BlackBerry 7290
#10883
Vertu Signature S
#10781Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 7290
Vertu Signature S
Performance
22.411.6
Camera
2.52.5
Display
38.539.1
Battery
1.61.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
8.519.3
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
8.69.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry 7290 features a 2.6-inch display with a resolution of 240 x 160 pixels, while the Vertu Signature S has a smaller 2.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, resulting in a sharper image quality.
- In terms of performance, the BlackBerry has 32MB of RAM compared to the Vertu's 4GB, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices lack a rear camera, but the Vertu Signature S has a more premium build with materials like gold and stainless steel, while the BlackBerry is heavier and bulkier.
- Battery specifications are unspecified for both models, and neither supports wireless charging.
- The BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS, while the Vertu's software details are not provided, limiting the comparison of software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 7290
Vertu Signature S
General
Release Date
2004
2008
Announced
2004
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.6"
2"
Type
65K colors
TFT, 16M 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
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
32MB 4MB RAM
4GB
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
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Non-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)
130 x 42 x 13 mm, 65 cc (5.12 x 1.65 x 0.51 in)
Weight
139 g
166 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cosmos Black, Satin Blue, Steel Blue
White Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
N/A
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A