BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) vs Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Priv vs Sony Xperia Z2a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/21/2016 5:53 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:35 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Z2a X BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

18
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3410
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563) Compare BlackBerry Priv X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

0.3mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)

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15 Advantages BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	vs	9 Advantages Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
+32GB (22GB available)83% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)17% Thinner	vs	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+544 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	441 PPI
+5.4"8% Larger screen	vs	5"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+3410 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core	vs	+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core6% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+163 grams (5.71 ounces)18% Lighter
(back) 18MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP15% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.4" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches4% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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

26 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
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Model	Priv (STV100-4)	Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Other model names	BlackBerry Privilege STV100-4, RIM Venice	Sony Xperia Z2A D6563, Sony Canopus
Country or region available	South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Egypt, (Europe)	feature not registered
Brand	BlackBerry	Sony
Release date	11/6/2015	7/1/2014
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 147 millimeters (3.04 x 5.79 in)	72 x 137 millimeters (2.83 x 5.39 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	544 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v3
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 418	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 700/800/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,7,8,13,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)	LTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,28)
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+, LTE
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 (STV100-4)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Back camera (main camera)	18 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4896x3672 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.4" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
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 (STV100-4)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Micro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3410 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	19 hours
Standby	420 hours (17.5 days)	700 hours (29.2 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • LED notification • Quick Charge 2.0 (60% in 30min)	• Colors: Black, White, Turquoise • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 • Sony TRILUMINOS display • Sony Exmor RS sensor camera • Sony Clear Audio+ • 3D Surround Sound • IP58 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)	Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
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