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BlackBerry Curve 9360 vs Sony Xperia SP (3G)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 9360 vs Sony Xperia SP phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia SP X BlackBerry Curve 9360 02Points
2.44"
TFT

480x360

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.6"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2370
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia SP (3G)

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Curve 9360} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 9360 vs Xperia SP (3G)} 23 Advantages Sony Xperia SP (3G)
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)57%
Lighter
vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core168%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MBvs+8GB (5.88GB available)11 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)10%
Thinner
480x360 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
246 PPIvs+319 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.44"vs+4.6"89%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
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+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
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
1000 mAhvs+2370 mAh137%
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
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

13 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 9360Sony Xperia SP (3G)
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ModelCurve 9360Xperia SP (3G)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve 9360, RIM ApolloSony Xperia SP C5302, M35h, Sony HuaShan
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerrySony
Release date9/28/20114/1/2013
Depth11 millimeters (0.43 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)67.1 x 130.6 millimeters (2.64 x 5.14 in)
Weight99 grams (3.47 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 9360Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.44" inches4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)246 PPI319 PPI
Colorsfeature not registered16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 9360Sony Xperia SP (3G)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 9360Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA94032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 320 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 9360Sony Xperia SP (3G)
RAM memory512MB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB8GB (5.88GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 9360Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 9360Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 9360Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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 9360Sony Xperia SP (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (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 9360Sony Xperia SP (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 9360Sony Xperia SP (3G)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 9360Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh2370 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours19 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)734 hours (30.6 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 9360Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Purple, Pink
• Optical trackpad
• Colors: Black, White, Red
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• 3D sweep panorama
• PlayNow
• xLOUD
• 3D Surround Sound
• HD Voice
• HT40
• NFC SmartTags
• WiFi dual-band

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 9360Sony Xperia SP (3G)
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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