BlackBerry 6230
#11845
LG Cosmos Touch VN270
#8811Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 6230
LG Cosmos Touch VN270
Performance
18.25.3
Camera
2.539.6
Display
4.332.3
Battery
1.610.3
Build
0.216.8
Connectivity
1.812.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
3.614.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry 6230, released in 2003, features a 2.6-inch monochrome display, while the LG Cosmos Touch VN270, launched in 2010, offers a larger 2.8-inch TFT display with 256K colors and a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the BlackBerry has 16MB of RAM, whereas the LG lacks specified RAM but includes a 1.3 MP rear camera compared to the BlackBerry's 0 MP.
- The LG's battery capacity is 1000 mAh, providing better longevity than the unspecified capacity of the BlackBerry.
- Build quality shows the BlackBerry is slightly bulkier at 136g and larger dimensions, while the LG is lighter at 123.9g and more compact.
- Both devices lack advanced connectivity options, but the LG supports Bluetooth 2.1, which the BlackBerry does not.
- The software experience on the BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS, while the LG's OS is unspecified.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 6230
LG Cosmos Touch VN270
General
Release Date
2003
2010
Announced
2003
2010
Description
N/A
For VerizonAlso known as LG VN270
Display
Size
2.6"
2.8"
Type
Monochrome
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
N/A
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
0
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
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
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
113 x 75 x 20 mm (4.45 x 2.95 x 0.79 in)
103 x 53 x 17 mm (4.06 x 2.09 x 0.67 in)
Weight
136 g
123.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.45 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
CDMA / CDMA2000
Network Speed
N/A
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A