BlackBerry 7290
#10883
Cubot C3
#11005Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 7290
Cubot C3
Performance
22.45.3
Camera
2.52.5
Display
38.527.2
Battery
1.63.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
8.58.7
Audio
0.00.0
Overall
8.67.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry 7290, released in 2004, 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, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BlackBerry has 32MB of RAM, whereas the Cubot lacks RAM specifications.
- Both devices have no rear or selfie cameras.
- The BlackBerry 7290 does not specify battery capacity, while the Cubot C3 has a 260mAh battery.
- The BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS, while the Cubot operates on a proprietary OS.
- Build quality differs significantly, with the BlackBerry being bulkier and heavier at 139g compared to the compact Cubot C3, which weighs significantly less.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 7290
Cubot C3
General
Release Date
2004
2020
Announced
2004
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
32MB 4MB 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 74.5 x 22 mm (4.45 x 2.93 x 0.87 in)
46 x 46 x 14.8 mm (1.81 x 1.81 x 0.58 in)
Weight
139 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cosmos Black, Satin Blue, Steel Blue
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
Yes
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
No
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
No
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Proprietary OS
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate