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BlackBerry Z3 vs Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Z3 vs Sony Xperia Acro S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Acro S X BlackBerry Z3 07Points
BlackBerry Z3
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

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15Points Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w) Compare BlackBerry Z3 X
Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1910
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)

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!

Z3} 7 Advantages BlackBerry Z3 vs Xperia Acro S (LT26w)} 15 Advantages Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
+1.5GB50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs1GB LPDDR2
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)28%
Thinner		vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+5"16%
Larger screen		vs4.3"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+2500 mAh31%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1910 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs3.0 + A2DP
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GBvs+16GB (11GB available)38%
More internal storage for applications and files
164 grams (5.74 ounces)vs+147 grams (5.15 ounces)12%
Lighter
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
220 PPIvs+342 PPI55%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 12MP138%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 1.3MP42%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+ShatterShieldAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
25 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
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ModelBlackBerry Z3Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Other model namesBlackBerry Z3 3G STJ100-1, BB Z3 Jakarta, RIM JakartaSony Xperia Acro S LT26w, Sony Hikari
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerrySony
Release date5/1/20148/31/2012
Depth9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)72.8 x 140 millimeters (2.87 x 5.51 in)66 x 126 millimeters (2.6 x 4.96 in)
Weight164 grams (5.74 ounces)147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI342 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedShatterShield
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10.2Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230AB32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
RAM memory1.5GB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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 Z3Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2500 mAh1910 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy15 hours7.2 hours
Standby384 hours (16 days)310 hours (12.9 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• LED indicator
• BBM 6
• Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: White, Black, Pink
• 2GB microSD included
PlayNow
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.05W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.1W/kg (head)
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