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Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A) vs BlackBerry Curve 9380

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 II vs BlackBerry Curve 9380 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Curve 9380 X Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A) 31Points
6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points BlackBerry Curve 9380 Compare Sony Xperia 5 II X
3.2"
TFT

360x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)

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!

Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)} 31 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A) vs Curve 9380} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 9380
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs806MHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR4X15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB SDRAM
+128GB (110GB available)219 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)40%
Thinner
vs11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1 billion3845 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1080x2520 pixels15 times
Higher resolution screen
vs360x480 pixels
+449 PPI140%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs187 PPI
+6.1"91%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps277 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1230 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
163 grams (5.71 ounces)vs+98 grams (3.43 ounces)66%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

11 Common items in both devices
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)BlackBerry Curve 9380
 
ModelXperia 5 II (SO-52A)Curve 9380
Other model namesソニーXperia 5 Mark II SO-52A (NTT DoCoMo) 5GRIM BlackBerry Curve Touch 9380, Orlando
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
feature not registered
BrandSonyBlackBerry
Release date9/17/202012/1/2011
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 158 millimeters (2.68 x 6.22 in)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)98 grams (3.43 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)BlackBerry Curve 9380
Display typeOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.1" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~48.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2520 pixels (21:9)360x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)449 PPI187 PPI
Colors1 billion260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Not supported
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)BlackBerry Curve 9380
System versionAndroid 10BlackBerry OS 7.0
Firmware updateAndroid 11BlackBerry OS 7.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)BlackBerry Curve 9380
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)32bit: Marvell PXA930
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 806MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)BlackBerry Curve 9380
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X512MB SDRAM
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
UFS 3.0
512MB
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)BlackBerry Curve 9380
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/1700/2100 - USA: 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 19, 21, 28, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 77, 78, 79)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)BlackBerry Curve 9380
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAF3x-optical-zoomOIS
12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.7" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)BlackBerry Curve 9380
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)BlackBerry Curve 9380
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)BlackBerry Curve 9380
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)BlackBerry Curve 9380
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)BlackBerry Curve 9380
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
JM-1
Battery capacity4000 mAh1230 mAh
Charger, watts21W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5.8 hours
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)BlackBerry Curve 9380
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Grey, Blue, Pink
• Cameras with ZEISS optics
• Dolby Atmos
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Dynamic vibration system
• PS4 Remote Play
• DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility
• Optical trackpad

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)BlackBerry Curve 9380
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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