Overall Score
8.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#10966)8.1
Performance(#9849)18.2
Camera(#10528)2.5
Display(#7167)38.5
Battery(#11323)1.6
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#11114)1.8
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring BlackBerry 7230
Short Review
- The BlackBerry 7230, released in 2003, features a compact design with dimensions of 113 x 74 x 20 mm and weighs 136 grams, making it portable.
- Its 2.6-inch display supports 65K colors with a resolution of 240 x 160 pixels, providing a basic visual experience at approximately 111 ppi.
- Performance is limited, equipped with 16MB of storage and 16MB of RAM, which restricts multitasking capabilities.
- The device lacks a rear or front camera, resulting in no photographic functionality.
- Battery specifications are not provided, indicating a reliance on minimal power needs typical of early smartphones.
- The BlackBerry OS offers essential features but lacks modern app support and connectivity options, including no WiFi or Bluetooth.
- The proprietary USB connection is the sole means for data transfer.
- There are no stereo speakers or headphone jack, limiting audio output options.
- The build quality is standard for its time, without water resistance or notable materials specified.
- Overall, the BlackBerry 7230 serves as a basic communication tool rather than a multifunctional smartphone.
Specifications
General
Release Date2003
Announced2003
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size2.6"
Type65K colors
Resolution240 x 160 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~111 ppi density)
PPI240
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUN/A
GPUN/A
Memory16MB 1MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main CameraN/A
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingN/A
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
CapacityN/A
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions113 x 74 x 20 mm (4.45 x 2.91 x 0.79 in)
Weight136 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsN/A
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiNo
BluetoothNo
NFC✗
USBProprietary
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemBlackBerry OS
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsN/A