Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) vs BlackBerry Z30

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray vs BlackBerry Z30 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 Z30 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
LED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

18Points BlackBerry Z30 Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2880
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Z30

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!

5 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	vs	18 Advantages BlackBerry Z30
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)70% Lighter	vs	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+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	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core104% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR23 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 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+294 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5"25% Larger screen
(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 LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+2880 mAh92% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage 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

19 Common items in both devices

9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	BlackBerry Z30
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Model	Xperia Ray (ST18a)	BlackBerry Z30
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18, SE Urushi	BlackBerry Z30 4G LTE, BlackBerry Z30 STA100-2, RIM Aristo
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	BlackBerry
Release date	9/1/2011	10/5/2013
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 111 millimeters (2.09 x 4.37 in)	72 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in)
Weight	100 grams (3.5 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 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 Z30
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	BlackBerry Z30
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	BlackBerry OS 10.2
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 Z30
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Plus MSM8960
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	BlackBerry Z30
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1GB (300MB available)	16GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	BlackBerry Z30
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	100/50 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
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 800/900/1800/2600 - STA100-3: 700/1700/1900/2100
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 Z30
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	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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
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 Xperia Ray (ST18a)	BlackBerry Z30
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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 Z30
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
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 Z30
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
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	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	BlackBerry Z30
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 Z30
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2880 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	18 hours
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	384 hours (16 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	BlackBerry Z30
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, 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	Not supported
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 • BBM 6 • HDR photo/video • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • WiFi direct • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	BlackBerry Z30
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