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BlackBerry Tour 9630 vs Sony Ericsson Satio

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Tour 9630 vs Sony Ericsson Satio phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.4"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
TFT

360x640

12
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Satio

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!

Tour 9630} 5 Advantages BlackBerry Tour 9630 vs Satio} 17 Advantages Sony Ericsson Satio
+256MB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (128MB available)
+250 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs210 PPI
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40%
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+1400 mAh40%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1000 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
130 grams (4.55 ounces)vs+126 grams (4.41 ounces)3%
Lighter
14.2 millimeters (0.56 inches)vs+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)9%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x360 pixelsvs+360x640 pixels33%
Higher resolution screen
2.4"vs+3.5"46%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 12MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HVGA (480x320)vs+VGA (640x480)100%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+Resistive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster

13 Common items in both devices
256MB SDRAM
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony Ericsson Satio
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ModelTour 9630Sony Ericsson Satio
Other model namesVerizon RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630, Sprint Tour, RIM NiagaraSony Ericsson Satio U1i, U1a, SE Idou
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerrySony Ericsson
Release date7/12/200910/5/2009
Depth14.2 millimeters (0.56 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 112 millimeters (2.44 x 4.41 in)55 x 112 millimeters (2.17 x 4.41 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)126 grams (4.41 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony Ericsson Satio
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.4" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~25.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)250 PPI210 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony Ericsson Satio
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.7Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony Ericsson Satio
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM760032bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony Ericsson Satio
RAM memory256MB SDRAM256MB SDRAM
Internal storage256MB256MB (128MB available)
External storageUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony Ericsson Satio
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps7.2/3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100U1i version:
UMTS 900/2100
U1a version:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony Ericsson Satio
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320)VGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashXenon flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony Ericsson Satio
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
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 Tour 9630Sony Ericsson Satio
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony Ericsson Satio
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony Ericsson Satio
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony Ericsson Satio
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours4.9 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)340 hours (14.2 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony Ericsson Satio
Call controlVoice recorderVoice 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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
Java framework
• Colors: Black, Silver, Bordeaux
• 8GB microSD included
• WVGA 30fps via software update
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony Ericsson Satio
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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