BlackBerry Curve 8900 vs Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8900 vs Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/27/2018 7:45 PM, updated: 1/4/2020 11:46 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra X BlackBerry Curve 8900 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8900 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3580
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)

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 8900	vs	29 Advantages Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)101% Lighter	vs	221 grams (7.74 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
512MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core8 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB LPDDR	vs	+4GB LPDDR431 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (119MB available)	vs	+32GB (21GB available)180 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)42% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x360 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels11 times Higher resolution screen
250 PPI	vs	+367 PPI47% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"	vs	+6"150% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 23MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (240x180)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)191 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 EDGE	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps2541 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	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+3580 mAh156% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

6 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Curve 8900	Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
Other model names	T-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900, RIM Javelin	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra H3223 (Single-Sim), Sony Avenger
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	BlackBerry	Sony
Release date	11/14/2008	2/16/2018
Depth	13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	80 x 163 millimeters (3.15 x 6.42 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	221 grams (7.74 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	2.4" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~27.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x360 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	250 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
System version	BlackBerry OS 4.6	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
Chipset	32bit: Freescale MXC275-30	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
RAM memory	128MB LPDDR	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256MB (119MB available)	32GB (21GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 28, 29, 66)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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 8900	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	5520x4144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (240x180)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS on back camera and OIS on the front
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	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.41/4"
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	3580 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.5 hours	32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	356 hours (14.8 days)	841 hours (35 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-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	WAP, HTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Trackball navigation • BlackBerry maps • UMA support Java framework	• Colors: Silver, Black, Blue, Gold • Aluminum frame • Plastic back • Exmor RS camera • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • Mono Bluetooth Headset MBH22 • WiFi Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Curve 8900	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.16W/kg (head), 0.49W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.41W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)