BlackBerry Z10 (3G) vs Sony Xperia L (C2105)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Z10 vs Sony Xperia L phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/30/2013 7:53 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:02 AM

Compare Sony Xperia L X BlackBerry Z10 (3G) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
IPS

768x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Sony Xperia L (C2105) Compare BlackBerry Z10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Z10 (3G)

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16 Advantages BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	vs	4 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2105)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)30% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)
+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (11GB available)90% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5.78GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+768x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+355 PPI56% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	228 PPI
+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) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1800 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1750 mAh
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
4.2"	vs	+4.3"2% Larger screen
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

32 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+25 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Z10 (3G)	Xperia L (C2105)
Other model names	BlackBerry Z10 3G STL100-1, RIM London	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Algeria, Australia, Philippines, Indonesia
Brand	BlackBerry	Sony
Release date	1/31/2013	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.6 x 130 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.2" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1280 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	355 PPI	228 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
System version	BlackBerry OS 10	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 10.2	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544 (384MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC	8GB (5.78GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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 Z10 (3G)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	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	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
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 Z10 (3G)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	9 hours
Standby	312 hours (13 days)	454 hours (18.9 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • BBM 6 • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Red • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • NFC SmartTags • PlayNow • xLOUD • 3D Surround Sound • 3D sweep panorama • HD Voice • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.69W/kg (head)