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BlackBerry Curve 8900 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8900 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini X BlackBerry Curve 8900 06Points
BlackBerry Curve 8900
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.4"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

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15Points Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8900 X
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.55"
TFT

240x320

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)

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!

Curve 8900} 6 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8900 vs Xperia X10 mini (E10a)} 15 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)19%
Thinner		vs16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+480x360 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen		vs240x320 pixels
+250 PPI59%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs157 PPI
+1400 mAh47%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs950 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
512MHz 32bit Single-corevs+600MHz 32bit Single-core23%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB LPDDRvs+256MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
110 grams (3.85 ounces)vs+88 grams (3.08 ounces)25%
Lighter
2.4"vs+2.55"6%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
QCIF (240x180)vs+VGA (640x480)6 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
2G EDGEvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
12 Common items in both devices
256MB (119MB available) / 256MB (128MB available)
TFT LCD
65 thousand
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Hands-free calling
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8900Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
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ModelCurve 8900Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
Other model namesT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900, RIM JavelinSony Ericsson Xperia X10 E10a, Sony Ericsson E10a
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandBlackBerrySony Ericsson
Release date11/14/20085/1/2010
Depth13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)50 x 83 millimeters (1.97 x 3.27 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)88 grams (3.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8900Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.4" inches2.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~48.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)250 PPI157 PPI
Colors65 thousand65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8900Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.6Android 1.6 Donut
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.1 Eclair
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8900Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
Chipset32bit: Freescale MXC275-3032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8900Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
RAM memory128MB LPDDR256MB
Internal storage256MB (119MB available)256MB (128MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8900Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGECSD, 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 Curve 8900Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (240x180)VGA (640x480) 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8900Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
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 Curve 8900Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8900Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8900Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8900Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh950 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours3.5 hours
Standby356 hours (14.8 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8900Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• UMA support
Java framework		• Colors: Gold, Pearl White, Black, Pink, Lime, Red, Silver
• 2GB microSD included
• Touch focus
• SE UX platform
• SE Timescape
• SE PlayNow
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8900Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
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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