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BlackBerry 8700c

BlackBerry 8700c

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Micromax A28 Bolt

Micromax A28 Bolt

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Category Breakdown

BlackBerry 8700c
Micromax A28 Bolt
Performance
59.565.5
Camera
0.041.8
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
42.955.1

Summary

  • The BlackBerry 8700c, released in 2004, features a 2.6-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Micromax A28 Bolt, launched in 2014, has a larger 3.5-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the BlackBerry is powered by a 312 MHz CPU and 64MB of RAM, whereas the Micromax offers a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU and 512MB of RAM, providing better processing capabilities.
  • Both devices have a rear camera with limited functionality, but the Micromax includes a VGA camera capable of 320p video.
  • The BlackBerry has a smaller 1100mAh battery compared to the Micromax's 1500mAh, which may offer longer usage time.
  • The BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS, while the Micromax operates on Android 2.3, providing a more versatile software experience.
  • In terms of build quality, the BlackBerry is heavier at 134g and thicker at 19.5mm, while the Micromax is lighter at 89g and slimmer at 12.5mm.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BlackBerry 8700c
Micromax A28 Bolt

General

Release Date

2004
2014

Announced

2004
2014

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, 65K colors

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

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

Intel PXA901 312 MHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5

GPU

N/A
Mali-300

Memory

64MB 16MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

N/A
N/A

Main Camera Details

N/A
VGA

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Details

N/A
VGA

Video Recording

N/A
320p

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

1100 mAh
1500 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable

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)
116.9 x 62.5 x 12.5 mm (4.60 x 2.46 x 0.49 in)

Weight

134 g
89 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

N/A
Black

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)

Network

GSM
GSM

Network Speed

N/A
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

Yes
2.1, A2DP

NFC

USB

Proprietary
microUSB

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Software

Operating System

BlackBerry OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

OS Version

BlackBerry OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
Yes