BlackBerry 6230
#12309
BLU Samba Q
#11182Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 6230
BLU Samba Q
Performance
54.356.5
Camera
0.041.8
Display
42.542.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
38.449.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry 6230 features a larger 2.6-inch monochrome display compared to the BLU Samba Q's smaller 1.8-inch TFT display with 256K colors.
- In terms of performance, the 6230 has 16MB of storage and 1MB of RAM, while the Samba Q offers 64MB of storage and 32MB of RAM, indicating better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a rear camera with 0 MP, but the Samba Q includes a VGA camera for basic photography.
- The 6230 lacks a specified battery capacity, while the Samba Q has an 800mAh battery, providing more longevity.
- The BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS, whereas the Samba Q's operating system is unspecified, but it does support a headphone jack, unlike the 6230.
- The build quality of the 6230 is slightly bulkier at 136g and 20mm thick, compared to the lighter and slimmer Samba Q at 120g and 14mm thick.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 6230
BLU Samba Q
General
Release Date
2003
2011
Announced
2003
2011
Description
N/A
Q100 - Single SIM, Q110 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
2.6"
1.8"
Type
Monochrome
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
N/A
N/A
PPI
0
0
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
16MB 1MB RAM
64MB 32MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Details
N/A
VGA
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
113 x 75 x 20 mm (4.45 x 2.95 x 0.79 in)
105 x 58 x 14 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 0.55 in)
Weight
136 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
Red, Silver, Green, Yellow, Blue, Pink, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
N/A
OS Version
BlackBerry OS
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes