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BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G vs Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)

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

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

640x480

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)

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 XZs (SO-03J)} 25 Advantages Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)24%
Lighter
vs161 grams (5.64 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.2GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core166%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2vs+4GB LPDDR44 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (6.54GB available)vs+32GB (20GB available)2 times
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+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)30%
Thinner
640x480 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
286 PPIvs+424 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+5.2"86%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 19.2MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 13MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
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 LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+2900 mAh136%
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
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+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 Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
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ModelBold Touch 9900 4GXperia XZs (SO-03J)
Other model namesT-Mobile BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GNTT DoCoMo Sony Xperia XZs SO-03J, Sony Keyaki SS
Country or region availablefeature not registeredJapan
Japan
BrandBlackBerrySony
Release date9/1/20114/1/2017
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 115 millimeters (2.6 x 4.53 in)72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.8" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~32% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x480 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)286 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR24GB LPDDR4
Internal storage8GB (6.54GB available)32GB (20GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
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 Mbps450/50 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat9 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 XZs (SO-03J)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
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 registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported13 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered22mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMAMP3, WAV, eAAC+, OGG, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh2900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.9 hours17.8 hours
Standby307 hours (12.8 days)610 hours (25.4 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
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, Warm Silver, Ice Blue
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Metal body
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• Sony Exmor RS camera
• 720p@960fps slow motion
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GSony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
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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