BlackBerry 7290
#10883
NEC N820
#11725Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 7290
NEC N820
Performance
22.410.7
Camera
2.50.0
Display
38.522.1
Battery
1.61.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
8.51.8
Audio
0.00.0
Overall
8.64.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry 7290 features a larger 2.6-inch display with a resolution of 240 x 160 pixels, while the NEC N820 has a smaller 2.2-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BlackBerry offers 32MB of RAM compared to the NEC's 4MB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices lack rear cameras and video recording features, but the NEC N820 includes a VGA camera, whereas the BlackBerry has none.
- The BlackBerry 7290 is heavier at 139g and has a more robust build, while the NEC N820 is lighter at 110g but slightly bulkier.
- Battery specifications are not provided for either device, and both run on their respective operating systems, with the BlackBerry OS noted for its email and messaging features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 7290
NEC N820
General
Release Date
2004
2003
Announced
2004
2003
Description
N/A
Also known as Nec e535
Display
Size
2.6"
2.2"
Type
65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 160 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~111 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
PPI
240
320
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
4MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 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)
101 x 48 x 24 mm, 90 cc (3.98 x 1.89 x 0.94 in)
Weight
139 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cosmos Black, Satin Blue, Steel Blue
N/A
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
Yes
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
No
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A