BlackBerry Bold 9790
#9094
Sony Xperia J
#8652Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold 9790
Sony Xperia J
Performance
31.133.1
Camera
11.911.9
Display
16.916.9
Battery
12.717.0
Build
15.217.3
Connectivity
29.528.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.314.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry Bold 9790 features a compact build with a smaller 2.45-inch TFT display at 480 x 360 pixels, while the Sony Xperia J offers a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, both maintaining a similar pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Bold 9790 is equipped with a Marvel Tavor MG1 CPU and 768MB RAM, whereas the Xperia J uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 CPU with 512MB RAM, resulting in a slightly better multitasking capability for the Bold.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with similar video recording capabilities at 480p, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- The Xperia J has a larger 1750mAh battery compared to the Bold's 1230mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Bold runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, while the Xperia J operates on Android 4.0.4, providing a more versatile app experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold 9790
Sony Xperia J
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Also known as RIM BlackBerry Onyx III, RIM BlackBerry Bellagio
Also known as Sony ST26i/ST26a
Display
Size
2.45"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~245 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
Marvel Tavor MG1 1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
8GB 768MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
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
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery (JM-1)
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
110 x 60 x 11.4 mm (4.33 x 2.36 x 0.45 in)
124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm (4.89 x 2.41 x 0.36 in)
Weight
107 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.35 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
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 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 7.0
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass