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BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G vs Sony Xperia L (C2104)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia L X BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G 03Points
2.8"
TFT

640x480

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia L (C2104)

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Bold Touch 9900 4G} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G vs Xperia L (C2104)} 15 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)
+8GB (6.54GB available)13%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5.78GB available)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+286 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs228 PPI
1.2GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)Advantage
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)8%
Thinner
640x480 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels33%
Higher resolution screen
2.8"vs+4.3"54%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1230 mAhvs+1750 mAh42%
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
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
HD (1280x720)
3G+ HSPA+
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia L (C2104)
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ModelBold Touch 9900 4GXperia L (C2104)
Other model namesT-Mobile BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GXperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)(Global, International)BrazilUSAIndia
(Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, USA, India
BrandBlackBerrySony
Release date9/1/20115/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 115 millimeters (2.6 x 4.53 in)65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia L (C2104)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.8" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~32% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x480 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)286 PPI228 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia L (C2104)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia L (C2104)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia L (C2104)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (6.54GB available)8GB (5.78GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia L (C2104)
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 Mbps21/5.76 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 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 Xperia L (C2104)
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 registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia L (C2104)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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 Xperia L (C2104)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMAMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia L (C2104)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia L (C2104)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia L (C2104)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA900
Battery capacity1230 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.9 hours9 hours
Standby307 hours (12.8 days)454 hours (18.9 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia L (C2104)
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 supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
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: Black, White, Red
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• NFC SmartTags
• PlayNow
• xLOUD
• 3D Surround Sound
• 3D sweep panorama
• HD Voice
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia L (C2104)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.69W/kg (head)
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