Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) vs BlackBerry Classic

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

5/11/2020 5:12 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:12 PM

Compare BlackBerry Classic X Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
LED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

19Points BlackBerry Classic Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

720x720

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2515
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Classic

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!

7 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	vs	19 Advantages BlackBerry Classic
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)78% Lighter	vs	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)9% Thinner	vs	10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+4"14% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core80% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (300MB available)	vs	+16GB54 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x720 pixels26% Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+291 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+2515 mAh68% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	BlackBerry Classic
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Model	Xperia Ray (ST18a)	BlackBerry Classic
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18, SE Urushi	BlackBerry Classic SQC100-1, BlackBerry Q20, RIM Kopi
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	BlackBerry
Release date	9/1/2011	12/17/2014
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 111 millimeters (2.09 x 4.37 in)	72.4 x 131 millimeters (2.85 x 5.16 in)
Weight	100 grams (3.5 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	BlackBerry Classic
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	720x720 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	291 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	BlackBerry Classic
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	BlackBerry OS 10
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	BlackBerry Classic
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	BlackBerry Classic
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	2GB
Internal storage	1GB (300MB available)	16GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	BlackBerry Classic
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 - USA: 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	BlackBerry Classic
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (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	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	BlackBerry Classic
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
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 Xperia Ray (ST18a)	BlackBerry Classic
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	BlackBerry Classic
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	BlackBerry Classic
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	BlackBerry Classic
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2515 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	17 hours
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	365 hours (15.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	BlackBerry Classic
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, White, Pink • 4GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • Video stabilizer • PlayNow • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • SE Timescape • Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Optical trackpad • BBM 6 • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	BlackBerry Classic
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered