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BlackBerry Pearl 8130 vs Sony Xperia SP (3G)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Pearl 8130 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 Pearl 8130 02Points
2.2"
TFT

240x260

2
MP
32MB
RAM

Single-core

900
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)

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 8130} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Pearl 8130 vs Xperia SP (3G)} 26 Advantages Sony Xperia SP (3G)
+96 grams (3.36 ounces)61%
Lighter
vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
312MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR231 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+8GB (5.88GB available)93 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 4GB microSDvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)40%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x260 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels14 times
Higher resolution screen
161 PPIvs+319 PPI98%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.2"vs+4.6"109%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
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
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 2.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps17 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
900 mAhvs+2370 mAh163%
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
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + 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
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

6 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
3.5mm jack
A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B) / MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Pearl 8130Sony Xperia SP (3G)
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ModelPearl 8130Xperia SP (3G)
Other model namesVerizon RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130, Sprint Pearl 8130Sony Xperia SP C5302, M35h, Sony HuaShan
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerrySony
Release date11/1/20074/1/2013
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)50 x 107 millimeters (1.97 x 4.21 in)67.1 x 130.6 millimeters (2.64 x 5.14 in)
Weight96 grams (3.36 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Pearl 8130Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.2" inches4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x260 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)161 PPI319 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Pearl 8130Sony Xperia SP (3G)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.2Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Pearl 8130Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Chipset32bit: Intel XScale PXA27232bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (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 Pearl 8130Sony Xperia SP (3G)
RAM memory32MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64MB8GB (5.88GB available)
External storageUntil 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Pearl 8130Sony 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 / Upload2.4 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, 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 Pearl 8130Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (240x180) 15 fpsFull 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Pearl 8130Sony 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 Pearl 8130Sony Xperia SP (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Pearl 8130Sony Xperia SP (3G)
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Pearl 8130Sony Xperia SP (3G)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Pearl 8130Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity900 mAh2370 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3.7 hours19 hours
Standby216 hours (9 days)734 hours (30.6 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Pearl 8130Sony Xperia SP (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver
• Half-QWERTY
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
• Java framework
• 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 Pearl 8130Sony 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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