BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs Sony Xperia 5 II phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/19/2021 5:50 PM, updated: 5/22/2021 9:25 AM

Compare Sony Xperia 5 II X BlackBerry Curve 9380 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

32Points Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72) Compare BlackBerry Curve 9380 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)

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 9380	vs	32 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)66% Lighter	vs	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
806MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB SDRAM	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X15 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB	vs	+256GB (230GB available)459 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)40% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+1 billion3845 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
360x480 pixels	vs	+1080x2520 pixels15 times Higher resolution screen
187 PPI	vs	+449 PPI140% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+6.1"91% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 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 HSUPA	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 1200 Mbps166 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh2 times 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
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

11 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Curve 9380	Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry Curve Touch 9380, Orlando	Xperia 5 Mark II XQAS72 (256GB+8GB RAM) 5G
Country or region available	feature not registered	China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan
Brand	BlackBerry	Sony
Release date	12/1/2011	9/17/2020
Depth	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	68 x 158 millimeters (2.68 x 6.22 in)
Weight	98 grams (3.43 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Display type	TFT LCD	OLED
Screen size	3.2" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~48.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x480 pixels	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	187 PPI	449 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
System version	BlackBerry OS 7.0	Android 10
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 7.1	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA930	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 806MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
RAM memory	512MB SDRAM	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	512MB	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	1200/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	UMTS 900/1700/2100 - USA: 850/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 8, 28, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAF3x-optical-zoomOIS 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) JM-1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1230 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	21W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.8 hours	feature not registered
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push 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	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Optical trackpad	• Colors: Black, Grey, Blue, Pink • Cameras with ZEISS optics • Dolby Atmos • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Dynamic vibration system • PS4 Remote Play • DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Curve 9380	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered