Overall Score
35.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#4213)35.3
Performance(#4498)57.8
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#4566)24.2
Build(#1786)67.9
Connectivity(#5024)44.8
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring BlackBerry Aurora
Short Review
- The BlackBerry Aurora features a design with a glass front and plastic back, measuring 152 x 76.8 x 8.5 mm and weighing 178g.
- Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 267 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset, a quad-core 1.4 GHz CPU, and 4GB of RAM, providing adequate multitasking capabilities.
- The rear camera is 13 MP with autofocus, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 8 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- The device is powered by a 3000 mAh battery, which does not support fast or wireless charging.
- Running on Android 7.0 Nougat, the software experience is standard for its time, lacking stereo speakers but including a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, though it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone is available in black, silver, and gold colors.
- Overall, the BlackBerry Aurora offers a functional design and decent specifications for everyday use.
- Special features are minimal, focusing primarily on basic smartphone functionality.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 308
Memory32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions152 x 76.8 x 8.5 mm (5.98 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight178 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsBlack, Silver, Gold
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass