BlackBerry 7230
#10966
Sonim XP1300 Core
#11102Category 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