Sony Ericsson W800c vs BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson W800 vs BlackBerry Pearl Flip phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/3/2016 11:19 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:34 PM

Compare BlackBerry Pearl Flip X Sony Ericsson W800c 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.8"
TFT

176x220

2
MP

N/A

900
mAh

(Removable)

10Points BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230) Compare Sony Ericsson W800 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)

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!

6 Advantages Sony Ericsson W800c	vs	10 Advantages BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	102 grams (3.57 ounces)
+260 thousand3 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+157 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	154 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
34MB	vs	+128MB (75MB available)121% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 1.95GB Memory Stick Pro Duo	vs	+Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
20.5 millimeters (0.81 inches)	vs	+17.5 millimeters (0.69 inches)17% Thinner
176x220 pixels	vs	+240x320 pixels98% Higher resolution screen
1.8"	vs	+2.6"44% Larger screen
QCIF (172x144)	vs	+QCIF (240x180)74% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)6999 times More apps available to download and use
(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps	vs	+(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

11 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

(back) 2MP

Only digital zoom

2G GPRS / 2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0

900 mAh

LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson W800c	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Sony Ericsson W800c	Pearl Flip (8230)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson W800	Verizon BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 CDMA, RIM Apex
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Sony Ericsson	BlackBerry
Release date	3/1/2005	2/28/2009
Depth	20.5 millimeters (0.81 inches)	17.5 millimeters (0.69 inches)
Size (width x height)	46 x 100 millimeters (1.81 x 3.94 in)	50 x 101 millimeters (1.97 x 3.98 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	102 grams (3.57 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson W800c	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	1.8" inches	2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~22.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~41.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	176x220 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	157 PPI	154 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson W800c	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
System version	Proprietary OS	BlackBerry OS 4.6
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson W800c	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Intel XScale PXA272
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson W800c	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
RAM memory	feature not registered	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	34MB	128MB (75MB available)
External storage	Until 1.95GB Memory Stick Pro Duo (dedicated slot)	Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson W800c	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	0.048 Mbps	0.153 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
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
	Sony Ericsson W800c	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1632x1224 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (172x144)	QCIF (240x180) 15 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson W800c	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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
	Sony Ericsson W800c	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, 3GPP	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson W800c	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson W800c	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Sensors	Not supported	Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson W800c	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-37	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	900 mAh	900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	3.5 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	216 hours (9 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson W800c	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White with orange • 512MB card included Java framework	• Colors: Black, Red, Pink • Secondary external 65K TFT display 128x160 pixels • Half-QWERTY • Trackball navigation • BlackBerry maps • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson W800c	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.3W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.85W/kg (head)	feature not registered