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BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs Sony Xperia L (C2104)

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

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BlackBerry Curve 9380
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

360x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
21Points Sony Xperia L (C2104) Compare BlackBerry Curve 9380 X
Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia L (C2104)

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Curve 9380} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Curve 9380 vs Xperia L (C2104)} 21 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)40%
Lighter		vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
806MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)56%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MBvs+8GB (5.78GB available)11 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)15%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
360x480 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels137%
Higher resolution screen
187 PPIvs+228 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4.3"34%
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+HD (1280x720)2 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+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+1750 mAh42%
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
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
17 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 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 9380Sony Xperia L (C2104)
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ModelCurve 9380Xperia L (C2104)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve Touch 9380, OrlandoXperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)(Global, International)BrazilUSAIndia
(Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, USA, India
BrandBlackBerrySony
Release date12/1/20115/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013
Depth11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)
Weight98 grams (3.43 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 9380Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)187 PPI228 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 9380Sony Xperia L (C2104)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 9380Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 806MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 9380Sony Xperia L (C2104)
RAM memory512MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB8GB (5.78GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 9380Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps21/5.76 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 900/1700/2100 - USA: 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, 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 9380Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 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 registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace 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 9380Sony Xperia L (C2104)
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 9380Sony Xperia L (C2104)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 9380Sony Xperia L (C2104)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 9380Sony Xperia L (C2104)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 9380Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
JM-1		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA900
Battery capacity1230 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.8 hours9 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)454 hours (18.9 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 9380Sony Xperia L (C2104)
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 keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Optical trackpad• Colors: Black, White, Red
Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• NFC SmartTags
• PlayNow
• xLOUD
• 3D Surround Sound
• 3D sweep panorama
• HD Voice
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 9380Sony Xperia L (C2104)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.69W/kg (head)
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