BlackBerry 7230
#10966
Cubot C3
#11005Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 7230
Cubot C3
Performance
18.25.3
Camera
2.52.5
Display
38.527.2
Battery
1.63.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.88.7
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
8.17.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry 7230, released in 2003, features a larger 2.6-inch display with a resolution of 240 x 160 pixels, while the Cubot C3, launched in 2020, has a smaller 1.3-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 240 x 240 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the BlackBerry offers 16MB of storage and 1MB of RAM, whereas the Cubot C3 has no RAM or specified storage.
- Both devices lack rear and selfie cameras, providing no photographic capabilities.
- The BlackBerry 7230 does not specify battery capacity but has no charging capabilities, while the Cubot C3 has a 260mAh battery.
- Build quality shows the BlackBerry is bulkier at 113 x 74 x 20 mm and weighs 136g, compared to the compact 46 x 46 x 14.8 mm and weight of 0g for the Cubot.
- The BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS, while the Cubot operates on a proprietary OS, indicating a difference in software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 7230
Cubot C3
General
Release Date
2003
2020
Announced
2003
2020
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.6"
1.3"
Type
65K colors
TFT LCD
Resolution
240 x 160 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~111 ppi density)
240 x 240 pixels (~261 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
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
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
260 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
260 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
113 x 74 x 20 mm (4.45 x 2.91 x 0.79 in)
46 x 46 x 14.8 mm (1.81 x 1.81 x 0.58 in)
Weight
136 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
Black, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
No
Network
GSM
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
No
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
No
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Proprietary OS
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate