BlackBerry Z10 (3G) vs Sony Xperia S (LT26i)

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

1/18/2013 12:13 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:40 PM

Compare Sony Xperia S X BlackBerry Z10 (3G) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
IPS

768x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Sony Xperia S (LT26i) Compare BlackBerry Z10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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14 Advantages BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	vs	7 Advantages Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)18% Thinner	vs	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+768x1280 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+355 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	342 PPI
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+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) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+1800 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1750 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+32GB (28GB available)155% More internal storage for applications and files
4.2"	vs	+4.3"2% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 12MP50% Higher resolution main camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage 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	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

32 Common items in both devices

1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

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 S (LT26i)
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Model	Z10 (3G)	Xperia S (LT26i)
Other model names	BlackBerry Z10 3G STL100-1, RIM London	Sony Xperia S LT26, Sony Ericsson Arc HD, Sony Nozomi
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International)
Brand	BlackBerry	Sony
Release date	1/31/2013	2/1/2012
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.6 x 130 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)	64 x 128 millimeters (2.52 x 5.04 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 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 S (LT26i)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4.2" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	355 PPI	342 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
System version	BlackBerry OS 10	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 10.2	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544 (384MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
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 850/900/1900/2100
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 S (LT26i)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 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	feature not registered
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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
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 S (LT26i)
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.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
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	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	8.5 hours
Standby	312 hours (13 days)	420 hours (17.5 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • BBM 6 • Java framework	• Colors: White, Black, Silver • Remote control for Sony TV • SE Timescape • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.31W/kg (head), 0.6W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.3W/kg (head)

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BlackBerry Z10 (3G) vs Sony Xperia S (LT26i)

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

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

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate