Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) vs BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-5)

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

6/7/2018 9:45 PM, updated: 4/5/2021 2:59 AM

Compare BlackBerry Keyone X Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-5) Compare Sony Xperia XZs X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-5)

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!

10 Advantages Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	vs	11 Advantages BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-5)
+4GB LPDDR4Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+161 grams (5.64 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)16% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels19% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1620 pixels
+5.2"16% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(back) 19.2MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32GB (20GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)160% More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
424 PPI	vs	+433 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Android 7.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2900 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

27 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

1/2.3" inches

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-5)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	Keyone (BBB100-5)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XZs G8231 32GB Single-Sim, Sony Keyaki SS	RIM BlackBerry KEYone dual-sim black edition 64GB
Country or region available	USA	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Sony	BlackBerry
Release date	4/1/2017	8/1/2017
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)	72.4 x 149.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.87 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-5)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1620 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	433 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-5)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-5)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-5)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (20GB available)	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-5)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-5)
Back camera (main camera)	19.2 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5056x3792 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.55µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-5)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-5)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, OGG, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-5)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-5)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-5)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	17.8 hours	29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	610 hours (25.4 days)	515 hours (21.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-5)
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	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Warm Silver, Ice Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Metal body • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Sony Exmor RS camera • 720p@960fps slow motion • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30min	• Colors: Black/silver, Black, Bronze • DTEK system • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum frame • Plastic back • LED notification • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-5)
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