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Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) vs BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ2 vs BlackBerry Pearl Flip phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Pearl Flip X Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) 36Points
5.7"
IPS

1080x2160

19.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230) Compare Sony Xperia XZ2 X
2.6"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)

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 XZ2 (SO-03K)} 36 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) vs Pearl Flip (8230)} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core15 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs312MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR431 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+64GB (50GB available)682 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128MB (75MB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC127 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
+11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)58%
Thinner
vs17.5 millimeters (0.69 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+1080x2160 pixels29 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+424 PPI175%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs154 PPI
+5.7"119%
Larger screen
vs2.6"
+(back) 19.2MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)191 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (240x180)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps7842 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+AccelerometerAdvantage
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
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3180 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs900 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
198 grams (6.93 ounces)vs+102 grams (3.57 ounces)94%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

5 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
ModelXperia XZ2 (SO-03K)Pearl Flip (8230)
Other model namesNTT DoCoMo Sony Xperia XZ2 4GB RAM, Sony PF22Verizon BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 CDMA, RIM Apex
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
USA
USA
BrandSonyBlackBerry
Release date4/5/20182/28/2009
Depth11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)17.5 millimeters (0.69 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 153 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in)50 x 101 millimeters (1.97 x 3.98 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)102 grams (3.57 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.7" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~41.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI154 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoBlackBerry OS 4.6
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)32bit: Intel XScale PXA272
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4128MB SDRAM
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)128MB (75MB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps0.153 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,19,21,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41,42)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Back camera (main camera)19.2 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution5056x3792 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsQCIF (240x180) 15 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo/video only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVDigital TV FullSegNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3180 mAh900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered3.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered216 hours (9 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Deep Green, Ash Pink
• Aluminum frame
• Front/back glass
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• HDR display
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• Fast battery charging (Power delivery)
• Qi wireless charging
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi miracast
• IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min
• ISDB-T TV
• Colors: Black, Red, Pink
• Secondary external 65K TFT display 128x160 pixels
• Half-QWERTY
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
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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