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE Kanna
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerrySony Ericsson
Release date9/1/20115/1/2010
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 115 millimeters (2.6 x 4.53 in)52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.8" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~32% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x480 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)286 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (6.54GB available)512MB (75MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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 Touch 9900 4GSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMAMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Battery capacity1230 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.9 hours5.2 hours
Standby307 hours (12.8 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), 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 registeredfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Optical trackpad
• OpenGL 2.0
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
• LBS
• UMA
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• 8GB microSD included
• 3D stereo sound
• Continuous autofocus
• Touch capture
• WisePilot navigation
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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