BlackBerry Curve 9370
#9511
Sony Xperia neo L
#7430Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Curve 9370
Sony Xperia neo L
Performance
22.633.2
Camera
11.915.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
10.315.2
Build
14.316.3
Connectivity
35.831.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.118.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry Curve 9370 features a compact build with dimensions of 109 x 60 x 11 mm and weighs 99g, while the Sony Xperia neo L is slightly larger at 121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm and weighs 131.5g.
- The Curve has a smaller 2.44-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, compared to the Xperia's 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD with a higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both phones have 1GB of RAM, but the Xperia is powered by a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU, offering better processing capabilities than the Curve's 800 MHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia supports autofocus and can record video at 720p, while the Curve records at 480p.
- The Curve has a smaller 1000 mAh battery, whereas the Xperia has a 1500 mAh battery, providing potentially longer usage.
- The Curve runs on BlackBerry OS 7.0, while the Xperia operates on Android 4.0.4, offering a more versatile software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Curve 9370
Sony Xperia neo L
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony MT25i
Display
Size
2.44"
4"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~246 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
800 MHz
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 205
Memory
1GB 512MB RAM
1GB (300MB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
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
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 11 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.43 in)
121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm (4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Weight
99 g
131.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.51 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.46 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
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