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BlackBerry Tour 9630 vs Sony Xperia J (ST26a)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia J X BlackBerry Tour 9630 01Point
BlackBerry Tour 9630
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.4"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

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22Points Sony Xperia J (ST26a) Compare BlackBerry Tour 9630 X
Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia J (ST26a)

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Tour 9630} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Tour 9630 vs Xperia J (ST26a)} 22 Advantages Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
+250 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs245 PPI
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)99%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+4GB (2GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
130 grams (4.55 ounces)vs+124 grams (4.34 ounces)5%
Lighter
14.2 millimeters (0.56 inches)vs+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)54%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x360 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels137%
Higher resolution screen
2.4"vs+4"67%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
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
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+1750 mAh25%
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+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
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
12 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
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ModelTour 9630Xperia J (ST26a)
Other model namesVerizon RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630, Sprint Tour, RIM NiagaraSony Xperia J ST26, Sony JLo
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)BrazilUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, USA
BrandBlackBerrySony
Release date7/12/200910/29/2012
Depth14.2 millimeters (0.56 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 112 millimeters (2.44 x 4.41 in)61.2 x 124.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.89 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~25.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~58% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)250 PPI245 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.7Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM760032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1151 (v3)

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR
Internal storage256MB4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
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 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 2100UMTS 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, HSUPAGPRS, 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 Xperia J (ST26a)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320)VGA (640x480)
FlashLED flashLED 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 registeredSupported
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 Xperia J (ST26a)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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 Xperia J (ST26a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours7.3 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)618 hours (25.8 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, HTML5, 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, White, Yellow, Pink
• Video stabiliser
• xLoud
• 3D surround sound audio
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.63W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.73W/kg (head)
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