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BlackBerry 8707v

BlackBerry 8707v

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Huawei Ascend Y220

Huawei Ascend Y220

#6941

Category Breakdown

BlackBerry 8707v
Huawei Ascend Y220
Performance
25.259.2
Camera
2.539.6
Display
39.416.0
Battery
15.213.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
9.325.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.121.2

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

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

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 & 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

139 g
130 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Silver
Black, White

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

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

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