BlackBerry 6720
#11400
BLU Samba Elite
#8682Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 6720
BLU Samba Elite
Performance
54.361.0
Camera
0.041.9
Display
49.849.8
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
39.852.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry 6720 features a larger 3.0-inch monochrome display with a resolution of 160 x 160 pixels, while the BLU Samba Elite has a smaller 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 160 x 128 pixels, offering 256K colors.
- In terms of performance, the BlackBerry has 16MB of storage and 1MB of RAM, whereas the BLU Samba Elite boasts 256MB of ROM and 64MB of RAM, indicating better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the BLU Samba Elite is superior with a 2 MP rear camera, compared to the BlackBerry's lack of a camera.
- The BLU also has a 750 mAh battery, providing more longevity than the BlackBerry's unspecified capacity.
- Both devices run on basic operating systems, but the BlackBerry OS is more focused on messaging and productivity.
- The build quality of the BlackBerry is heavier at 138g and bulkier in dimensions compared to the lighter and more compact BLU Samba Elite, which weighs 69g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 6720
BLU Samba Elite
General
Release Date
2003
2011
Announced
2003
2011
Description
N/A
Q200E - Single SIMQ210E - Dual SIM
Display
Size
3"
2"
Type
Monochrome
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
160 x 160 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~75 ppi density)
160 x 128 pixels (~102 ppi density)
PPI
160
160
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
256MB ROM, 64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
2 MP
Main Camera Details
N/A
2 MP
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
750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 750 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
121 x 77 x 18 mm (4.76 x 3.03 x 0.71 in)
102 x 56 x 13.5 mm (4.02 x 2.20 x 0.53 in)
Weight
138 g
69 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
Black, Silver, Grey, Pink, Blue, Violet
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
miniUSB
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
No