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BlackBerry Z10 vs Sony Xperia Z

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BlackBerry Z10 Remove phone

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Also known as BlackBerry Surfboard, BlackBerry London PA Rating - 7
User Rating - 9.3

Posted: 30 Jan 2013
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Available (since 22 Mar 2013) AT&T - Available (since 22 Mar 2013) T-Mobile - Available (since 11 Mar 2013)

Sony Xperia Z Remove phone

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Also known as Sony C6603 PA Rating - 8.5
User Rating - 9.4

Posted: 07 Jan 2013
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: T-Mobile - Upcoming

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSBlackBerry (10)Android (4.1.2) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions5.12 x 2.58 x 0.35 inches (130 x 65.6 x 9 mm)5.47 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches (139 x 71 x 7.9 mm) 
Weight4.85 oz (138 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		5.15 oz (146 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		 
Body material Glass 
Side KeysRight: Volume control, Lock/Unlock keyRight: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key 
Rugged Water (Water), Dust proof 
IP certified IP 57 
ColorsBlack, WhiteBlack, Purple, White 
Display
Physical size4.2 inches5.0 inches 
Resolution768 x 1280 pixels1080 x 1920 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

356 ppi443 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

 TFT 
Colors16 777 21616 777 216 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensorLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass (Dragontrail) 
Battery
Talk time 11.00 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		 
Stand-by time 22.9 days (550 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		 
Talk time (3G)10.00 hours
the average is 10 h (585 min)		14.00 hours
the average is 10 h (585 min)		 
Stand-by time (3G)13.0 days (312 hours)
the average is 24 days (580 h)		22.1 days (530 hours)
the average is 24 days (580 h)		 
Music playback 40.00 hours 
Video playback 5.50 hours 
Capacity1800 mAh2330 mAh 
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Dual core, 1500 MHz, KraitQuad core, 1500 MHz, Krait 
Graphics processorAdreno 225Adreno 320 
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

2048 MB RAM (Dual-channel, 500 MHz) / LPDDR22048 MB RAM (Dual-channel) 
Built-in storage16 GB16 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC up to 64 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera8 megapixels13.1 megapixels 
FlashLEDLED 
Aperture size

Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass.

F2.2  
FeaturesAuto focus, Touch to focus, Digital image stabilizationBack-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus, Touch to focus, Digital image stabilization, Face detection, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Scenes, Effects, Self-timer 
Camcorder1920x1080 (1080p HD)1920x1080 (1080p HD) 
Recording format MPEG4 
FeaturesDigital image stabilizationDigital image stabilization, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Video calling 
Front-facing camera2 megapixels2.2 megapixels 
Video capture1280x720 (720p HD)1920x1080 (1080p HD) 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, PlaylistsAlbum, Artist, Playlists 
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playbackAlbum art cover, Background playback 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, eAAC, FLAC, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), AMR, OGGMP3, FLAC, WAV, MP4, AMR, 3GPP, OGG 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG2, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviDMPEG4, H.263, H.264 
Radio FM, Stereo, RDS 
SpeakersEarpiece, LoudspeakerEarpiece, Loudspeaker 
YouTube player Yes 
Internet browsing
Browser   
supportsHTML, HTML5HTML, HTML5 
Built-in online services support Facebook, YouTube (upload), Picasa, Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS850, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz850, 900, 2100 MHz 
LTE700 MHz Class 17, 850 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz800 MHz, 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2600 MHz 
DataLTE, HSPA (unspecified), UMTS, EDGE, GPRSLTE Cat3 Downlink 100 Mbit/s, LTE Cat3/4 Uplink 50 Mbit/s, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS 
Micro SIMYesYes 
Global Roaming Yes 
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

GPS, A-GPSGPS, A-GPS, Glonass 
NavigationYesYes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Push e-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingYesGoogle Talk 
Connectivity
Bluetooth4.04.0 
Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Handsfree (HFP), Health Device Profile (HDP), Human Interface Device (HID), Host Interface Device Profile, Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Proximity Monitor Profile over LE 
Wi-Fi802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz 
Mobile hotspotYesYes 
Wi-Fi Direct Yes 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)via microUSB 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherNFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA syncNFC, DLNA, MHL, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass 
Hearing aid compatibility M3 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDDVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD 
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

 19 Jan 2013 
 FCC ID value: PY7PM-0280 link 
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Head 0.52 W/kg 
Body 0.61 W/kg 
Product Specific Use 1.10 W/kg 
Simultaneous Transmission 1.57 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announced30 Jan 201307 Jan 2013 

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