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Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) vs BlackBerry Passport

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

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Compare BlackBerry Passport X Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) 03Points
Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

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15Points BlackBerry Passport Compare Sony Xperia ion X
BlackBerry Passport
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
IPS

1440x1440

13
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Passport

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Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)} 3 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) vs Passport} 15 Advantages BlackBerry Passport
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)35%
Lighter		vs194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+4.6"2%
Larger screen		vs4.5"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use		vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core76%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11.49GB available)vs+32GB179%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)14%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x1440 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
319 PPIvs+453 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 12MPvs+(back) 13MP7%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2MP46%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
1900 mAhvs+3450 mAh82%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
29 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
BSI sensor
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)BlackBerry Passport
 
ModelXperia ion (LTE LT28i)BlackBerry Passport
Other model namesSony Xperia ion 4G LTE Unlocked LT28i, Sony AobaAT&T BlackBerry Q30 Passport SQW100-1, RIM Windermere
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandSonyBlackBerry
Release date6/4/20129/24/2014
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)90.3 x 128 millimeters (3.56 x 5.04 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)BlackBerry Passport
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.6" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x1440 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)319 PPI453 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
Sony Reality Display		feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)BlackBerry Passport
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadBlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)BlackBerry Passport
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA v1
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)BlackBerry Passport
RAM memory1GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (11.49GB available)32GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)BlackBerry Passport
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (4, 17)LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)BlackBerry Passport
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)BlackBerry Passport
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)BlackBerry Passport
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)BlackBerry Passport
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)BlackBerry Passport
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)BlackBerry Passport
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1900 mAh3450 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4 hours23 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)444 hours (18.5 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)BlackBerry Passport
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 callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
PlayNow
• SE Timescape
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• BBM 6
• Miracast
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)BlackBerry Passport
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.05W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.87W/kg (head)feature not registered
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