BlackBerry Bold 9790
#9094
Sony Xperia neo L
#7430Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Bold 9790
Sony Xperia neo L
Performance
31.133.2
Camera
11.915.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
12.715.2
Build
15.216.3
Connectivity
29.531.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.318.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry Bold 9790 features a compact build with a 2.45-inch TFT display at 480 x 360 pixels, while the Sony Xperia neo L offers a larger 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, providing a wider viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the Bold 9790 is equipped with a 1.0 GHz Marvel Tavor CPU and 768MB of RAM, whereas the Xperia neo L has a 1.0 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 processor with 512MB of RAM, giving it a slight edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia neo L supports 720p video recording compared to the Bold's 480p.
- The Bold 9790 has a smaller 1230 mAh battery, while the Xperia neo L has a 1500 mAh battery, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Bold runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, focusing on productivity, while the Xperia neo L operates on Android 4.0.4, providing a more versatile app ecosystem.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Bold 9790
Sony Xperia neo L
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Also known as RIM BlackBerry Onyx III, RIM BlackBerry Bellagio
Also known as Sony MT25i
Display
Size
2.45"
4"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
Marvel Tavor MG1 1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 205
Memory
8GB 768MB RAM
1GB (300MB 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
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery (JM-1)
Removable Li-Po 1500 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)
121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm (4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Weight
107 g
131.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.35 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.46 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
Yes
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)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass