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BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105 vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105 vs Sony Xperia Tipo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105 04Points
BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.25"
TFT

360x400

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

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18Points Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) Compare BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105 X
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

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Pearl 3G 9105} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105 vs Xperia Tipo (ST21a)} 18 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
+93 grams (3.26 ounces)6%
Lighter		vs99 grams (3.47 ounces)
+239 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs180 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+800MHz 32bit Single-core35%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+4GB (2.49GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)2%
Thinner
360x400 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
2.25"vs+3.2"42%
Larger screen
QCIF (240x180)vs+VGA (640x480)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 HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
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+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1500 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
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
14 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
260 thousand
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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ModelPearl 3G 9105Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105, RIM StratusSony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandBlackBerrySony
Release date4/1/20109/1/2012
Depth13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)50 x 108 millimeters (1.97 x 4.25 in)57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight93 grams (3.26 ounces)99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.25" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~30.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x400 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)239 PPI180 PPI
Colors260 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 6.0Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR
Internal storage256MB4GB (2.49GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 900/1700/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (240x180)VGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
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 Pearl 3G 9105Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700
Battery capacity1150 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours4.5 hours
Standby312 hours (13 days)545 hours (22.7 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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 supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
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)
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue
• Sony xLOUD
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)
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