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

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

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Compare Sony Xperia Z2a X BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) 15Points
5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

18
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3410
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563) Compare BlackBerry Priv X
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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Priv (STV100-4)} 15 Advantages BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) vs Xperia Z2a (D6563)} 9 Advantages Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
+32GB (22GB available)83%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)17%
Thinner
vs11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+544 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs441 PPI
+5.4"8%
Larger screen
vs5"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot 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
vsAndroid 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
vs3000 mAh
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-corevs+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) 18MPvs+(back) 20.7MP15%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.4" inchesvs+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 supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
 
ModelPriv (STV100-4)Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Other model namesBlackBerry Privilege STV100-4, RIM VeniceSony Xperia Z2A D6563, Sony Canopus
Country or region availableSouth AfricaSaudi ArabiaBrazilEgypt(Europe)
South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Egypt, (Europe)
feature not registered
BrandBlackBerrySony
Release date11/6/20157/1/2014
Depth9.4 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)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)544 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v3
CPUHexa-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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 418Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Back camera (main camera)18 megapixels20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution4896x3672 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.4" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortMicro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3410 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy24 hours (1 day)19 hours
Standby420 hours (17.5 days)700 hours (29.2 days)

โž• Other features

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข LED notification
โ€ข Quick Charge 2.0 (60% in 30min)
โ€ข Colors: Black, White, Turquoise
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go
โ€ข Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
โ€ข Sony TRILUMINOS display
โ€ข Sony Exmor RS sensor camera
โ€ข Sony Clear Audio+
โ€ข 3D Surround Sound
โ€ข IP58 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

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