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BlackBerry 7230

BlackBerry 7230

#10966
Sonim XP1300 Core

Sonim XP1300 Core

#11102

Category Breakdown

BlackBerry 7230
Sonim XP1300 Core
Performance
18.25.3
Camera
2.52.5
Display
38.521.2
Battery
1.617.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.810.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
8.17.2

Summary

  • The BlackBerry 7230, released in 2003, features a 2.6-inch display with a resolution of 240 x 160 pixels, while the Sonim XP1300 Core, launched in 2010, has a smaller 2.0-inch display but offers a higher resolution of 240 x 320 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the BlackBerry has 16MB of storage and 1MB of RAM, whereas the Sonim lacks RAM specifications, indicating limited performance capabilities.
  • Both devices have no rear or selfie cameras.
  • The BlackBerry 7230 has an unspecified battery capacity, while the Sonim XP1300 Core boasts a 1750mAh battery, suggesting longer usage time.
  • The BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS, whereas the Sonim operates on the MediaTek MT6235 platform, providing a different software experience.
  • Build quality differs as well, with the BlackBerry being lighter at 136g compared to the Sonim's 185g, and the Sonim has a more rugged design.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BlackBerry 7230
Sonim XP1300 Core

General

Release Date

2003
2010

Announced

2003
2010

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

2.6"
2"

Type

65K colors
TFT, 65K colors

Resolution

240 x 160 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~111 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)

PPI

240
240

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Corning Gorilla 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
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

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
1750 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery

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)
126 x 60 x 25 mm (4.96 x 2.36 x 0.98 in)

Weight

136 g
185 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

N/A
Black, Black/Yellow

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

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
2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

BlackBerry OS
MediaTek MT6235 platform

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A