Overall Score
42.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#11226)42.9
Performance(#5012)59.5
Camera(#11219)0.0
Display(#8079)57.0
Battery(#4142)43.5
Build(#2892)70.8
Comparisons Featuring BlackBerry 8820
Short Review
- The BlackBerry 8820, released in 2007, features a compact design with dimensions of 114 x 66 x 14 mm and a weight of 134g, making it portable.
- Its 2.5-inch display supports 65K colors with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, providing decent clarity for its time.
- Performance is driven by a 32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 CPU clocked at 312 MHz, paired with 64MB of RAM, which is limited by modern standards.
- The device lacks a rear or front camera, offering no photographic capabilities.
- It is powered by a 1400mAh battery, which does not support fast charging or wireless options.
- The BlackBerry OS provides a straightforward user experience, though it lacks modern app support.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The absence of a headphone jack and stereo speakers may limit multimedia use.
- Overall, the BlackBerry 8820 is a functional device for basic communication tasks, with a focus on messaging and email.
- Its design and build quality reflect the era's emphasis on business functionality.
Specifications
General
Release Date2007
Announced2007
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size2.5"
Type65K colors
Resolution320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
PPI320
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPU32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
GPUN/A
Memory64MB 16MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main CameraN/A
Main Camera DetailsN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video RecordingN/A
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1400 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions114 x 66 x 14 mm (4.49 x 2.60 x 0.55 in)
Weight134 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSilver
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth2.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBminiUSB
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemBlackBerry OS
OS VersionBlackBerry OS
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsN/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo