BlackBerry 7290
#10883
Icemobile Hurricane II
#8847Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 7290
Icemobile Hurricane II
Performance
22.426.9
Camera
2.539.6
Display
38.515.2
Battery
1.611.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
8.515.8
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
8.614.0
Summary
- The BlackBerry 7290, released in 2004, features a 2.6-inch display with a resolution of 240 x 160 pixels, while the Icemobile Hurricane II, from 2011, has a smaller 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the BlackBerry has 32MB of RAM compared to the Icemobile's 64MB, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices lack a rear camera of significant quality, but the Icemobile includes a VGA camera and video recording functionality.
- The BlackBerry 7290 has no battery capacity listed, whereas the Icemobile Hurricane II has a 1050mAh battery, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run on different operating systems, with the BlackBerry utilizing BlackBerry OS, while the Icemobile's OS is unspecified, impacting the overall software experience.
- The build quality of the BlackBerry is heavier at 139g and thicker at 22mm, compared to the lighter and slimmer Icemobile at 90g and 12.8mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 7290
Icemobile Hurricane II
General
Release Date
2004
2011
Announced
2004
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.6"
2.2"
Type
65K colors
TFT
Resolution
240 x 160 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~111 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
32MB 4MB RAM
64MB 128 MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
1050 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 1050 mAh battery
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)
111.5 x 60 x 12.8 mm (4.39 x 2.36 x 0.50 in)
Weight
139 g
90 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cosmos Black, Satin Blue, Steel Blue
Black, White, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
N/A
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A