BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3) vs Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)

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

9/5/2016 7:44 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:50 PM

Compare Sony Xperia acro HD X BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

18
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3410
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D) Compare BlackBerry Priv X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1910
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)

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!

22 Advantages BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	vs	5 Advantages Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core86% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC63 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)27% Thinner	vs	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+544 PPI59% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	342 PPI
+5.4"26% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 18MP50% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps30 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3410 mAh79% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1910 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+149 grams (5.22 ounces)29% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

BSI sensor

(front) HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Priv (STV100-3)	Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
Other model names	BlackBerry Privilege STV100-3, RIM Venice	NTT DoCoMo Sony Ericsson Xperia acro HD SO-03D, Sony Hikari
Country or region available	(Latin America), Australia, Canada, China, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia	Japan
Brand	BlackBerry	Sony
Release date	11/6/2015	3/1/2012
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 147 millimeters (3.04 x 5.79 in)	66 x 126 millimeters (2.6 x 4.96 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	5.4" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	544 PPI	342 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 418	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/1700/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,20,25,28,29,30), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
Back camera (main camera)	18 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4896x3672 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Digital TV
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3410 mAh	1910 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	9 hours
Standby	420 hours (17.5 days)	410 hours (17.1 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	External retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • LED notification • Quick Charge 2.0 (60% in 30min)	• Colors: Black, Aqua, Sakura, Ceramic • 2GB microSD included • PlayNow • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered