BlackBerry 9720
#6711
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro
#7072Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 9720
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro
Performance
52.662.7
Camera
12.714.1
Display
54.440.5
Battery
14.512.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.027.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.520.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry 9720 features a 2.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro has a slightly larger 3.0-inch LED-backlit LCD with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia mini pro is equipped with a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU and Adreno 205 GPU, offering better processing capabilities compared to the 806 MHz Tavor MG1 CPU in the BlackBerry.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia mini pro supports 720p video recording, whereas the BlackBerry is limited to 480p.
- The BlackBerry 9720 has a 1450 mAh battery, slightly larger than the 1200 mAh battery in the Xperia mini pro.
- Software-wise, the BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS 7.1, while the Xperia mini pro operates on Android 2.3, which is not upgradable beyond Android 4.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 9720
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
Also known as BlackBerry 9720 Samoa
Previously known as XPERIA X10 mini pro2
Display
Size
2.8"
3"
Type
IPS LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~214 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
PPI
480
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
806 MHz Tavor MG1
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 205
Memory
512MB ROM, 512MB RAM
512MB RAM, 400MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1450 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
114 x 66 x 12 mm (4.49 x 2.60 x 0.47 in)
92 x 53 x 18 mm (3.62 x 2.09 x 0.71 in)
Weight
120 g
136 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Purple, Blue, Pure Pink
Black, White, Pink, Turquoise
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.1
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass