Sony Xperia L (C2105) vs BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L vs BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/30/2013 7:53 AM, updated: 10/1/2024 9:22 PM

Compare BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G X Sony Xperia L (C2105) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

03Points BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

640x480

5
MP

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia L (C2105)

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15 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2105)	vs	3 Advantages BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)Advantage More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR233% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	768MB LPDDR2
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)8% Thinner	vs	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+480x854 pixels33% Higher resolution screen	vs	640x480 pixels
+4.3"54% Larger screen	vs	2.8"
+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+1750 mAh42% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1230 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
8GB (5.78GB available)	vs	+8GB (6.54GB available)13% More internal storage for applications and files
137 grams (4.8 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)5% Lighter
228 PPI	vs	+286 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)

21 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

HD (1280x720)

3G+ HSPA+

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
Change model
Model	Xperia L (C2105)	Bold Touch 9900 4G
Other model names	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	T-Mobile BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Algeria, Australia, Philippines, Indonesia	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	BlackBerry
Release date	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013	9/1/2011
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	66 x 115 millimeters (2.6 x 4.53 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~32% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	640x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	286 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	BlackBerry OS 7.0
Firmware update	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	BlackBerry OS 7.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	8GB (6.54GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 900/2100	UMTS 900/1700/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
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, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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 Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, eAAC+, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1230 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	5.9 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	307 hours (12.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, 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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • NFC SmartTags • PlayNow • xLOUD • 3D Surround Sound • 3D sweep panorama • HD Voice Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Optical trackpad • OpenGL 2.0 • Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot • LBS • UMA Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head)	feature not registered