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BlackBerry Curve 9320 vs Sony Xperia VL

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 9320 vs Sony Xperia VL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia VL X BlackBerry Curve 9320 01Point
2.44"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.3"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia VL

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 9320} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Curve 9320 vs Xperia VL} 26 Advantages Sony Xperia VL
+103 grams (3.61 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs120 grams (4.2 ounces)
1x 806MHzvs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core134%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MBvs+8GB (5GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)19%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
164 PPIvs+342 PPI109%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.44"vs+4.3"76%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)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
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1450 mAhvs+1750 mAh21%
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+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + 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
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

14 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Compass
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 9320Sony Xperia VL
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ModelCurve 9320Xperia VL
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve 9320 SKU1, SKU2NTT DoCoMo Sony Xperia VL SOL21, KDDI Sony Xperia VL SOL21
Country or region availablefeature not registeredJapan
Japan
BrandBlackBerrySony
Release date5/9/201211/26/2012
Depth12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)
Weight103 grams (3.61 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 9320Sony Xperia VL
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.44" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)164 PPI342 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 9320Sony Xperia VL
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.1Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 9320Sony Xperia VL
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 806MHz
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 9320Sony Xperia VL
RAM memory512MB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 9320Sony Xperia VL
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps100/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 800/1500 (Bands 11,18)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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 9320Sony Xperia VL
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 15 fpsFull 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 9320Sony Xperia VL
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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 9320Sony Xperia VL
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, FlacMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 9320Sony Xperia VL
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 9320Sony Xperia VL
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 9320Sony Xperia VL
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
J-S1
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA800
Battery capacity1450 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours7 hours
Standby432 hours (18 days)270 hours (11.3 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 9320Sony Xperia VL
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Optical Trackpad
• BBM
• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Reality Display
• 16x digital zoom
• 3D sweep panorama
• Video stabiliser
• PlayNow
• Wi-Fi dual-band
• Wi-Fi Direct
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 9320Sony Xperia VL
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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