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BlackBerry 8707v

BlackBerry 8707v

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Huawei Ascend Y220

Huawei Ascend Y220

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Category Breakdown

BlackBerry 8707v
Huawei Ascend Y220
Performance
59.558.0
Camera
0.041.8
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
42.952.9

Summary

  • The BlackBerry 8707v, released in 2006, features a compact build with dimensions of 110 x 69.5 x 19.5 mm and weighs 139g, while the Huawei Ascend Y220, from 2014, is slightly larger at 116.5 x 60.6 x 12.3 mm and lighter at 130g.
  • The 8707v has a 2.6-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, compared to the Y220's 3.5-inch screen with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the BlackBerry runs on a 312 MHz CPU with 64MB RAM, while the Y220 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor with 256MB RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a rear camera with limited functionality, but the Y220 includes VGA video recording.
  • The 8707v has a 1500mAh battery, slightly larger than the Y220's 1350mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
  • The BlackBerry OS on the 8707v offers a distinct software experience, while the Y220 runs on Android 2.3, providing access to a wider range of apps.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BlackBerry 8707v
Huawei Ascend Y220

General

Release Date

2006
2014

Announced

2006
2013

Description

N/A
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

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

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
N/A

Main Camera Details

N/A
VGA

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Details

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

N/A
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

1500 mAh
1350 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery (C-S2)
Li-Ion 1350 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)
116.5 x 60.6 x 12.3 mm (4.59 x 2.39 x 0.48 in)

Weight

139 g
130 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Silver
Black, White

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / UMTS
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

Yes, 384 kbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

2.0
3.0, A2DP, EDR

NFC

USB

miniUSB
microUSB 2.0

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
Accelerometer

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
Yes