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BlackBerry Z3 vs Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Z3 vs Sony Xperia M2 Aqua phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) Compare BlackBerry Z3 X
4.8"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)

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 M2 Aqua (D2403)} 15 Advantages Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
+1.5GB50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+8GB60%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+5"4%
Larger screen
vs4.8"
+(front) 1MP200%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+2500 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2300 mAh
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
164 grams (5.74 ounces)vs+149 grams (5.22 ounces)10%
Lighter
9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
220 PPIvs+229 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
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
540x960 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
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ModelBlackBerry Z3Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Other model namesBlackBerry Z3 3G STJ100-1, BB Z3 Jakarta, RIM JakartaSony Xperia M2 Aqua 4G, Sony D2403
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerrySony
Release date5/1/20149/1/2014
Depth9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)72.8 x 140 millimeters (2.87 x 5.51 in)72 x 140 millimeters (2.83 x 5.51 in)
Weight164 grams (5.74 ounces)149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~63% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10.2Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230AB32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
RAM memory1.5GB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 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 cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
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 M2 Aqua (D2403)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2500 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy15 hours12 hours
Standby384 hours (16 days)640 hours (26.7 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• LED indicator
• BBM 6
• Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Sony Exmor RS sensor
• ANT+ support
• Miracast

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Z3Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.69W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.66W/kg (head), 0.86W/kg (body)
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