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BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 vs Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 vs Sony Xperia ZR phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia ZR X BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 01Point
2.25"
TFT

360x400

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ZR (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!

Pearl 3G 9100} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 vs Xperia ZR (4G LTE)} 29 Advantages Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
+93 grams (3.26 ounces)48%
Lighter
vs138 grams (4.83 ounces)
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+2GB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+8GB (4.49GB available)17 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)27%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
360x400 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
239 PPIvs+323 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.25"vs+4.55"102%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
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
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps27 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+CompassAdvantage
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
1150 mAhvs+2300 mAh100%
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+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+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+IP58 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

12 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
Change model 
ModelPearl 3G 9100Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
Other model namesAT&T BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100, RIM Pearl 2, RIM StratusSony Xperia ZR C5503, Xperia ZR M36i C5503, Sony Dogo
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerrySony
Release date5/1/20106/1/2013, Announced: 5/24/2013
Depth13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)50 x 108 millimeters (1.97 x 4.25 in)67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in)
Weight93 grams (3.26 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.25" inches4.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~30.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x400 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)239 PPI323 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 6.0Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (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 Pearl 3G 9100Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage256MB8GB (4.49GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, 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 Pearl 3G 9100Sony Xperia ZR (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 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 detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredSweep panorama

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
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 Pearl 3G 9100Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours13 hours
Standby312 hours (13 days)520 hours (21.7 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Pink, Purple, White, Red
• 2GB microSD included
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• BlackBerry maps
• UMA
• HAC (M3)
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Mint
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.25W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.79W/kg (head)
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