BlackBerry 8700c
#10392
Huawei Ascend Y220
#6941Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 8700c
Huawei Ascend Y220
Performance
25.259.2
Camera
2.539.6
Display
39.416.0
Battery
11.613.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
8.525.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.321.2
Summary
- The BlackBerry 8700c, released in 2004, features a compact build with dimensions of 110 x 69.5 x 19.5 mm and weighs 134g, while the Huawei Ascend Y220, from 2014, has a slightly larger size of 116.5 x 60.6 x 12.3 mm and weighs 130g.
- The 8700c has a 2.6-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, whereas the Y220 offers a 3.5-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the BlackBerry is powered by a 312 MHz CPU and 64MB of RAM, while the Huawei features a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor with 256MB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have basic cameras with the 8700c lacking any rear camera and the Y220 equipped with a VGA rear camera.
- The Y220 also has a larger 1350mAh battery compared to the 8700c's 1100mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- The BlackBerry runs on its proprietary OS, while the Huawei operates on Android 2.3, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 8700c
Huawei Ascend Y220
General
Release Date
2004
2014
Announced
2004
2013
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"
3.5"
Type
65K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
Intel PXA901 312 MHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
64MB 16MB RAM
256MB RAM, 512MB
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
1100 mAh
1350 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1350 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
110 x 69.5 x 19.5 mm (4.33 x 2.74 x 0.77 in)
116.5 x 60.6 x 12.3 mm (4.59 x 2.39 x 0.48 in)
Weight
134 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer