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BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 X BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G 13Points
2.8"
TFT

640x480

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4"
TFT

480x854

8
MP
384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Bold Touch 9900 4G} 13 Advantages BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G vs Xperia X10i} 7 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i
+1.2GHz 32bit Single-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+768MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs384MB
+8GB (6.54GB available)13 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (465MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)24%
Thinner
vs13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+286 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+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
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+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
640x480 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels33%
Higher resolution screen
2.8"vs+4"43%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
1230 mAhvs+1500 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Ericsson Xperia X10i
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ModelBold Touch 9900 4GXperia X10i
Other model namesT-Mobile BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GT-Mobile Xperia X10, Wind X10a, Optus X10a, SE Rachael
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerrySony Ericsson
Release date9/1/20113/25/2010
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 115 millimeters (2.6 x 4.53 in)63 x 119 millimeters (2.48 x 4.69 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Ericsson Xperia X10i
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.8" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~32% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x480 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)286 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
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 Xperia X10i
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 1.6 Donut
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Ericsson Xperia X10i
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Ericsson Xperia X10i
RAM memory768MB LPDDR2384MB
Internal storage8GB (6.54GB available)1GB (465MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Ericsson Xperia X10i
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 900/1700/2100
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 Xperia X10i
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Ericsson Xperia X10i
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 Xperia X10i
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMAMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Ericsson Xperia X10i
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
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 Xperia X10i
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Ericsson Xperia X10i
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-41
Battery capacity1230 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.9 hours8 hours
Standby307 hours (12.8 days)425 hours (17.7 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Ericsson Xperia X10i
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
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
• Optical trackpad
• OpenGL 2.0
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
• LBS
• UMA
• Java framework
• Colors: Sensous Black, Luster White
• 8GB microSD included
• SE UX platform
• Open GL 2.0
• PlayNow
• Sony Ericsson Timescape
• Video recording 720p only via Android 2.1/2.3 update
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

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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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