BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global) vs Sony Xperia U (ST25a)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 vs Sony Xperia U phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/7/2012 12:08 PM, updated: 11/10/2021 4:36 PM

Compare Sony Xperia U X BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

24Points Sony Xperia U (ST25a) Compare BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia U (ST25a)

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!

2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	vs	24 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
624MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)92% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+512MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB	vs	+8GB (4GB available)15 times More internal storage for applications and files
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+12 millimeters (0.47 inches)16% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
163 PPI	vs	+280 PPI72% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"	vs	+3.5"42% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+HD (1280x720)11 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 HSDPA	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAh	vs	+1320 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

9 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Ambient light sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

3.5mm jack

A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging

802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]

2.1 + A2DP

+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Xperia U (ST25a)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300, RIM Kepler	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	BlackBerry	Sony
Release date	8/9/2010	5/7/2012
Depth	13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)
Weight	104 grams (3.64 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	2.46" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	163 PPI	280 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
System version	BlackBerry OS 5.0	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 6.0	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA930	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256MB	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, 3GP, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Sensors	Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	1320 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.5 hours	5.6 hours
Standby	348 hours (14.5 days)	472 hours (19.7 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • UMA (carrier phone dependent) • LBS • HAC (M3/T3) • BlackBerry Maps • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Exchangeable bottom caps: White, Black, Pink, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • xLoud • 3D surround sound • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (Global)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.62W/kg (head)