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BlackBerry Curve 8900 vs Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia Z X BlackBerry Curve 8900 02Points
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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28Points Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8900 X
Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2330
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)

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} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8900 vs Xperia Z (4G LTE)} 28 Advantages Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)33%
Lighter		vs146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
512MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB LPDDRvs+2GB LPDDR215 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (119MB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)102 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)71%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x360 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
250 PPIvs+441 PPI76%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+5"108%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (240x180)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)47 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+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps423 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+2330 mAh66%
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
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+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 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
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
8 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8900Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
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ModelCurve 8900Xperia Z (4G LTE)
Other model namesT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900, RIM JavelinSony Xperia Z 4G LTE L36i, L36a, C6603, C6616, Sony Yuga Rex
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerrySony
Release date11/14/20082/1/2013
Depth13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)71 x 135 millimeters (2.8 x 5.31 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8900Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)250 PPI441 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8900Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.6Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8900Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
Chipset32bit: Freescale MXC275-3032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (Single-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 8900Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
RAM memory128MB LPDDR2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage256MB (119MB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8900Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, 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 Curve 8900Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (240x180)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 8900Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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 Xperia Z (4G LTE)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8900Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 8900Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8900Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh2330 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours14 hours
Standby356 hours (14.8 days)530 hours (22.1 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8900Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• UMA support
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White, Purple
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Exmor RS™ mobile with HDR
• Timescape UI
• PlayNow
• 3D surround sound
• xLOUD
• 16x digital zoom
• 3D sweep panorama
• Dust and water resistant
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8900Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
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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