BlackBerry 8700c
#11229
BlackBerry 8820
#11226Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 8700c
BlackBerry 8820
Performance
59.559.5
Camera
0.00.0
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
42.942.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry 8700c features a 2.6-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the BlackBerry 8820 has a slightly smaller 2.5-inch display but maintains the same resolution.
- Both devices have a similar performance profile with a 312 MHz CPU and 64MB of RAM, but the 8820 benefits from Wi-Fi connectivity, enhancing its software experience.
- The 8700c has a battery capacity of 1100 mAh, whereas the 8820 offers a larger 1400 mAh battery, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Neither device includes a camera, and both are built with a solid feel, weighing the same at 134g, although the 8820 is slimmer at 14mm compared to the 8700c's 19.5mm.
- Overall, the 8820 presents a more advanced connectivity option and better battery capacity while maintaining similar build quality and performance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 8700c
BlackBerry 8820
General
Release Date
2004
2007
Announced
2004
2007
Description
BlackBerry 8700c in US from Cingular WirelessBlackBerry 8700r in Canada from Rogers WirelessBlackBerry 8700f in France from OrangeBlackBerry 8700v for Vodafone
N/A
Display
Size
2.6"
2.5"
Type
65K colors
65K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Intel PXA901 312 MHz
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB 16MB RAM
64MB 16MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1100 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
110 x 69.5 x 19.5 mm (4.33 x 2.74 x 0.77 in)
114 x 66 x 14 mm (4.49 x 2.60 x 0.55 in)
Weight
134 g
134 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
Yes
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
BlackBerry OS
OS Version
BlackBerry OS
BlackBerry OS
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No