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BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia XA Ultra X BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G 02Points
2.8"
TFT

640x480

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
22Points Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213) Compare BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G X
6"
IPS

1080x1920

21.5
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)

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 Touch 9900 4G} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G vs Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)} 22 Advantages Sony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)55%
Lighter
vs202 grams (7.07 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.2GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core150%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (6.54GB available)vs+16GB (8.2GB available)25%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)25%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
640x480 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
286 PPIvs+367 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+6"114%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 21.5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 16MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
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+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1230 mAhvs+2700 mAh120%
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+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
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
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+8 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 Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
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ModelBold Touch 9900 4GXperia XA Ultra (F3213)
Other model namesT-Mobile BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XA Ultra Single-Sim F3213, Sony Ukulele SS
Country or region availablefeature not registeredCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandBlackBerrySony
Release date9/1/20117/24/2016
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 115 millimeters (2.6 x 4.53 in)79 x 164 millimeters (3.11 x 6.46 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)202 grams (7.07 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.8" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~32% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x480 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)286 PPI367 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 Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205ARM Mali-T860 MP2 700Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (6.54GB available)16GB (8.2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, 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 Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels21.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels5352x4016 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported16 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMAMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + 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, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh2700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.9 hours12 hours
Standby307 hours (12.8 days)708 hours (29.5 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: White, Black, Lime Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Exmor RS IMX-230 main camera
• Exmor RS IMX-234 front camera
• Tela BRAVIA engine 2
• Clear Audio+
• PS4 integration

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XA Ultra (F3213)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.27W/kg (head), 0.37W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.72W/kg (head), 0.43W/kg (body)
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