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BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230) vs Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Pearl Flip vs Sony Xperia Z Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Z Ultra X BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230) 03Points
2.6"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

900
mAh

(Removable)

vs
32Points Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G) Compare BlackBerry Pearl Flip X
6.4"
TFT

1080x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)

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Pearl Flip (8230)} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230) vs Xperia Z Ultra (3G)} 32 Advantages Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)108%
Lighter
vs212 grams (7.42 ounces)
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
312MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core9 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+2GB LPDDR315 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (75MB available)vs+16GB (11GB available)149 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
17.5 millimeters (0.69 inches)vs+6.5 millimeters (0.26 inches)169%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
154 PPIvs+344 PPI123%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"vs+6.4"146%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
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) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps274 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
900 mAhvs+3050 mAh2 times
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
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] 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+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

7 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
MicroUSB 2.0
+ 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 Pearl Flip (8230)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)
ModelPearl Flip (8230)Xperia Z Ultra (3G)
Other model namesVerizon BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 CDMA, RIM ApexSony Xperia Z Ultra C6802 3G XL39h HSPA+, Sony Togari
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandBlackBerrySony
Release date2/28/20097/30/2013
Depth17.5 millimeters (0.69 inches)6.5 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)50 x 101 millimeters (1.97 x 3.98 in)92.2 x 179.4 millimeters (3.63 x 7.06 in)
Weight102 grams (3.57 ounces)212 grams (7.42 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.6" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)154 PPI344 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.6Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)
Chipset32bit: Intel XScale PXA27232bit: Qualcomm MSM8274
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128MB (75MB available)16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 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 Flip (8230)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (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 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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 Flip (8230)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity900 mAh3050 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3.5 hours16 hours
Standby216 hours (9 days)820 hours (34.2 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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 browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Red, Pink
• Secondary external 65K TFT display 128x160 pixels
• Half-QWERTY
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Purple
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
• X-Reality triluminos display
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Panorama photo
• 3D Surround Sound
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (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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