BlackBerry 8707v
#9930
Cubot C21
#7010Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 8707v
Cubot C21
Performance
25.232.0
Camera
2.52.5
Display
39.428.4
Battery
15.23.3
Build
0.276.1
Connectivity
9.37.5
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
11.120.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry 8707v, released in 2006, features a 2.6-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Cubot C21, launched in 2023, has a smaller 1.32-inch TFT LCD display with a higher resolution of 360 x 360 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BlackBerry is equipped with a 312 MHz CPU and 64MB of RAM, whereas the Cubot offers 128GB of RAM, significantly enhancing its processing capabilities.
- Both devices have no rear or selfie cameras, but the Cubot's newer design benefits from a more modern build with a zinc alloy frame compared to the BlackBerry's heavier dimensions.
- The BlackBerry's 1500mAh battery capacity surpasses the Cubot's 300mAh, although both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Lastly, the BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS, while the Cubot utilizes a proprietary operating system, reflecting the technological advancements over the years.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 8707v
Cubot C21
General
Release Date
2006
2023
Announced
2006
2023
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.6"
1.32"
Type
65K colors
TFT LCD
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
360 x 360 pixels (~386 ppi density)
PPI
320
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Intel PXA901 312 MHz
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB 16MB RAM
128MB
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
1500 mAh
300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery (C-S2)
300 mAh
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)
46.5 x 46.5 x 13 mm (1.83 x 1.83 x 0.51 in)
Weight
139 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
Zinc alloy frame
Colors
Silver
Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
No
Network
GSM / UMTS
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
No
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0
5.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
No
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Proprietary OS
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, heart rate, SpO2, blood pressure