BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE) vs Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)

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

10/27/2016 8:52 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:54 AM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ X BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
IPS

768x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Sony Xperia XZ (F8331) Compare BlackBerry Z10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)

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4 Advantages BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	vs	27 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)17% Lighter	vs	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)95% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+32GB (21GB available)91% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)11% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
768x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels111% Higher resolution screen
355 PPI	vs	+424 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.2"	vs	+5.2"24% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 23MP186% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 13MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAh	vs	+2900 mAh61% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Z10 (4G LTE)	Xperia XZ (F8331)
Other model names	BlackBerry Z10 STL100-2, STL100-3, STL100-4, RIM Liverpool	Xperia XZ 32GB F8331 Single-SIM, Sony Kagura SS
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil, USA
Brand	BlackBerry	Sony
Release date	1/31/2013	10/3/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.6 x 130 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.2" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	355 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Triluminos X-Reality Engine
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
System version	BlackBerry OS 10	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 10.2	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 29548
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 STL100-2:850/900/2100, STL100-3: 800/850/1700/1900/2100, STL100-4: 900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 STL100-2 model: LTE (3, 7, 8, 20) STL100-3: LTE (2, 4, 5, 17) STL100-4: LTE (13)	LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5520x4140 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@60fps Exmor RS
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, 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	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	2900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	17.5 hours
Standby	312 hours (13 days)	610 hours (25.4 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White BBM 6 Java framework	• Colors: Black, Platinum, Blue, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.81W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.85W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)